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Colour Forecast 2019

Wholeself

Do you feel like your brain is in constant overdrive? It’s time to switch off the smartphone and clear out the mental clutter. Wholeself helps us to create a calm, distraction-free zone where we can dial back the volume and reconnect with ourselves. Colours featured: Dulux Silver Thaw and Jacks Point.

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Stop, breathe and simply be in the moment.

Our home is our temple, a place where we can ignite the senses through gentle, nurturing tones. We remove all the fussy details to channel a sense of quiet minimalism. Rounded curves and soft, plush surfaces are enriched by subtle layerings of texture. Life has never felt so good.

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Shetland Lace

The soft neutral with a pink undertone Shetland Lace is a refreshing complement to stronger accents of terracotta and timber browns. It pairs well with charcoals such as Brown Mystery and whites such as Casper White Quarter and White On White™.

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The soft neutral with a pink undertone Shetland Lace is a refreshing complement to stronger accents of terracotta and timber browns.  It pairs well with charcoals such as Brown Mystery and whites such as Casper White Quarter and White On White™.
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The Wholeself Palette

Wholeself warms you up and cools you down with soft blushes and hints of grey-green. Enticing neutrals and glamorous golds are tempered by a cool base of mauve greys.

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Benhar

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Silver Thaw

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A soothing tonal palette helps to create a room where you can switch off both visually and mentally. Beauty is found in subtle textural details and quiet colour accents.

Evoke a feeling of relaxation and wellness

Evoke a feeling of relaxation and wellness in your guest room or retreat by using a soft green such as Dulux Wainui Beach. For a truly chilled space, choose tonal hues for your other elements.

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Cavelli Islands

Cavelli Islands a bright and zesty yellow with a green undertone. Use it as an accent colour such as on a front door for a bright and cheerful welcome.

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Cavelli Islands a bright and zesty yellow with a green undertone. Use it as an accent colour such as on a front door for a bright and cheerful welcome.
Dulux Colour Forecast 2019 –– Wholeself Palette. Styled by Bree Leech. Photographer: Lisa Cohen.
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Classic and bold

Crumbling antiques create a beautiful contrast against contemporary décor in classic forms, and precious materials of brass and marble. Bold modern colour breaks from tradition and creates a distinction from the past.

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Silver Thaw

The versatility, and often chameleon-like qualities, of grey makes it a great choice for almost every style of home from contemporary to traditional. From welcoming warm greys through to cooler shades, explore the depths of this colour to find the perfect combination for your space.

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Dulux Wash&Wear® is ideal for all interior walls including high traffic areas such as hallways and family rooms and where minimal light reflection is desired. Wash&Wear® 101 Barrier Technology® creates a hard-wearing finish that allows you to wipe away most common marks, scuffs and stains with a wet cloth so your walls will look freshly painted for years.

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The versatility, and often chameleon-like qualities, of grey makes it a great choice for almost every style of home from contemporary to traditional. From welcoming warm greys through to cooler shades, explore the depths of this colour to find the perfect combination for your space.
Dulux Colour Forecast 2019 –– Wholeself Palette. Styled by Bree Leech. Photographer: Lisa Cohen.
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Add a touch of indulgence to your spaces by combining luxe finishes with a palette of precious jewel tones. 20th century relics are reborn into the new millennium.

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Jacks Point

The subtle, greyed-off mauve of Jacks Point works well in bedrooms, studies and bathrooms. It is a perfect complement to the cool colours of natural stone and granite. Pair it with soft grey Manorburn Half, warm neutral Haast Half or bolder colours such as Kaikōura.

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The subtle, greyed-off mauve of Jacks Point works well in bedrooms, studies and bathrooms. It is a perfect complement to the cool colours of natural stone and granite. Pair it with soft grey Manorburn Half, warm neutral Haast Half or bolder colours such as Kaikōura.
Dulux Colour Forecast 2019 –– Wholeself Palette. Styled by Bree Leech. Photographer: Lisa Cohen.
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Be adventurous with colours you love. Deep moody hues when combined with classic 30's cues blend with bold 60's style create an ‘eclectic classic’ look.

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Hopelands

Hopelands is a soft warm neutral with pink and brown undertones. It can be used as a main colour or feature colour both inside and out. Pair it with crisp whites such as Ōkārito or very soft neutrals Ōhau and Hicks Bay.

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Dulux Wash&Wear® is ideal for all interior walls including high traffic areas such as hallways and family rooms and where minimal light reflection is desired. Wash&Wear® 101 Barrier Technology® creates a hard-wearing finish that allows you to wipe away most common marks, scuffs and stains with a wet cloth so your walls will look freshly painted for years.

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Hopelands is a soft warm neutral with pink and brown undertones. It can be used as a main colour or feature colour both inside and out. Pair it with crisp whites such as Ōkārito or very soft neutrals Ōhau and Hicks Bay.
Dulux Colour Forecast 2019 –– Wholeself Palette. Styled by Bree Leech. Photographer: Lisa Cohen.
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The Dulux Colour Forecast is about more than colour, it helps bring trends to life in your home through styling and accessories. Here we take you through key elements and styling tips for the Wholeself trend.

Keep it simple

Make your bedroom simple, relaxing and restful using a limited colour palette. Create moments of interest and contrast with a dark ceiling and a change in materials, like this chimney finished in onyx.

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Dulux Colour Forecast 2019 –– Wholeself Palette. Styled by Bree Leech. Photographer: Lisa Cohen.
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Outside in

Bringing the outside in can really bring your interiors to life. Indoor plants improve your air quality and take you closer to nature, which is great for health and happiness.

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Benhar

The terracotta orange of Benhar works well as an accent colour particularly when it is paired with timber and warm neutrals. Radiating warmth and energy, Benhar can work beautifully in both bedrooms and living spaces.

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Dulux Wash&Wear® is ideal for all interior walls including high traffic areas such as hallways and family rooms and where minimal light reflection is desired. Wash&Wear® 101 Barrier Technology® creates a hard-wearing finish that allows you to wipe away most common marks, scuffs and stains with a wet cloth so your walls will look freshly painted for years.

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The terracotta orange of Benhar works well as an accent colour particularly when it is paired with timber and warm neutrals. Radiating warmth and energy, Benhar can work beautifully in both bedrooms and living spaces.
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For more details on the products and colours featured in our 2019 colour forecast, read our digital magazine.

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Legacy

A Legacy of eclectic elegance. Artwork: 'Ophelia Ritual One', Figgoscope Curates

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Identity

The Identity trend speaks to the radical, non-conformist in us all. It empowers us to live on the wild side and express our true inner creative.

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Repair

It's time to Repair our connection with nature.

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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.

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