Color Experts Are Seeing Red, In a Good Way

Posted on Tuesday, February 14 2023

No one knows what’s to come for 2023… Except, well, likely various shades of red and warm, daring pigments! Color experts are going bold this year. In the next few paragraphs, we’ll highlight some of the top colors of the year and how to incorporate them in your own home!

Image Courtesy of Pantone

Pantone’s “Viva Magenta”

A shocking and saturated unconventional pinkish red

To decorate your home with Viva Magenta, incoporate this bold swatch on accents and keep the rest of the room neutral. Your best bet is to stick to beiges and softer toned blues and greens to compliement this ultra-pigmented shade!

Image Courtesy of Benjamin Moore

Benjamin Moore’s “Raspberry Blush”

A lively and vibrant reddish orange

To decorate your home with Raspberry Blush, go big with the walls or trim. This color can also make a stunning statement featured on main pieces like your kitchen island. Compliment this exciting color with soft shades of beige or white.

Image Courtesy of Sherwin-Williams

Sherwin-Williams’ “Redend Point”

A warm and earthy blend of blush and beige

To decorate your home with Redend Point, we recommend splashing this color on an eye-catching focal point. Entryways, furniture or accent pieces are a great way to incorporate Redend Point in your home.

Image Courtesy of Dutch Boy

Dutch Boy’s “Rustic Greige”

An all-purpose blend of gray and beige with warm red undertones

To decorate your home with Rustic Greige, go big! This shade is perfect for warming up any room, making it ideal for bedrooms, kitchens, offices and more!

Image Courtesy of Behr

Behr’s “Blank Canvas”

A calm and creamy warm shade of white 

To decorate your home with Blank Canvas, focus on the areas that need that finishing touch. This shade is great for bedroom or office walls, or even to tie the room togher with built-ins or trim.

And that’s a wrap on the 2023 Colors of the Year! Remember, if a fresh coat of paint just won’t do the trick for you and a new place to call home is in your future, we are here to help. Visit CambriaMortgage.com/Connect to begin the home loan process.

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https://www.bhg.com/decorating/color/paint/color-of-the-year-2023/

https://www.bhg.com/pantone-color-of-the-year-2023-6835019

https://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year/downloads/wallpaper

https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/2008-30/raspberry-blush

https://www.bhg.com/benjamin-moore-color-of-the-year-2023-raspberry-blush-6750303

https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color-of-the-year-2023?utm_source=vanity&utm_medium=offline&utm_campaign=coty2023&utm_content=sherwin-williams.com%2Fswcoty.com

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