Sherwin-Williams color Forecast 2023
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Just over a month after the announcement of the paint color palettes predicted to trend in the year ahead, the Sherwin-Williams 2023 Color of the Year has been announced. The paint company has selected—drum roll, please—Redend Point (SW-9081), a blush-beige suggestive of desert tones, as its 2023 Color of the Year. Show Redend Point (SW-9081) Illustration courtesy Sherwin-WilliamsDescribed by Sue Wadden, Sherwin-Williams’s director of color marketing, as “not too light or too dark, not too moody or too sweet,” Redend Point is a quintessential example of a mid-tone neutral. It can play as a colorful companion to cooler neutrals—such as Homburg Gray, a fellow shade from Sherwin-Williams’s 2023 Colormix Forecast—yet it can also tame more overtly colorful choices. At the same time, Redend Point can also stand on its own, giving a room an uplifting vibe. Though not everyone’s experience of the 2020s has been identical, the universal adoption of green during last year’s color trend season was a clear signal that our lives—and by extent, our homes—have been shaped by many of the same forces. While it’s easy to say things have gone back to normal, there’s also hope that a newfound spirit of empathy and a reinvigorated sense of connection could lead to brighter days ahead. Those notions of warmth and interpersonal care steered Sherwin-Williams toward Redend Point. “There was so much conversation about this idea of empathy and care culture that we were seeing in the macro trend world, and we tied that to the warmer energy of certain earth-type colors,” Sue Wadden, Sherwin-Williams’s director of color marketing, recalls of the selection process. “Then, it was just a matter of determining the right color, which ended up being Redend Point.” Pairing the Sherwin-Williams 2023 Color of the Year with a crisp white brings out its warm pinkish undertones. Standing apart from the comparative coolness of Evergreen Fog, Urbane Bronze, and Naval— Sherwin-Williams’s three prior colors of the year—Redend Point speaks to the gradual warming of neutrals in the 2020s after a decade defined by taupes and grays. Wadden sees it as a sign that “energizing” earth tones are in, which could also be seen as another side of last year’s trend toward natural, restorative colors like greens and blues. “It’s a great option [that] plays well with other neutrals,” Wadden explains. “If you put it next to beige, Redend Point really looks like a color. But on its own, you see that it really does act like a neutral, so it’s well-behaved.” Though it may be well-behaved, Redend Point’s utility isn’t limited to old-fashioned scenarios. Wadden cites a wide array of potential use cases, from kitchen cabinets to bedroom walls. Materials like wood and natural textiles, as well as terra-cotta and clay colors, can help Redend Point give off a desert-like Southwestern feel. But what might be most interesting is Redend Point’s ability to shine in unexpected contexts. “With small accessories, using this color could have a big impact. Or maybe you want to put gray on your wall, but could use Redend Point on your ceiling,” the Sherwin-Williams expert advises. “It can be a gorgeous accent color when used in an unexpected way, and that’s what I like about it.” And speaking of accessories that pair with Redend Point, the paint company has partnered with Etsy to launch a curated collection of decor and art that celebrates the Sherwin-Williams 2023 Color of the Year. Featuring works from a number of sellers, the special collection includes stoneware vases, hand-printed linen napkins, and more—each featuring the color or complementing its vibes.
We Are Lunarium, a purveyor of geometric wall hangings, is among the Etsy collaborators helping announce the Sherwin-Williams 2023 Color of the Year. Photography courtesy We Are Lunarium“Redend Point is an ideal choice for bringing a sense of serenity and nature into any space,” Dayna Isom Johnson, Etsy’s trend expert, said in a press release announcing the collaboration. “The unique handcrafted items we’ve curated on Etsy can complement this soulful hue in almost any room.” No matter how it’s ultimately used, Redend Point has the power to create a convivial yet laid-back atmosphere at a time of pent-up interest in entertaining and social connection. And by bestowing it with Color of the Year status, Wadden and Sherwin-Williams hope that it encourages both designers and DIY’ers to find the rewards that await outside their comfort zone. “If it’s something that you wouldn’t normally consider doing, I think that’s where people can use this color,” Wadden says. “Unexpectedly, you’ll really like it.” Sherwin-Williams introduces the Colormix Forecast 2023 TERRA, a collection that embraces regeneration, creativity, care, connection and joy. The forecast encompasses curated palettes that are inspired by the natural interweaving of people and their spaces. “We are on an intentional journey to experience beautiful, living color as we evolve,”
said Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams. “Our connection to the Earth, fondest memories and future hopes are what will influence our global outlook in the months to come. These influences affect our commercial spaces as much as they do our homes. Embracing the idea of TERRA in design inspires a new way of living that will be defined by balance, presence, support and the enduring joy that awaits us.” Wadden and the Global Forecast Team of color professionals at
Sherwin-Williams conduct extensive research each year individually and then come together in an intensive workshop to build the forecast and set the stage for the conversation around color in the year to come. All kinds of trend topics are considered – from climate change to mental health – and emerging trend topics are then thoughtfully translated into defining colors and cohesive palettes. The 2023 Colormix Forecast features rich earth tones, natural clays, sunbaked sands, restful neutrals and
powdery pastels. The main forecast features 40 hues within four curated palettes: balanced Biome, passionate Lore, serene Nexus and vibrant Origin. Drawing on the components of an ever-changing ecosystem, the Biome palette celebrates the similarities between an abundant Earth and a quest for balance. This palette finds its inspiration in biophilia, organic
minimalism and symbiosis. The delicateness of Threshold Taupe SW 7501 complements the down-to- earth tranquility of Urbane Bronze SW 7048, among other peaceful and sophisticated pairings. LoreThe Lore palette draws inspiration across cultures and centuries. This palette’s hues invite reconnection with an intricate mix of ancient reds, powdery pastels and rich jewel tones. While Studio Mauve SW 0062 whispers soft beauty, Blue Peacock SW 0064 prompts bold expression. NexusHidden places can often be the most healing and the Nexus palette lends a hand to help consumers find these realms of restorative energy. Grounding browns and soft, soulful whites complement various warm tones that exude love and kindness. Influenced by daily well-being rituals, Nexus incorporates natural clays and the sunbaked desert, like Reddened Earth SW 6053 and Likeable Sand SW 6058, which highlight serenity and restoration. OriginFrom mixing and matching to embracing hybrid living to the notion of metamorphosis, the Origin palette demonstrates the power of layering fond memories with future hopes to feel vibrant and joyful in the present moment. Hues like Fabulous Grape SW 6293, Peppery SW 6615 and Goldfinch SW 6905 are magnetic, free-spirited and bold. Commercial Colormix Forecast 2023The 2023 Commercial Colormix Forecast contains six distinctive commercial palettes using the 40 forward-looking colors of TERRA. These palettes can be explored and embraced when designing inspiring spaces for commercial, hospitality, new residential, healthcare, education and multi-family settings. The Commercial palette evokes a casual and earthy vibe, whereas the Hospitality palette finds its inspiration from hyper-localization and mindful luxury with deeply saturated colors. Influenced by inclusive design elements, the Education palette shows how spirited colors and natural wooden materials can be used to create holistic surroundings, while the Healthcare palette encourages bio-immersive environments to enhance the patient and caregiver experience. Welcoming colors and warm tones define the Multi- Family and Residential palettes to help residents feel at home in multi-functional spaces while promoting relaxation, focus and comfort. The palettes capture themes of resourceful ingenuity, pushing boundaries, embracing community and diving into a new way of living, reflecting how these ideas will continue to influence the commercial design landscape in 2023 and beyond. Color Exploration and SelectionAll 40 colors in the forecast are available at Sherwin-Williams stores nationwide and are available to order online for in-store or curbside pick-up. Sherwin-Williams color chips and Peel & Stick also are available in store and online at swsamples.com. Learn more about Sherwin-Williams Colormix Forecast 2023, Commercial Colormix Forecast 2023 and other color selection resources at swcolorforecast.com. What paint colors will be popular in 2023?With the latest 2023 color of the year announcement, soft, earthy shades of pink and clay take the lead as the most popular paint colors.
What are the new colors for 2023?A veritable rainbow of nostalgia, Indigo, Peppery, and Goldfinch offer elevated twists on the three primary colors, while Kale Green, Fabulous Grape, and Chartreuse play supporting parts. When neutrals like Pure White or Skyline Steel are added in, the versatile, brilliant Origin can re-energize an environment.
What is the color of the year 2022 2023?Viridian Green: PANTONE® 17-5126 TPX Viridian Green
This is a green, sometimes also called Veronese green, with a distinctive blue undertone that makes it particularly appealing for many uses.
What is the next color trend 2022?Pantone revealed in December that Very Peri, a blue-purple hue, is its color of 2022. The shade is described as a “warm and friendly blue hue with a carefree confidence and joyful attitude.” Very Peri is just one shade of blue Pantone predicts will be big in 2022.
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