color trends 2009

color trends 2009

Color trends are something that people who follow fashion or interior design tend to keep abreast. Trends come and go with seasons but there is always a sense of flow that moves us from one season to another.

Personally, I always look forward to seeing the new color palettes, textures and ideas which spring forth each season, so I bring to you the 2009 palette presentation by Pantone:







A recap of the color palettes for 2009 include:

A palette of wine country colors with a natural earthy, rustic feel consisting of taupe, olive, grape vine greens, lavender grays and sky blue hues combined with lusty wine colors. This palette implies comfort, informal, hospitable, nonchalant settings.

A palette which mixes designer boutique with shabby chic colors using reused or natural fibers with plant dyes. This palette consists of unbleached white, tender greens, clouded coral, toasty warm tans and cool grays punctuated by velvety red rose tones. This color palette implies non contrived, effectual, a lack of excess and natural fibers.

A palette of colors which marries disconcerting taste with tradition equals an eclectic style mixed with tradition to which new finishes and textures emerge. This palette consists of classic crystal, antique white, caviar black, red mahogany, champagne beige, metallic silver and gold with warm purple orchid colors which add an exotic effect. The effect of this color palette is time honored, tasteful mixes, quality, prestige and historically significant.

A palette that takes a nostalgic look at deco in old films creates a touch of whimsy, indulgence and glam. Many historically accurate colors are included in this palette as well as dusty mauves and mystic rose. New color combinations inspired by fashion forward color include flowing lilac, fragrant lavender, Irish blue, rosy mauve and vibrant purple. The effect of this palette is expectantly and dramatically juxtaposed against rich russet brown creates dreamy themes that are pleasurable, evocative and reminiscent of times past.

A palette that takes you to exotic destinations and focuses on foreign intrigue with artifacts, crafts and artwork that spurs and retells tales of travels and journeys taken. This palette includes dusty rose, Dijon yellow and deepened taupe mixed with mineral and medium blues and mystic grays; shades are embellished with rich gold and scarlet reds. The effect of this palette is captivating, dusty, murky focus on foreign intrigue, relict's, ornamental and material wonders and woven flat cloth.

A palette that captures the dynamic power of the sun yet also depicts rays of color that symbolizes fossil fuels includes a variation of mandarin and flame orange with radiating gold’s and green based yellows which reinforce vitality. Mauled purplish red, fuchsia red and electric blue add dimension, while ashy gray adds a calming neutral influence. This effect of this palette is resounding, vigorous and full of life, heat waves, produces power and heated surfaces.

A palette that allows everyday concerns to find a place to rest and relax and unwind and rewind. While everyone knows that cool tones evoke thoughts and provide a place to breath easy, this color palette includes clean clear blues found in cloudless skies over green blue bodies of sparkling water. Pure bright whites and variations of blues including deep ocean and province blues, deep garden green, muted vegetable green and the introduction of blue purple provides a more meditative mood. The effect of this color palette is serenity, stillness, flowing and liquid crystals.

A palette that is inspired by Japanese animee and brings life and activity. This palette of colors consists of clashing colors and brings new appreciation to vitality and creativity of unique color combinations. There are numerous possibilities for unlikely mixes which include opulent reds, vibrant blues, mint; positioned net to light apricot and quite green and deepened berry. The feeling this palette provokes is of diverse sensibilities, vital, enthusiastic, comedic, cunning, one of a kind.

color trends 2007

Colors from Left to Right, reading side to side:

Sea Kilt-a fresh blue-green inspired by the sea; cool, youthful interiors will embrace this new young color.

Valor-a darker version of the above with a smoother feel that lowers your temperature just looking at it

Godiva-rich chocolatey goodness is one of the foundation colors for 2007; harmony is created by complementing corals, botanical greens, deep pinks and aquas with in the home setting.

Dawn Sky-a softer version of the deeper toned "Coralite" in the contract palette.

Spruce It-soft and warm, a deeper green; another foundation color, warm neutrals pair nicely to produce a relaxing restful space.

Aegean-the most vibrant of the 2007 colors, liquid and calming, a true luxury color.

Stratus-a mid-toned neutral that blends easily with gray, brow and purple; complex yet soothing.

Claret-deep and full bodied with cool undertones that screams luxury. Pared with neutrals, warm golds or botanicals greens, its the bridge to harmonizing your space.

Regale-shimmering soft metallic, elegent, this muted tone has a touch of purple.

Cinnamon Glaze-warm mid-tone with strong influences of red, the visual effect is rich and sweet creating visual fulfillment.

Vanilla Creme-a touch of yellow, this color will be everywhere to balance out the deeper tones of 2007; a big winner, mark my word!

Pennywise-soft and calmer than 2006 its a global color, this color brings warmth, hope and optimism, whether used matt or metalic.

Iced Citron-organic and restful with rejuvenation qualities softer than seen in 2006.

Positano-forecasted to debut in 2006 finally to fulfill its destiny. Sunny golden and deep, reflecting inspiration-sun drenched Positano on Italy's Arnalfi Coast

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Getting Started...

Getting started seems to be the hardest part; what to do first? There are so many possibilities so I'll start with what's in my head at the moment: Color.

Yes, I said it, Color! Don't you often find your mind wandering to what the color trends will be for the new year? I imagine you do if you're reading this blog since I'm certain you have a keen interest in the world of design.

I've always wondered who picks out the new colors for each year, do they just pick colors that haven't been seen for a while in an effort to rotate them back into style or invent new ones? ....Or do they just assign new catchy names to those old rotating colors?

You know what I'm talking about, off the top of my head I can think of half a dozen fluff names used to describe the range of greens out there right now. I'd love to have the time to sit down and match the mixing codes to see how many are actually the same color but given a new name; that could be a full time job for someone seeking work out there, dont you think?

If you think about it, those people making these decisions have a lot of influence in the world because color trends affect everything from fashion to fabrics, carpets, paint, accessories, appliance design, cars, shoes... I could go on, but I think you get the picture!

An article I recently read said that people tend to seek comfort colors for their personal spaces during times of uncertainty and global discord and that natural materials become more popular during stressful times.....that explains the last few years of my life! I guess there are worse things I could be doing, don't you think?

Back to color, ahem, color trends for 2007 are clearly showing a need for calm in personal spaces to balance the negatives of everyday life. In 2006 colors were slightly brighter than what enters the market in 2007; the new trends are defined as comfort colors with optimistic lights and brights, with patterns and textures (natural or faux) becoming as prominent as color itself.

These colors are from the 2007 projections


If you want to read more about color, one of my all time favorite sites is pantone, check it out and get lost in time if you want.

Until next time, keep dreaming in color!!
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