
2017 Colour Forecast
Sentience
Tactility is our relief from the pressure of the screen and the smooth unsympathetic surfaces we endure daily. Colours featured: Dulux Calm Peak, Dulux Mt Albert, Dulux Pūpū Springs and Dulux Tītahi Bay.
Texture has become a remedy for our senses
Move away from smooth, cold surfaces and surround yourself with warm colours, flesh tones and vegetal hues. Rediscover colours that are soothing and restorative; relaxing and tonal, but not dull. Create interiors with texture, tactility and undulating surfaces.
Subtle pastels and soft naturals make up the Sentience palette. New beiges with a hint of grey are versatile and will pair easily with the mellow hues of the range.
Sentience Gallery

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Tītahi Bay
The light pink-apricot of Tītahi Bay works well as a feature colour inside or out. It makes for a cosy bedroom colour or a great backdrop for artwork. Pair it with warm whites and neutrals such as Haast Half and Ōamaru.

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Tītahi Bay
The light pink-apricot of Tītahi Bay works well as a feature colour inside or out. It makes for a cosy bedroom colour or a great backdrop for artwork. Pair it with warm whites and neutrals such as Haast Half and Ōamaru.

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Glinks Gully Double
Glinks Gully Double is a popular soft and warm sandy neutral. It is great when used as main wall colour both inside and out. Team this classic neutral with warm whites such as Cardrona Half and Southern Alps, as well as deeper browns such as Norsewood, Terrible Billy and Colorsteel® Ironsand.

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Mason Bay Double
Mason Bay Double is a popular soft beige that provides the backdrop to personalise your home with layers of complementary shades or accent colours. This warm shade pairs well with Southern Alps, Mason Bay Quarter and North Head.

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Glinks Gully Double
Glinks Gully Double is a popular soft and warm sandy neutral. It is great when used as main wall colour both inside and out. Team this classic neutral with warm whites such as Cardrona Half and Southern Alps, as well as deeper browns such as Norsewood, Terrible Billy and Colorsteel® Ironsand.
Colour palette
Colours displayed should be used as a guide for your colour selection. To ensure best accuracy, test your colour choice at home by ordering Dulux Sample Pots and Large Colour Swatches.
Order sample pots or A4 colour swatchesBring this trend to life in your home
The Sentience trend is almost as much about texture as it is about colour. It features warm hues, flesh tones and vegetal shades that are soothing to the senses and a delight to both run your eyes over and to touch.

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Disclaimer
Colours displayed should be used as a guide for your colour selection. To ensure best accuracy, test your colour choice at home by ordering Dulux Sample Pots and A4 Colour Swatches.