Popular Colors for 2013

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We get asked a lot about which colors are the latest and which ones will stay around for a while.  Coming up on the end of January we are beginning to see what the front runners are.  And we here at Ken Rader Interiors L.L.C. have already completed several painting projects for the new year and are starting to notice what is popular.
We have also been reading articles and looking at the latest trends and what other decorators are seeing and saying on this subject.  So here are some highlights that we have gleaned so far.

The Hottest New Paint Colors

Will we be basking in purple? Is gray the new blue? We asked color experts from leading paint companies to tell us what they see as the most popular color for the new year.

First up is a blue that has been around for some time but like they say "Blue never goes out".

Aqua Chiffon

"I think everyone is looking for a little change, but nothing drastic. Aqua Chiffon is playful and happy, not too dark and not too light. I'd use it as an accent to bring some freshness to a bathroom or a bedroom. And since blue is relaxing, it would bring peace of mind, which everyone is yearning for right now." —TINA McHENRY: OLYMPIC PAINTS AQUA CHIPPON A58-3

Next is a deeper blue which you are beginning to see in accessories and fabrics.

Oceanside

"People want more color, and they're not afraid of it like they used to be. We think teal blue is going to be important. It's already on the fashion runways. This is highly saturated, more blue than green, with undertones that make it feel sultry and mysterious. I could see it in a dining room or a bed-room, paired with red, amber, or earthy brown." —JACKIE JORDAN: SHERWIN-WILLIAMS OCEANSIDE SW 6496

Grey is coming on strong so don't be surprised that you seem to be drawn to it.  It is a classic that is gaining popularity.

Cathedral Gray

"We're introducing a new gray, which goes along with the Belgian look of natural wood and natural linen. In the past, people thought gray was a drab, boring color, but now it feels modern. This is on the warm side, and it works well with other neutrals or brighter colors like yellow or blue. It helps balance things out." —DONNA SCHROEDER: DUTCH BOY CATHEDRAL GRAY DT 136

I know, you are probably thinking 60's.  However, for an accent color this is the choice of many.

Forsythia Blossom

"This color we're seeing for spring 2013 is a high-energy yellow. It's bright and positive — a concentration of happiness that gets you away from the seriousness of the world. It would work really well in a kitchen, or in a sunroom with a lot of white. But not a master bedroom — you'd never be able to go to sleep!" —DEE SCHLOTTER: PITTSBURGH PAINTS FORSYTHIA BLOSSOM 212-4

Blue/Gray is everywhere.

Organic Garden

"We need to feel grounded, and a color like this suits the nesting instinct. It's both warm and cool, the perfect balance of gray and blue and green. You could push it toward blue by adding orange or yellow, or bring out the green by accenting it with red. White would shift it to gray. It's malleable, which makes it a good investment for the long term." —CATHERINE POOLE: THE FRESHAIRE CHOICE ORGANIC GARDEN FA064

Grape Hyacinth

"I think this is the year purple will really get picked up. People want a sense of their own personal space, and this is something different — a grayed purple, like a field of lavender on a foggy morning. It's soft, not scary. I see it in a bedroom, or as a secondary color in a living room with warm beige and camel." —PEGGY CAN ALLEN: GRAPE HYACINTH 31-24

Green is soothing but can add life to any room as this choice of green does.

Cedar Green

"Green is symbolic of growth. It also embodies another word that's going to be extremely important in the next decade, and that's 'flexibility.' Green goes with anything — just look outside. It can work with what you already own, as well as anything you'd like to add. It can feel classic or contemporary. And it's restful. It makes me feel balanced." —SONU MATHEW: BENJAMIN MOORE CEDAR GREEN 2034-40

Turquoise

"If I had to pick one color, it would be turquoise. It's not just blue or green, it's both, which means it's calming and invigorating at the same time. And it makes you think of escaping to someplace tropical and beautiful. It's got a little spark, like sun shining on water. I used it in a powder room and people walked in and said, 'Wow!' " —LEATRICE EISEMAN: PANTONE TURQUOISE 15-5519 TPX

This is the first offering of the new year in the earthtones.

Maple Glaze

"All the trend reports have been saying purple, purple, purple, and I want to say something different. I think a color like this rich saddle-leather brown speaks of our American heritage — Craftsman homes and Native American textiles. It's earthy and sophisticated. And it would look terrific with purple, mossy green, or blackened burgundy." —ERIKA WOELFEL: BEHR MAPLE GLAZE UL120-5

Following are some pictures of the colors that we have selected above.  See if you agree how they are gaining popularity.

We hope that this will give you some food for thought when it comes to choosing your next color to paint.  To be sure, new variations of these colors will surface in the months ahead.  Of course it all boils down to what you personally like and what furniture and accessories you already have and want to use with the new paint job.

It is fun though just to browse through the magazines and online articles and see what people are choosing.  Change is the spice of life, so spice it up!

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