Boosting morale with colours
A leading global paint and coating company offers ideas on how to liven up your home this Merdeka using colours inspired by the Jalur Gemilang
IT was 64 years ago, on Aug 31, to be precise that our beloved country, Malaysia, was formed and Malaysians, regardless of creed and race, came together to proudly celebrate our independence. The seven “shouts” of merdeka and the enthusiastic waving of the Jalur Gemilang were carried out with unprecedented zeal and pride.
Since its formation, Malaysia has come a long way, debuting so many amazing feats such as iconic buildings, talented sportsmen and women, and scholars, to name a few. Our country’s rich culture represents the harmony of different races and our spirit of unity in supporting Malaysia — our home. Despite the current restrictions caused by the pandemic, Malaysians have continued to display a spirit of perseverance and continue to be hopeful for positive changes to come.
It has been over a year that we’ve been blanketed by the pandemic and in turn, embraced the new norm. This Merdeka Day, why not raise the colours of Jalur Gemilang anywhere in the home to stand in solidarity with fellow Malaysians in celebrating our independence and to boost morale during these challenging times.
COLOURS OF JALUR GEMILANG
The Jalur Gemilang comprises several primary colours and a triadic colour scheme of red, blue, and yellow. Looking to spruce up your home environment? How about using subtle pops of colour inspired by the Jalur Gemilang with AkzoNobel, leading global paint and coating company, and maker of premium quality paint, Dulux.
Using primary colours, in any shade or tint, depending on your taste, is a great addition if you want to liven up your home. Dulux offers over 2,000 colour choices, giving you the opportunity to personalise your home with colours that are strikingly vivid, to colours that promote a sense of tranquility. Taking inspiration from the Colour Futures 2021 palettes, here are some patriotic colour suggestions to celebrate Merdeka.