Colour Palettes

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Neo-natural: popular earthy paint colours take on an unexpected twist
For as long as humans have been building and decorating, hues borrowed from nature have been used. Before the advent of modern paints, earth-derived pigments that occurred naturally in our surroundings were the only options available – and many of these hues were subtle and understated due to their high susceptibility to light or water. Despite advancements in paint and the wide-spread availability of bolder and more saturated colours, muted earth tones continue to be an appealing option.
Full spectrum style
As this on-trend colour palette illustrates, even as many as eight bold colours can work beautifully together as long as you get the proportions right. Right wall and large ball (in foreground) in Resene Half Aubergine, left wall in Resene Vanilla Ice, floor in Resene Half Resolution blue, vase in Resene Rouge and rainbow in (from left to right) Resene Sandbar, Resene Hot Toddy, Resene Home Run, Resene Aviator, Resene Half Aubergine, Resene Mulberry, Resene Rouge and Resene Vanilla Ice.
Pop to it
When your project needs a pop of colour, sometimes more is more. Why settle for one bold hue when you can have eight? In this palette, Resene Aviator, Resene Homerun, Resene Mulberry, Resene Rouge, Resene Hot Toddy, Resene Vanilla Ice and Resene Sandbar strike harmony and balance rather battling one another for attention, proving that working with eye-catching colours really is all about getting the right proportions. Styling by Laura Lynn Johnston, image by Bryce Carleton.
Olive in the outdoors
If we had to pick one colour to represent 2021 so far, it would be Resene Olive Green. The hue is simply everywhere. We love it for its connection to nature and its incredible flexibility. Not only does it work well in any space inside or out, it has so many excellent colour pairings. Try it layered in a tonal look with Resene Mangrove, Resene Nirvana, Resene Miso, Resene Pumice and Resene Travertine. Styling by Laura Lynn Johnston, image by Bryce Carleton, bench from Bauhaus.
Coffee break
What’s the technical name for a cup of coffee? Break fluid! We looked to our very favourite beverage to inspire – and fuel – the creation of this conceptual colour palette. Background in Resene Ziggurat, mugs in Resene Hot August, utensils in Resene Navigate and plate, sugar bowl and cream pitcher in Resene Dust Storm. Styling by Laura Lynn Johnston, image by Bryce Carleton.
Colour in the office
If you could change something about your office right now, what would it be: the layout, the lighting, the level of privacy, a lack of meeting or collaboration spaces, or the colour? Could a fresh coat of paint or a new colour palette be all you need to make a positive impact on the space? Background in Resene Otter with supplies in Resene Kilamanjaro, Resene Hot August, Resene Ziggurat, Resene Navigate, Resene Dust Storm, Resene Vanquish and Resene Hot Toddy. Styling by Laura Lynn Johnston.
Go for a glow up with Resene Gimblet
Reserved and acquiescent yet friendly and cheerful, Resene Gimblet is an underrated colour if there ever was one. It’s unique ochre-meets-pastel tone is ideal for blending with ultra-contemporary forms and a fashion forward palette of red-based hues. Try it with Resene Crail, Resene Ayers Rock, Resene Vanquish, Resene Roxy, Resene Papier Mache and Resene Guardsman Red in an upscale café, retail or commercial setting for a space that’s certain to be a hit with the ‘it’ crowd.
Layered character neutrals + toasty terracotta
While a single earthy, character neutral could be enough to make a colour scheme sing, layering up a series of them that each have their own uniquely complex undertones can make for a particularly rich and soothing look. Blend Resene Colins Wicket, Resene Double Lemon Grass, Resene Soya Bean, Resene Triple Ash and Resene Double Sisal across an array of surfaces and top it off with top notes in Resene Korma for a space that’s not only comforting but also compelling in its richness.
Nature inspired Resene hues and the wellness trend go hand-in-hand
The increased focus on our own mental and physical wellbeing has had an effect on emerging colour trends, rejuvenating the popularity in restful watery hues. Wall in Resene Edgewater, tabletop in Resene Awash, vase in Resene FX Faux Rust Effect and beachcombed objects in Resene Half Aubergine, Resene Designer White, Resene Midnight Moss, Resene Pine Glade, Resene Away We Go and Resene Kilamanjaro. Styling by Laura Lynn Johnston, image by @brycecphotos.
Take on the terracotta trend with Resene Crail and Resene Sante Fe
Our terracotta tangent continues with this sun-baked study. Wall in Resene Crail, floor in Resene Sante Fe, and painted books (from top to bottom) in Resene Kilamanjaro, Resene Crail, Resene Gin Fizz, Resene Hot Toddy and Resene Saratoga. Furniture from @goodform_design, styling by Laura Lynn Johnston, photo by @brycecphotos. Get the down low on the latest colour trends in BlackWhite magazine.
On trend: art as inspiration
When we ask our readers where they find their inspiration, art is an answer that comes up time and time again. Translating a work of art into a colour palette is among our designers' favourite strategies, too. Wall in Resene Crail, tabletop in Resene Joss, mannequin in Resene Beethoven, jar in Resene Scrub, palette in Resene Teak, brushes in Resene Joss, Resene Beethoven, Resene Tulip Tree, Resene Spring Fever, Resene Teak and Resene Scrub and testpots in Resene Spring Fever and Resene Crail.
On trend: dusted nostalgic hues
When times are tough, it’s common to get nostalgic for simpler eras and romanticise them. Core colours that were popular in the 1930s and 1970s are among the most trendy choices today, including dusty blues, pinks, browns and golds. Background in Resene Kilamanjaro with letters and numbers in Resene Juniper, Resene Seachange, Resene Vanquish, Resene Otter, Resene Wafer, Resene Twine, Resene Japonica and Resene Hot Toddy.
On trend: earthy minimalism in spicy terracotta hues
Terracotta reds and browns are some of the most prevalent trending colours today, and we have nostalgia in part to thank for that. Core colours that were big in the 1970s have had a huge resurgence in popularity as we seek out the comfort that comes with familiarity. Back wall in Resene Kalgoorie Sands, left wall in Resene Korma, floor in Resene Hairy Heath, plinths in Resene Kalgoorie Sands and Resene Hairy Heath. Styling by Laura Lynn Johnston, photo by Bryce Carleton.
Multidisciplinary designer Nick Eagles’ Resene Colour Collab palette plays a game of push-pull
When creating this Resene Colour Collab palette, Nick Eagles of The Letter Q wanted to experiment to see what would happen if elemental hues were used to unify a family of related-yet-distinct forms. He ended up using Resene Moccasin, Resene Racing Green, Resene Deco and Resene Rice Cake, which allowed him to decide which shapes would recede and which will emerge from the background hues. Art direction by Thomas Cannings and Nick Eagles, image by Toaki Okano.
Sugar looks scrumptious with details in Resene Magnolia and Resene Lilac Bush
Sugar, the café at Auckland's Chelsea Bay Visitor Centre, features walls in Resene Magnolia with accents in Resene Lilac Bush and looks out over Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour. The ceiling is clear coated with Resene Aquaclear. Design by Beca Architects and Salmond Reed, build by NZ Strong, image by Lachezar Karadzhov.