The four colour trends for the year 2021 are
A Home New World
Catalyzed by the pandemic, our home has become an entire ecosystem where our otherwise separate worlds collide. Thus, we will see homes evolving to accommodate more than the usual. Caught in the frenzy of everyday life while staying indoors, the cooling colour palette of A Home New World uplifts your space and your mood; a daily dose of inspiration and something to pleasantly distract you from the routine. Fresh and punchy colours instantly jolt your energy while the deep and resolute dark blue, and a clear light grey provide the much-needed positive respite. Versatile neutral browns hold the palette together like those mid-day pauses that help you centre yourself.
Habitat
As we emerge from this pandemic we find new ways to co-exist with the world around us. Habitat represents responsive, optimistic solutions that bring a sense of balance to the world. The palette for Habitat stems from a state of humility and seeking a balance with nature. The warmer intermediate spectrum represents a feeling of compassion, while the subtle grey overlay gives a murky, mature tone to the colours. Earthy shades of green and brown take inspiration from forests, moss-laden barks, stones and weathered materials. The neutral shade bridges the absorbing nature of these shades and the optimism of yellow and teal – shades that hint at sunlight and water, without which life couldn’t exist.
Felicity
Felicity reflects a change in behaviour – a conscious choice to consume things that possess real value over flaunt value of an ephemeral nature. We now look for timelessness, long-lasting usage, clarity in form and function and an engineered-yetcrafted design. There’s a timeless charm to the palette of Felicity, made of colours that have endured over a long period of time and yet unwaveringly appeal to us. Classic colours that have a dense and absorbing quality are balanced by pale dye-like natural colours, giving the palette a sense of contentment and restfulness. The muted grey-blue, soft beige and airy sage green are inspired by midcentury graphics and patterns and the calm white holds the palette together.
Z Futures
Z Futures is inspired by the self-assured, liberal and fluid attitude of Gen Z – a youthful spirit of adventure mixed with the calm of domestic cosy. Unusual contrasts form the colour palette for Z Futures expressing the fluid, inclusive and tolerant mindset of Gen Z, open to diverse perspectives sans judgements. Light and airy colours when juxtaposed with dominant dark shades bring out the idea of assembled oddities, a trait we associate with the demographic. Fearless bright orange, confident bottle green and endless dark grey add vibrancy to the palette while underappreciated light pink, powder blue and light grey exhibit the maturity and clarity of Gen Z.