Next Colour Trend (No Smurfs Were Injured Writing This Story)

(thanks and according to Vickie Payne)

Startling New Hue Named 2012 "Color of the Year"!

Sherwin Williams' “Boyz-N-Berry”, a deep rich purple with slight red undertones, represents the mainstreaming of purple. It is mature and elegant yet has a youthful edginess. It reflects our changing mindset on so many issues—off center and unconventional, spiritual, meditative- yet impulsive. It is serene and in-control.
North America, South America, Asia, India and Europe had almost identical reports on this hue. We see in this color the “take back control of my life” that is entering the global consciousness.
    It's a hue for creativity and irreverence; glancing sideways at its traditional roots. From hospitality to home, from youth market to luxury goods, purple has as much masculine as feminine appeal. Real men wear purple.

Image courtesy of Calico  Corners - Calico Home

“Boyz-N-Berry” in design projects.

• Purple is the complement to yellow which the underlying color of the new lighter wood tones. It makes a wonderful accent color for spaces that are either wood heavy or have elements with a yellow cast prevalent in many laminates and vinyls.
• A warm taupe teamed with purple will induce a feeling of trust and serenity. [Yellow and purple is said to be the most healing combination]
• Creams and whites added to purple create a sense of fresh openness. Whites constituted a large part of the color story representing the consumer “need” for cleansing and renewal.
• Grey paired with purple and cream completes understated elegance. Pop it with brighter hues for youth appeal.
    Updating color need not be budget breaking. It can be as simple as accent walls, art and rugs, updating color in guest services brochures for hospitality projects or strategically placed color in display walls for retail. Adding the right color can soothe and inspire your client into a more positive experience that will enhance their life and your bottom line.

                            Color formulation for “Boyz-N-Berry”

                            RGB: 96, 62, 98
                            Pantone TPX: 19-3223
                            NCS: S 5030-R40B
                            RAL: 320 30 25
                            LAB: 31.1, 23.8, -14.1
                            Sherwin Williams #6839

Now, we just need to figure out how to make some good purples.
Possible #'s to look at are;
Opals:
Youghiogheny #1300, 1309
Kokomo #26, 192, 249
Bullseye # 2128
Spectrum # 843.71
Uroboros #60-543
Cathedrals:

Bullseye # 1128

Spectrum # 543.2 (in several textures)

GNA # 3019, 3055

Wissmach # 311VCC

Streaky cathedrals/opals:

Kokomo # 50VSPL, 64LL, 469

Spectrum # 843.92, 444.1W