Coatings World - MAY 2013

According to Behr Paints, the four
trends for home decoration are:
•Classic Caprice: Old-world charm
and an added spice, such as painting
bright magenta walls or adding black
borders. These include Daah-ling,
Empire Porcelain, Black Lacquer,
Golden Age and Belladonna.

•Color Metric: Cool, modern tones
and geometric elements. One idea
from Behr is neutral gray walls with
bright blue cabinets.Drak plum is
another choice. The five new offer-
ings are Twilight, Tan-gent, Matrix,
Electrify and Plum Orbit.

and light pink, combined with dark navy trim. These colors include Bee’s Knees, Jazzy Jade, Flapper Dance, Heavy Sugar and Shanghai Peach.

• Après Ski: Cozy, woodsy trend complete with lived-in comfort. For example, forest green showcases natural wood and rustic materials. The five new shades are Pine Cone Pass, Timber Town, Ski Patrol, Gnome Green and Folk Song.

PPG Industries said that for 2013-
2014, people can anticipate more color
and more individual expression. PPG not-
ed five trends:
• Every Day Hero: A low-key, function-
al aesthetic, with soft and desaturated
hues, such as Ginger Root, Chaps,
Light Sage, Cream Puff and Whippet.

•Illusion: A theme that balances dark and dramatic designs, with a color palette that is mixes dark and delicate, including Rose Marquis, French Riviera, Spice Cookie, Black Magic and Gypsum.

• Discreet Luxury: Contemporary design that combines rich reddish-browns with rich blues and pale blues and greys, as well as mixed metallics. These colors include Copper Beech, Warm Mahogany, Blue Fjord, Gray Marble and Blue Beard.

• Artful Expression: This theme is loaded with intense hues, with vibrant mid-tones and bright colors from the full spectrum working in powerful combinations. Among these colors are Cinnamon Stone, Willow Herb, Indian Maize, Copper Kettle and Macaroon Cream.

• Modernist Tech: Modernist Tech is described as cool and precise without feeling cold, and includes blocks of black and white against almost-pri-mary hues. These colors include Sun Shower, Newport Blue, Red Gumball, Silver Sword and Atrium White.

Color is ultimately a personal choice, and these listings are by no means the final authority in the matter. “This is meant to be a starting point in their color selection process,” Mathew concluded. CW