Coatings World - November 2014

Benjamin Moore released its 2015 Color of the Year – Guilford Green HC-116, a stunning silvery green that complements both modern and traditional styles in a seamless manner, according to the company. In addition to unveiling the Color of the Year, Benjamin Moore introduced Color Trends 2015, a curated palette of 23 colors consisting of beautiful green, blue, blush and berry shades that can transform a space. Benjamin Moore said it continues to be the influential leader in paint color for homeowners and designers by forecasting colors and combinations that are truly livable and practical for every style and home.

“We chose Guilford Green as our

2015 Color of the Year because it can
be the hero or the highlight in any room,
enhancing the architectural identity of a
space,” said Ellen O’Neill, creative direc-
tor at Benjamin Moore. “Guilford Green
is the perfect thread to connect nature,
spaces and interiors with color schemes
that signify fresh energy and growth.”
Taking cues from trends in fash-
ion, textiles and the arts, the Benjamin
Moore Color Studio team spotted the
common thread of balanced palettes
and a design sentiment that continued
to reflect a sense of optimism. Guilford
Green harmoniously complements the
Benjamin Moore Color Trends 2015 pal-
ette, which also celebrates the concept of
monochromatic colors – using warm,
cool, dark and light layers of the same
hue – in the home. With a monochro-
matic color scheme throughout a floor
plan, each room can have a very distinc-
tive look making it almost impercep-
tible that there is a single hue at work.
Exploring monochromatic colors allows
for a fresh approach in designing a room
as a single hue, color combinations are
endless. Employing various sheens cre-
ates another layer of texture in a space.

The Color Trends 2015 collection features four color families – green, blue, blush and berry. The bold, more saturated hues represent an evolution from the soft pastels that comprised the brand’s Color Trends 2014.