The PPG PAINTS brand has unveiled a new Frank Lloyd Wright color palette in celebration of the architect’s 150th birthday. Based on a palette developed by the
architect in the 1950s, the color collection has been updated
by PPG’s color experts in collaboration with the Frank Lloyd
Wright Foundation. The palette is full of earthy neutrals that
PPG color experts said elicit thoughts of lavish greenery, serene
bodies of water and rich woods, and it combines various natural
elements known to have inspired Wright during his design years.
Rich reds, such as the PPG Paints brand colors Cherokee Red,
Wright Deep Rust and Crushed Cinnamon, represent the iron-ore
present in many of Wright’s structures. Organic greens, such as
PPG Paints colors Wright Green Olive and Woolen Vest, pair with
deep browns such as PPG Paints brand colors Wright Oak Bark
and Fig Branches to depict the never-ending inspiration Wright
found in plants and vegetation.
PPG Paints colors that are new to the palette include: Moth
Gray, a brown-gray blend that works well with granite and
trending metals; Violet Verbena, a chameleon-like mix of violet, gray and blue that emulates the verbena flower and works
well with neutral materials; and Antiquity, a classic butterscotch
beige that ties in yellow-based woods used in many Wright-inspired designs.
Interior stain colors round out PPG’s earthy palette, including DEFT brand colors such as Golden Oak, Spanish Oak and
Pickling. These durable stains add a vital piece to the Wright
décor story, highlighting the natural wooden elements that he
used frequently. CW
PPG Paints Brand Launches
Frank Lloyd Wright Color Palette
to Honor Wright’s 150th Birthday
