Prepare for a Transformation
When it comes to color psychology, colors consisting of longer wavelengths are said to be “warm,” and colors made up of shorter wavelengths are “cool.” Warm colors encourage feelings of excitement and energy, whereas cool colors create a relaxing and calming.
As an interior designer, I look to color for inspiration, and it is the starting point for all of my design plans. When it comes to color psychology, colors consisting of longer wavelengths are said to be “warm,” and colors made up of shorter wavelengths are “cool.” Warm colors encourage feelings of excitement and energy, whereas cool colors create a relaxing and calming.
The pandemic has pushed us into our own corners for more than two years and our collective claustrophobia is searching for release — a breath of fresh air — a new beginning. As we move closer to a new year, many of us are longing for a magical transformation that will get us “back to normal.”
As we set our intentions for 2022, let us remember that life is ever-changing, therefore, we should find joy in every moment.
Let’s take a look at my top 5 favorite Sherwin Williams colors, perfect for inspiring a new way of being.
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog is my favorite offering from the 2022 MODE collection. Evergreen Fog is a mid-tone green, meaning it strikes a balance between both light green and dark green. Mid-tone greens are particularly soothing, which is why they are often used in nurseries, bathrooms and spas.
Green is at the center of the color spectrum and is literally easy on the eye, because the human eye requires no adjustment in order to take in the wavelength. The color green is associated with the natural world, as well as with new life, growth, balance, and harmony.
Evergreen Fog is nuanced but does not command attention, making it a good choice to use throughout the home. It pairs well both warm and cool colors, and has a nostalgic, historic quality.
Some words associated with the color green are: calming, natural, balanced, nourishing.
The Beda palm leaf wall hangings set can be grouped together or hung separately for a fun Bohemian touch.
Bakelite Gold
Sherwin Williams Bakelite Gold is an energetic, warm medium-light orange that leans more yellow than red. Unlike these two colors, orange doesn’t evoke physical or mental response. Instead, it creates a relaxing yet playful vibe that adds a little spice to cooler, more subdued colors.
Orange promotes feelings of optimism, fosters encouragement, and motivates action. Orange is an especially popular color with Gen Y (folks born in the 1980s and 1990s). Golden oranges, like Bakelite Gold, represent achievement, prosperity and abundance.
Some words associated with the color orange are: happy, friendly, playful, and inviting.
Luxurious top-grain leather seating takes on a neutral grey covering with dramatic channeling – for trend-forward texture and sumptuous sit.
Alabaster
Alabaster is a soft mineral rock that is often used for carving decorative objects and has a translucent, soft quality. Like the eponymous mineral, Sherwin Williams Alabaster is a soft and creamy white (or more accurately, beige) that creates a heightened sense of space and awareness.
While most people don’t think of beige as a super exciting color, it’s actually one of my favorites because it is so versatile. It works in literally every room! Beige, like white or grey, is considered a neutral color, but it is actually a pale shade of yellow or light orange.
Neutral colors are neither warm nor cool, rather, they are flexible and work well with other colors to produce a sense of harmony. Sherwin Williams Alabaster is a balanced beige that allows your furnishings and decor to take center stage. It is a natural match for earthy elements like wood, stone, and leather. Because Alabaster‘s undertones are balanced, it creates a cozy, homey vibe whether paired with warm or cool colors.
Some words associated with the color beige are: tranquility, simplicity, flexibility, and welcoming.
This settee is specially designed for making a statement. Its winged high-back design provides an embracing comfort. Distinctive wood trim details the elegant shape of this piece, finished off by delicate ferrule tips.
Iron Ore
If you’re looking for a counterpoint for Alabaster, you will love Sherwin Williams Iron Ore. It is a cool, luxurious charcoal black that strikes a perfect balance against neutral and warm colors. Grounding and intense, it is a more sophisticated alternative to pure black and looks great in both interior and exterior applications.
Before we talk more about Iron Ore, let’s talk about LRV, or Light Reflectance Value. The LRV scale measures the amount of visible and usable light that is reflected when a surface is illuminated. Simply put, LRV ratings identify how much light a color reflects or absorbs.
The LRV scale is measured from 0% (reflecting no visible light) to 100% (reflecting all light). For reference, the darkest blacks have an LRV rating of 5% while the whitest whites average around 85%. A color that has a low LRV rating — like Iron Ore, which is rated at 6.5% — it will appear rich and deep.
Low LRV colors can be used as an accent in any space. If you’re planning to use Iron Ore as a wall color, however, it works best in a space with ample lighting (either natural or artificial) in order to reveal its true depth and luxury.
Some words associated with the color black are: timeless, rich, grounding, and sophisticated.
The sleek style of this metal console table needs no further adornment. The T shape and sharply drawn lines are clean and bold. Each is artisan-crafted and minimally finished to celebrate the idiosyncrasies of the raw material.
Woven Wicker
Sherwin Williams Woven Wicker is a warm-neutral tan with yellow undertones. Like other colors in the brown family, Woven Wicker evokes a sense of security, stability, and earthiness.
Some words associated with the color tan are: organic, dependable, crisp, and accessible.
Top-grain leather seat and backrest are channel-stitched, creating a plush, luxurious aesthetic. A streamlined, natural wood base is accented with brass supports for added style and contrast
Until then,
Laura
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