Benjamin Moore predicts blue big in 2012 colour forecast

Benjamin Moore colour experts are forecasting that blue will be big in 2012 as the population seeks out a sense of calm, trust, and the tried-and-true. The paint company’s top colour pick for the coming year is Wythe Blue HC-143, a blue green hue with a cool gray cast to it.

“It’s interesting that Wythe Blue is from our historical colour collection,” said Sharon Grech, a member of Benjamin Moore’s colour marketing team. “We’ve actually cited it because it has a modern edge, yet it’s so rooted in history and is respectful of what’s classic and enduring.”

As Grech pointed out, the blue family is such an ideal backdrop for other colours and materials. “It’s an excellent partner to various wood tones, and complements the grays and whites that have become current decorating basics.”

A slew of great grays are also among the Benjamin Moore colour suggestions for 2012. Make note of Stardust 2108-40, Nimbus Gray 2131-50, Sharkskin 2139-30, Storm Cloud Gray 2140-30 and Revere Pewter HC-172 as the year’s “hotties” in this color category.

The perennial love affair with whites and neutrals can be fashionably sated with Benjamin Moore’s Ballet White OC-9, White Dove OC-17, Battenberg AF-70, Refined AF-75 and Pashmina AF-100. These, according to Grech, are reliable “go tos” that never go out of style.

Earthy tones are very much included in the 2012 palette. Those envisioned to be strongest in the coming year are Benjamin Moore’s French Press AF-170, Masada AF-220, Farm Fresh AF-360, Dunmore Cream HC-29, and Fresh Olive 2149-30.

For more on the 2012 colour forecast visit Leaside Paint Centre, plenty of customer parking in back makes stopping by easy. Need a contractor for your project? Stop into the store or visit www.leasidepaintcentre.com for a list of approved professional contractors. 


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