Color Vision 2009 – Greens and Blues
Greens continue to grow in popularity with consumers. Yellow based greens will persist for many years, but we will also see a move into a more organic green. This will have a slight undertone of yellow but additionally will be more grayed. I think it will be a very livable color,
But we are also seeing blue based greens gaining in popularity. You might think of spruce green or a darker spa color but on the green side of turquoise rather than the blue side. Spa is a color that moves from the blues to the greens very easily. Be careful when you want to match a spa color; take your samples along with you as you shop so you can get a good match rather than relying on your memory. Surprises may not be good!
There is a new green on the technology horizon that is a Kelly green on steroids. This color will only be used as accents in small amounts since it is so very strong.
Blue is a constant. It is almost a classic color in any shade and is well loved by families, suggesting stability and calm. Right now, the mid tones in blue are selling well.
We do see a dark, inky blue becoming the new black with a very elegant, formal look. And a new color will be a Prussian blue – a darkened turquoise that will be very upscale.
Look for the grayed down blues and an almost glacial green. This is a chameleon color and can be used as a neutral as well.
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