2013 Color Forecast

Opposites attract us like never before, exerting a magnetic pull on the spectrum. Sherwin-Williams Colormix™ 2013 puts today’s color mood under the microscope to reveal its dueling influences.

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Midnight Mystery

The colors are moody, the vibe is masculine and the aesthetic is both Victorian and futuristic.

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Honed Vitality

The colors are chalky and earthy, the materials raw and organic, the finishes matte.

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Vintage Moxie

The pastels are a bit bolder, including semi-precious gem tones like citrine, peridot and amethyst, set off by crisp neutrals.

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High Voltage

Electronics, alternative rock and digital technology — plug those influences into one socket and you get a blast of high-voltage look-at-me colors.

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Opposites Attract (PDF)

Today's dynamic palettes reflect our diverse mindsets, lifestyles and design philosophies.

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2013 Color of the Year

This is no ordinary pastel. It’s funky and glamorous, demure and free-spirited.

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