Design Tip: Gray Has Never Looked So Good!
At the recent Color Marketing Group (CMG) conference, Editor Jan Jessup participated in forecasting workshops and the steering committee that puts together the new palette for consumer colors. The big news is the graying of colors. They complement the bevy of gray shades that are taking over on the neutral front, but are much more appealing than the corporate gray colors that seem a little cold or commercial. Here are a few new hues to watch for in the coming months:
Orange: A rich, sophisticated color that moves away from earthy shades to an optimistic orange seasoned with a touch of gray
Banana: A mustardy yellow that is comfortable and warm, perfect when paired with platinum and charcoal grays
Voodoo Blue: A saturated peacock blue with gray influences – rich without being too luxe.
Grape: A crossover color that lives between purple, brown and gray.