Experts Say These Paint Colors Will Dominate in 2019

If you favor the natural warmth of “desert modern,” you’ll gravitate towards this elegant yet elemental terra-cotta. “It’s a rustic, casual color, rooted in the earth,” says Sue Wadden, director of color marketing for Sherwin-Williams. “Because it’s subtler than a typical orange, it’s exceptionally versatile.” Though an obvious choice for southwestern decor, and the ideal companion to wood and stone, Cavern Clay partners beautifully in midcentury and even industrial rooms as well.

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“I like to describe Blueprint as being warmer than denim and softer than navy—it’s strong, grounded, and commands attention, but isn’t overwhelming,” says Erika Woelfel, vice president of color and creative services at Behr. Blue, in general, has a calming effect, and this mid-tone choice is particularly soothing, so excellent for a bedroom. Yet Blueprint’s statement-making balance between depth and brightness lends itself nicely to kitchen cabinets, a front door, or that piece of furniture you’re hoping to transform for 2019.

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Looking for an energizing color that commands attention? It doesn’t get any juicier than Orange Slice! Intense and adventurous, it was designed for color-curious consumers who want to shake things up at home in an easy, fun, and accessible way. “Bring this zesty orange into your home office,” suggests Sue Kim, senior color designer at Valspar. “Layer in contrasting colors, like pale yellow or minty green, to invite mental stimuli that will boost your creativity.”

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Bring the outside in with this deep hunter green, designed to evoke the serene yet stimulating feeling you get from a walk in the forest. "Night Watch is a rich, luxurious, and classic shade of green that emulates the restorative power of being in nature,” says Dee Schlotter, PPG senior color marketing manager. Its close ties to the natural world make it a universal color that suits a variety of styles and spaces. “Inside the home, Night Watch is especially impactful in areas that lack outdoor views, such as the end of a windowless hallway, and for exteriors, it’s ideal on siding, front doors, and shutters,” Schlotter says, explaining, “Colors from nature do not clash, so Night Watch blends perfectly with greenery or other landscape elements.”

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To strut your style in a way that’s dramatic yet not pushy, bedeck a room in Peacock Blue. “From a psychological perspective, Peacock Blue can optimize concentration, encourage deep meditation, and even improve sleep,” asserts Mary Lawlor, manager of color marketing for Kelly-Moore. No wonder this saturated blue with green undertones works so brilliantly in an office or bedroom.

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There's a range of shades and tones that experts predict we'll be seeing everywhere in 2019.

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