The onset of another year typically is accommodated by a sense renewal. That yearning for a fresh start will be greater going into 2022 as the last few months might seem uncomfortably too close to a repeat for some. Colors can help usher in the new year in a hopeful mood and even make the spaces we are spending more time in look more cozy, warm, and vibrant.
“As many of us know following a year of lockdown, the easiest way to shift your mindset is to change your environment. While we begin to trade sweatpants for strappy shoes, recipes for reservations, and a night in for a night out, our paint color preferences are shifting too, in both residential and commercial spaces,” said Amy Donato, senior color marketing manager, PPG paint. “DIYers, property managers, designers and architects are shifting away from the stark, neutral palettes of yesterday and opting for color in all forms. Call it rebellion, but we are certainly here for the resurgence of optimistic colors to guide us into a new era of home design.”
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Valspar's Colors of the Year
Valspar's 2022 Colors of the Year provide consumers a wide range of naturally based warm colors that will not only help calm the nerves and boost the mood but also provide a confidence in what the future may hold. "Colors can power moods, energizing us with confidence, strength, and curiosity—allowing us to express ourselves with color anywhere—whether it be a full room, an accent wall, trim or furniture," said Sue Kim, Valspar’s color marketing manager.
Valspar chose not just one but 12 Colors of the Year for 2002, which are available at Lowe’s and at independent paint dealers:
Sherwin-Williams' Color of the Year
After years of cool neutrals and bold jewel tones, Sherwin-Williams 2022 Color of the Year is Evergreen Fog, a nourishing and sophisticated gray-green.
Wadden recommends pairing the hue with organic neutrals such as Shoji White, Accessible Beige and Woven Wicker, and tonal luxurious hues such as Urbane Bronze, Über Umber, and Bakelite Gold.
Glidden's Color of the Year
Glidden’s Color of the Year pick is Guacamole. This ripe avocado-green delivers crowd-pleasing
"We've all saved beautiful green kitchens and earthy-inspired bedrooms on our Pinterest boards and TikToks over the past year and a half, driven by our need for calm, regrowth, and rejuvenation after living through these 'unprecedented times,'" said Kim Perry, Glidden’s paint color guru.
PPG's Color of the Year
A relaxed yet enticing green is Olive Sprig from Glidden’s parent company PPG. It is a midtone, neutral, lush green with an organic green undertone that emulated the feeling of
The color can help create a sanctuary in a bedroom, encourage focus in an office, offer the perfect neutral backdrop in a retail store or restaurant, and create a grounded getaway in hotels. Olive Sprig also pairs beautifully with brass accents and wood tones on an island or lower kitchen cabinets.
