realsimple.com: Ahead of the announcement of Sherwin-Williams' official Color of the Year 2021, the brand has released its predictions for the top paint trends for the year to come. After a tumultuous year, Sherwin-Williams has selected four color palettes that are all about balance and rhythm for its ColorMix Forecast 2021. So which colors can you expect to see brushed on our walls in 2021? If Sherwin-Williams is right, "bold blues, muddy greens, muted reds, bright pinks, and warm whites" will soon be showing up everywhere.
“We started telling a story last year about using color to help us feel grounded as we were headed into a new decade," says Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams. Last year, the brand selected classic Naval SW 6244, a "new neutral," as their Color of the Year 2020. "Now we are continuing that inward journey by exploring the past, examining the present, and looking at what this all means for our future." As we reexamine our past, deal with the present pandemic, and plan for the "new normal," Sherwin-Williams has chosen palettes that are all about rhythm and "the balance between fast and slow, quiet and expressive, and virtual and physical." Check out the four palettes below—which one would you choose for your own home?
Rhythm of Color by Sherwin-Williams
Rhythm is the secret to how the natural world stays in step. The same sense of balance applies to our personal sense of nature through how we live — and how we design. Fast and slow. Quiet and expressive. Virtual and physical. See it take shape in 40 trend colors, presented in four palettes designed to bring your own rendition of rhythm to beautiful life.
Rhythm of Color
SANCTUARY . ENCOUNTER . CONTINUUM . TAPESTRY
Back to Nature
The principle of biophilia — bringing nature inside — permeates the Sanctuary palette with its remarkable ability to nurture wellness and calm
Taking Pause
Respite. It’s the special role our spaces can embody, helping us slow down and embrace what’s truly important
Less Is More
A simple palette of warm minimalism, natural materials and muted hues such as Morris Room Grey SW 0037 can speak volumes
Cozy Chic
Scandinavian design, a key influence for this palette, beautifully combines understated lines with rich texture and warmth
INFLUENCES
Wellness + Biophilia
Nesting
Warm Minimalism
Scandinavian Design
Layers of Local Character
Heirlooms and the stories behind them give design special meaning and define the rich texture of the Encounter palette
Organic Inspiration
Earthy tones such as Rosemary SW 6187 provide a subtle reminder that beauty often has humble beginnings
Ancient Wisdom
Visual cuesfrom the past— including the simple splendor of craft — speak to our present and will guide us into the future
Function Reimagined
Adaptive reuse — from substantial architectural elements to the smallest of decorative accents — is an especially sustainable way to express style
INFLUENCES
Hyperlocal
Modern Bohemian
Natural Materials
Storytelling
An Ethereal Spectrum
Smart living is at the touch of our fingertips and the sound of our voice — and it’s reflected in the Continuum palette’s hybrid of synthetic and natural
Innovation + Optimism
Mid-century modernists set an exhilarating new standard with sculptural architecture and bright, forward- thinking colors
The Human Side of Technology
Technology ties into so muchof what we see, but we want it to blend seamlessly into the whites, charcoals and pops of colors in our environment
New Possibilities
Exploring remote frontiers brings fresh sources of inspiration, including inky hues such as Cyberspace SW 7076
INFLUENCES
Synthetic + Natural
Sea + Space
Sculptural Modernism
Engineered Environment
Permission to Play
Creative expression — a top influence for the Tapestry palette — is all about personality and authenticity
Happiness, Pure and Simple
Bringing back joy is an important part of the Tapestry palette — an idea brought to beautiful life by Jaipur Pink SW 6577
Vibrant Moments
Lavish jewel tones such as Alexandrite SW 0060 and Perfect Periwinkle SW 9065 join layers of pattern and texture to tell a story that throws caution to the wind
Mood Max
The recent resurgence of maximalism comes in response to minimalism — but with an approach that’s more modern, curated and meaningful
INFLUENCES
Security
Creative Expression
Classic Revisited
Sensory Exploration
Imagery by Sherwin-Williams
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