Wait, wut? Well, we did mention that many paint brands have chosen various shades of green as their 2022 Color of the Year, unlike Pantone Very Peri which we happily featured in a previous post.

So, if you're struggling to imagine using a very periwinkle hue as the foundation for an upcoming interior design project, the industry has created options for you. (Whew, no ‘splaining why you chose it to a client – if you feared such a bold color might be.)

Then again, it’s doesn’t seem impossible to imagine using shades of both green and one of the four color palettes designed to complement the dynamic purple/blue hues of Very Peri from Pantone. After all, creativity is the hallmark of a sharp designer and, when a client shares their confusion about the conflicting opinions on colors of the year, your ingenuity and resourcefulness will ensure you have answers ready for them.

Why Is Green Suddenly So Trendy?

Both the question and answer are available in an article at Houzz.com. As San Francisco-based architectural color specialist and design writer Jennifer Ott explains:

“I’ve been asked by many homeowners why green is suddenly so hot in and on homes, and I think it’s for a variety of reasons. For one thing, after so many years of pure white and cool shades of gray and blue dominating interiors, I think folks are looking for warmer hues. Green can go warm or cool, but it’s especially good at taking the chill out of a room when paired with white or cool colors. (Or periwinkle?)

“It also partners well with wood tones and natural fibers (Or periwinkle?), and it brings with it an outdoor vibe, which everyone seems to be craving these days.

“Finally, green (Or periwinkle color palettes?), represents rebirth and growth. It’s a nurturing color that signifies hope for the future.”

Wow, that’s an awful lot of responsibility to place on a paint color, don’t you think? And yet, it is true that the color green has been used to generate a sense of renewal along with feelings of being home for decades. This blends smoothly with the “holistic and harmonious blend of nature-infused shades” you can find in the Pantone color palette they named Wellspring.

Paint Makers’ Color of the Year for 2022

Moving on, let's take a look at a few of the variously shaded greens these paint manufacturers have declared their 2022 Color of the Year.

Evergreen Fog by Sherwin-Williams – Whether used as an accent or employed as a statement color Evergreen Fog, Sherwin-Williams’ 2022 color of the year, is a soft and neutral green color. They accurately describe it as “a versatile and calming hue, a chameleon color of gorgeous green-meets-gray, with just a bit of blue. It's a simple but sophisticated wash of beautiful, organic color for spaces that crave a subtle yet stunning statement shade.”

Beyond gorgeous, Evergreen Fog SW 9130 from Sherwin-Williams is a deep, rich, comforting shade of green that seems versatile enough to use from the living room to the bedroom in any home.

Cypress Garden by Dutch Boy – Bold without being overwhelming, Dutch Boy’s choice for 2022 Color of the Year is more of a pure shade, presented with minimal gray or brown undertones. Also offered in an array of color palettes, Cypress Garden 424-4DB is an extremely versatile hue that is “Understated, clean and familiar, these neutral hues help to quiet our minds and bring comfort to decluttered spaces.”

We see Cypress Garden as a clean and honest expression of the base color, making it a bit less neutral yet easily paired with a variety of other colors in the blue, yellow, brown, and gray families. (Oooooh, do we see hints of periwinkle in this image?)

Guacamole by Glidden – Yes, this shade is as tasty as it gets. (There, we got that expression out of the way!) As Ms. Ott describes it, “Guacamole PPG 1121.5 is a crisp vegetal green with yellow undertones. Cleaner and greener than the avocado green that was so ubiquitous in the 1960s and ’70s (You remember good ole “Avocado”, right?) … It’s one of the more vibrant greens of the batch and works well as a kitchen or bathroom accent color.”

Cool Green Leather Furniture

We thought it would be fun to tease you just a bit by featuring a cool shade of green leather from Leathercraft.

The above image is a distressed leather finish named Wyoming Good Green in pure Aniline from the QS Leather line from Leathercraft. It’s a remarkably comfortable hide that is available on chairs, ottomans, sofas, and sectionals to match your choice of green paint.

Whether you're an interior designer or furnishing store owner, Ted has the experience and knowledge to help you adapt to changing times and to employ the latest green 2022 Color of the Year, to enhance your client’s home or office environment. Feel free to… Get in touch with TD Fall today.

As we leave 2021 behind and ring in the New Year, it’s time to also call up the latest from the folks at Pantone with their annual declaration of the Color of the Year 2022.

While many other paint brands proclaimed various shades of green as their color of the year, extolling its versatility, warmth, and feelings of growth, Pantone has selected a shade of periwinkle, Very Peri. They have also merged next year’s choice into four pre-loaded, mood-focused palettes with color combinations that integrate and complement Very Peri.

“Very Peri was selected for its blending of the faithfulness and constancy of classic blue with the energy and excitement of red. ‘As we move into a world of unprecedented change, the selection of Pantone 17-3938 Very Peri brings a novel perspective and vision of the trusted and beloved blue color family,’ Pantone Executive Director Leatrice Eiseman said. ‘Encompassing the qualities of the blues, yet at the same time possessing a violet-red undertone, Very Peri displays a spritely, joyous attitude and dynamic presence that encourages courageous creativity and imaginative expression’.” (Houzz.com)

Pantone Very Peri Color of the Year Palettes

Realizing not every homeowner or designer will be completely comfortable with shades of blueish/lavender paint in every room, they have made these Color of the Year-themed palettes. These can be used with every other Pantone Colour and are available to share, save, and use in your design files within Adobe Photoshop®, Illustrator®, and InDesign®.

Balancing Act

“Balancing Act is a complementary palette of color whose natural balance of warm and cool tones support and enhance one another. The brilliance of Very Peri is intensified within this artfully calibrated palette, injecting a feeling of liveliness and visual vibration.”

Wellspring

“A holistic and harmonious blend of nature-infused shades, Wellspring highlights the compatibility of the greens with good-natured Very Peri and the health-giving properties of these deliciously subtle and nourishing hues.”

The Star of the Show

“The dynamic presence of Very Peri comes through in The Star of the Show, as we surround this happiest and warmest of all the blue hues with a palette of classics and neutrals whose essence of elegance and understated stylishness convey a message of timeless sophistication.”

Amusements

“Amusements, a joyous and whimsical color story of irrepressible fun and spontaneity is amplified by the carefree confidence and joyful attitude of Very Peri, a twinkling blue hue whose playfulness emboldens uninhibited expression and experimentation.”

Kravet Periwinkle Fabrics and Wallcoverings

A company that refuses to ignore design trends from wherever they may come, Kravet has made a variety of lovely periwinkle fabrics and wallcoverings available for some time.

Whether you're an interior designer or furnishing store owner, Ted has the experience and knowledge to help you adapt to changing times and to employ the latest Pantone Color of the Year 2022, 17-3938 Very Peri, to enhance your client’s home or office environment. Feel free to… Get in touch with TD Fall today

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