Pick Your Preference From The 2019 Colors Of The Year

ProSource | 11/15/2018 | Expert Advice

It’s that exciting time when major paint players announce their Colors of the Year. For 2019, there’s a departure from the bright, arresting colors of recent years toward muted, understated shades. Color experts describe their versatile selections as “happy” and “peaceful” in an era of uncertainty and unease. Find out how to incorporate one (or all!) of 2019’s stars into your next project.

Night Watch by PPG Paints^®
Is it black or is it green? PPG’s Night Watch PPG1145-7 is a magnificent blend of both. Belonging to the “Aquas” color family, this “black-infused green” brings a natural element to any space – commercial, healthcare, or residential. It’s the one 2019 Color of the Year that’s reminiscent of 2018’s boldness.

“The restorative power of nature is important in society now more than ever,” says PPG Senior Color Marketing Manager Dee Schlotter. “Night Watch is about bringing the healing power from the outdoors into your home through color. The dark green hue pulls our memories of natural environments to the surface to recreate the calming, invigorating euphoria we feel when in nature.”

This color of the year is perfect on an accent wall in a bedroom or dining room. For non-residential settings, it can be used in windowless spaces to bring in the calm of the outdoors. Night Watch is a luxe alternative to last year’s black trend.

Create an impactful aesthetic with Night Watch on the walls and complementary carpeting underfoot. Duraweave Highwood carpet comes in an array of gorgeous options, including Antique Shoppe, Spent Candle, Frozen Expanse, and Hearthstone. See them all online or at your local ProSource showroom.

Watch the video to see how products at ProSource complement Night Watch.

Recommended Color Complements: cream, beige, white, light gray



Cavern Clay by Sherwin-Williams^®
Sherwin-Williams’ Cavern Clay SW 7701 brilliantly blends midcentury modern style with a southwestern aesthetic. Pair this earthy shade with other casual neutrals for cozy results.

Sherwin-Williams selected Cavern Clay SW 7701 from the collection of 2019 “color journals” (i.e., color palettes) put together by a team of experts and Director of Color Marketing Sue Wadden. The lovely terracotta hue pays tribute to the canyons, beaches, and deserts of the great Southwest.

“The 2019 Color of the Year, Cavern Clay, is an ancient, elemental color and is a nod to ‘desert modern’ and ‘new west’ styles that will be everywhere in 2019,” says Wadden. “It is an evolution of the modern farmhouse aesthetic and a representation of the American Southwest that can be easily translated to various interiors.”

Wadden forecasts a shift toward warmer colors in 2019, and says “Cavern Clay is a beloved desert tone that’s being embraced because of its bohemian and Southwestern flair.” She recommends pairing this southwestern take on a midcentury modern color “with other natural pinks, reds, and creamy whites to make a room feel more authentic and cohesive without feeling too matchy.”

This warm, earthy color looks fabulous with bright tiles, rustic stone, and cheery greenery. In the kitchen, Cavern Clay provides a spectacular backdrop for Beckett kitchen cabinets in Alabaster. Take a closer look at these fresh, yet refined, cabinets at the ProSource showroom nearest you.

Watch the video to see how products at ProSource complement Cavern Clay.

Recommended Color Complements: white, tan, gray, denim blue, avocado green



Pineapple Cream Granita by Ace Hardware^®
For the very first time, an Ace Hardware consumer mixed, created, and named the much-anticipated color of the year. Pineapple Cream Granita, the official 2019 Clark+Kensington Color of the Year, was developed during the company’s Neighborhood Paint Party in March 2018. Ace customers submitted their creations to a panel of color experts, who narrowed the entries to 25 finalists. More than 35,000 consumers voted via social media for their favorite and ultimately selected the airy yellow shade as the winner.

“When I created this color, I was daydreaming about enjoying a delicious dessert while on a relaxing vacation in Sicily with my daughter,” said Pineapple Cream Granita’s creator. “The color is soothing and yet bright; sweet with just a bit of tartness.”

It’s not a tasty cocktail, but Pineapple Cream Granita is a delightful color addition to any space. In the nursery, this cheerful yellow is a wonderful complement to muted grays or soft whites. In the kitchen, it evokes a mid-century feel – something one might find on a countertop, vinyl stool, or even an appliance.

Try Pineapple Cream Granita in a home office for a special dose of happiness. Temper the yellow with a rich, dark hardwood floor, such as Armstrong Deep Java engineered hickory hardwood. Or create a holistic haven with a gentle, light wood like Mohawk solid hardwood flooring in Pure Maple Natural. ProSource has hundreds of hardwood flooring options – both solid and engineered – for creating the perfect foundation.

Watch the video to see how products at ProSource complement Pineapple Cream Granita.

Recommended Color Complements: pastel blues and grays, vibrant jewel tones, other shades of yellow

Blueprint by Behr^®
Behr’s 2019 Color of the Year is Blueprint S470-5, “an honest, approachable color that conjures up the blueprints builders rely on to bring architectural designs to life.” Along with this new, denim shade come four new color palettes: monochromatic Color Binge, Down to Earth earthy tones, Soft Focus pastels, and Inspired Curation jewel tones.

Behr created Blueprint as a versatile shade that works on walls, ceilings, trim, or as an accent. As a pair of jeans, it would be “that perfect middle-of-the-road blue denim – not too dark, not too light – slightly worn to keep it comfortable, but with enough color to be easily dressed up.” As paint, “you can go casual, modern, country, formal, moody, light, you name it – all possible with this color.”

Blueprint looks amazing in the bathroom. Use it monochromatically, as a backdrop for breathtaking blue tile or a surprising blue sink. Check out Emser’s Edge Mosaic tile in Navy color, Happy Floors Exotic Stone Hexagon - Polished in Lagoon color, and hundreds of other fun, blue choices on the ProSource website.

For more contrast, complement your Blueprint walls with neutrals (Armstrong’s Natural Creations Diamond 10 Tech – Earthcuts vinyl flooring in Parsa Irish Cream), pastels (Daltile City Light Mosaic ceramic tile in South Beach color), or bold (Atlas’ Whimsical Knob 142-V in Verdigris) bathroom fixtures and flooring.

Watch the video to see how products at ProSource complement Blueprint.

Recommended Color Complements: retro-1970s orange, yellow, or green, gray and cream neutrals



Metropolitan by Benjamin Moore^®
Benjamin Moore is doing a 180 with its 2019 Color of the Year. Last year’s brilliant, red Caliente has been unseated by Metropolitan AF-690, a sophisticated, understated gray that adapts effortlessly to any space.

“Comforting, composed, and effortlessly sophisticated, Metropolitan AF-690 exudes beauty and balance,” says Benjamin Moore Director of Strategic Design Intelligence Ellen O’Neill. “It’s a color in the neutral spectrum that references a contemplative state of mind and design. Not arresting nor aggressive, this understated yet glamorous gray creates a soothing, impactful common ground.”

Enjoy the cool undertones of Metropolitan alone or in combination with Benjamin Moore’s Color Trends 2019, a palette of 15 coordinating hues ranging from “ethereal neutrals to frothy pinks to rich blues and greens.”

In the kitchen, Metropolitan works well with any design scheme – contemporary or transitional, cottage or traditional. The universal gray buffers metallic fixtures and stone countertops to create a space that’s both sleek and comforting. Pair Metropolitan with a Silestone Platinum Series quartz countertop and the Top Knobs Appliance Pull M721-8, just two of thousands of brand-name kitchen products available at wholesale prices from ProSource.

Watch the video to see how products at ProSource complement Metropolitan.

Recommended Color Complements: teal, green, or navy; ivory, white, or beige



Garden Patch by Dutch Boy^®
Dutch Boy's Garden Patch 326-5DB is a “nostalgic, botanical hue” and part of the Homestead palette. It captures the feeling of simple living and pairs beautifully with soft neutrals and pops of gentle color for a serene space.

“All of our colors for 2019 have a happier tone and reflect an upswing in how people are feeling,” says Dutch Boy Paints Color and Design Manager Rachel Skafidas. “Even colors that are traditionally on the cooler side of the palette have a level of warmth and happiness than what we’ve seen in the recent past.”

The grassy green Garden Patch, “not too deep and not too primary,” works effortlessly with each of Dutch Boy Paints new palettes: Studio, with bold, primary colors; Sanctuary, with calm, muted shades; and Homestead, with warm, natural tones.

In the bedroom or guest room, Garden Patch creates a comfortably welcoming haven. The color is subtle enough to be used on all four walls yet striking enough to create a focal point behind a headboard or fireplace. Both carpet and wood flooring work with this unexpectedly versatile green.

Play up the Garden Patch walls with carpet tiles from ProSource. Install complementary carpet tiles like Core Elements Mayday TL in Command color, or go for a more matchy look with Core Elements Altered TL in Make Over color.

Watch the video to see how products at ProSource complement Garden Patch.

Recommended Color Complements: “soft naturals and pops of warm color”



Living Coral by Pantone^®
Providing a unique expression for color of the year options, Pantone selected 16-1546 Living Coral for 2019. Vibrant yet mellow, playful while warm, and all-around fun are terms that leap to mind with this choice. Reading as poetic prose, it's defined as an animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge.

Representing the fusion of modern life, Living Coral is a nurturing color that appears in natural surroundings, while at the same time it displays a lively presence within social media. Living Coral emits the desired, familiar, and energizing aspects of color found in nature. In its glorious, yet unfortunately more elusive, display beneath the sea, this vivifying and effervescent color mesmerizes the eye and mind.

For a kids room, it’s the perfect option as its engaging nature welcomes and encourages lighthearted activity. It embodies the desire for playful expression. It only a little is desired, it resonates well as an accent within a space.

“Color is an equalizing lens through which we experience our natural and digital realities, and this is particularly true for Living Coral," says Leatrice Eiserman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. “With consumers craving human interaction and social connection, the humanizing and heartening qualities displayed by the convivial Pantone Living Coral hit a responsive cord.”

Match Living Coral with a weathered hardwood floor found at ProSource, such as Castle Combe Originals from USFloors. If ceramic is the preference, consider Emser Tile’s Gateway in Grigio color. Decorá offers great choices in gray such as Maxwell 5-Piece or Roselyn, but there are multiple possibilities from all the cabinet brands.

Watch the video to see how products at ProSource complement Living Coral.

Recommended Color Complements: gray, white, brown or neutrals

Let ProSource Wholesale^® help you use these colors in your next project. Find inspiration on our website, select products at a local ProSource showroom, or connect with a talented design expert to get started on your customized space.

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