Sherwin Williams 2019 Colormix Forecast
Color! Oh Color! What would design be without color? Nonexistent!
Even if your color palette is on the neutral side, the variations are what makes it all come together. No one wants to be in a space with just one single color. A monochromatic space is fine and dandy, but you need the variations in shade for it to feel good. The balance of shades between white, grey, and black for instance. Maybe throw in a pop of bold color in an accent.
But let’s say you’re more interested in full on color and not just a monochromatic palette. So let’s take a look at the newly released Sherwin Williams Colormix Forecast for 2019. They’ve pulled together 42 trend colors into one big master palette for the coming year. This color list is then divided up into six “unique color personalities.”
Today I’m going to give you a little introduction to the Sherwin Williams Colormix Forecast. Then you can follow along over the next few months in a series of posts that will focus on how to implement these color palettes into your home. Each month I’ll pick one of these palettes and show you a few variations on how to work them into a room design.
Check out the video below for a visual of the inspiration behind these colors.
Source Disclaimer: Some of the color swatch images and palette descriptions are shared from the Sherwin Williams website. Click HERE to view the original information resource.
1. Shapeshifter
There are those who always seem a little ahead of their time. Visionary and creative, this palette reaches into the cosmos and returns with a whole universe of inspiration. Atmospheric wisps of colors, grounded by deep, dark blues, capture the unique space between technology and spirituality.
Influences:
- Rings of Saturn
- Artificial Intelligence
- Spiritualism
- Healing Energy
1.1 – SW 9150 Endless Sea / 1.2 – SW 0063 Blue Sky / 1.3 – SW 7006 Extra White / 1.4 – SW 6827 Elation / 1.5 – SW 6808 Celestial / 1.6 – SW 6697 Nugget / 1.7 – SW 6237 Dark Night
2. Wanderer
Some spirits can never be fenced in. They need to soak in the blue of endless horizon and the subtle earthy colors of the high plains and desert. Sun-washed and warm, this palette can be seen in the baked clay canyons, worn leather and woven wool blankets of the true New West.
Influences:
- Carefree Bohemian
- Modern Cowgirl
- Unbridled Adventure
- Southwestern Twist
2.1 – SW 9183 Dark Clove / 2.2 – SW 7636 Origami White / 2.3 – SW 9186 Caramelized / 2.4 – SW 9098 Baked Cookie / 2.5 – SW 7701 Cavern Clay / 2.6 – SW 6243 Distance / 2.7 – SW 9174 Moth Wing
3. Aficionado
Devotees of the best in life appreciate the well-worn, the bespoke and the rare. Like a bookcase of leather-bound classics, this polished palette evokes nostalgia and timeless tradition. With copper and gold anchored by merlot and deep, dark gray, these tailored tones make everything feel impeccable, tasteful and elegant.
Influences:
- Reading Nooks
- British Accents
- Tweedy Menswear
- ’60s Nostalgia
3.1 – SW 6407 Ancestral Gold / 3.2 – SW 7579 Alaea / 3.3 – SW 7705 Wheat Penny / 3.4 – SW 2704 Merlot / 3.5 – SW 2739 Charcoal Blue / 3.6 – SW 7502 Dry Dock / 3.7 – SW 6404 Grandiose
4. Enthusiast
There are those who don’t know the meaning of “less is more.” Passionate and eclectic, they have a calling to be unique. They embrace the details and create scene-stealing worlds that burst with beauty. The proof is in this palette that features bold pops of vivid color, maximum impact and lots of energy.
Influences:
- Maximalism
- Cozy Chaos
- Over-the-top Opulence
- More is More
4.1 – SW 6747 Argyle / 4.2 – SW 6545 Majestic Purple / 4.3 – SW 6496 Oceanside / 4.4 – SW 6871 Positive Red / 4.5 – SW 6670 Gold Crest / 4.6 – SW 7047 Porpoise / 4.7 – SW 7063 Nebulous White
5. Naturalist
Walking barefoot in the garden, nature lovers instantly connect with the wonder of the world in full bloom. With roots in the forest, this palette’s colorful tendrils grew in hothouses and conservatories until they became these lush, sophisticated tones. Ranging from mushroom to leafy green to passionate floral pink, they’ve now found a place where they’ll never fade.
Influences:
- Forest Mushrooms
- Botanical Prints
- Butterfly Collections
- Terrariums
5.1 – SW 9173 Shitake / 5.2 – SW 9171 Felted Wool / 5.3 – SW 6289 Delightful / 5.4 – SW 9031 Primavera / 5.5 – SW 0041 Dard Hunter Green / 5.6 – SW 6860 Eros Pink / 5.7 – SW 6232 Misty
6. Raconteur
From ancient sagas to today’s motivational speakers, we love our storytellers. With colorful accounts they sum up our very nature and remind us how we’re all connected. Passed from grandmothers, traders and nomads, the tales traveled the world, gaining artistry, until we’ve translated them into a rich and modern palette that spans space and time.
Influences:
- Desert Oases
- Global Style
- Luxury Safaris
- Spice Markets
6.1 – SW 0071 Orchid / 6.2 – SW 0053 Porcelain / 6.3 – SW 7593 Rustic Red / 6.4 – SW 6006 Black Bean / 6.5 – SW 6039 Poised Taupe / 6.6 – SW 7524 Dhurrie Beige / 6.7 – SW 0002 Chelsea Mauve
So… What do you think about the colors they picked? Do you have a favorite palette? Share your thoughts with me? And if you have any requests for what you’d like to see from this series, send me a message. I’d love to hear from you guys.
