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Dulux Colour Forecast 2024

Designed to transform your home into a soothing retreat, the Solstice palette of rich and organic hues, can cocoon us and help to evoke feelings of strength and joy. Solstice is influenced by the pared-back Scandinavian design style with the added warmth of colours inspired by the Mediterranean and desert landscapes.

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Howick Half

Howick Half is a soft neutral with a red undertone. This versatile colour can be used in both traditional and contemporary homes and brings a lovely warmth to the space. It pairs well with the lush warm ivory of Remuera.

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Howick Half is a soft neutral with a red undertone. This versatile colour can be used in both traditional and contemporary homes and brings a lovely warmth to the space. It pairs well with the lush warm ivory of Remuera.
Artwork: Thirty Six by Ben Mazey.
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Nurturing hues

The toasty palette of rich browns, clay and warm neutrals is designed to evoke a comforting, familiar and inviting feeling to make you feel safe and at home.

Desert inspired

Inspired by shades of the African savannah, the palette brings together warm colours with cooler accents and tactile details, such as braided textiles and sculptural forms.

Artwork: Quiet Remembrance – Blue by Louise Blyton.

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Paekākāriki

The warm, slightly muted creamy yellow of Paekākāriki is a wonderful choice for main walls or a feature colour inside and out. It pairs well with warm whites such as Sandfly Point Quarter and Cardrona and mid-to-dark blues.

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The warm, slightly muted creamy yellow of Paekākāriki is a wonderful choice for main walls or a feature colour inside and out. It pairs well with warm whites such as Sandfly Point Quarter and Cardrona and mid-to-dark blues.
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Sunsoaked warmth

Walls predominantly feature clay shades with red undertones such as Potters Park in this palette, which opens the opportunity for striking accents in midtone blues such as Ocean Surf and sun-loving citrus yellows.

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Potters Park

Potters Park is a soft and welcoming terracotta that can be used as either an accent colour or an all-over wall colour. This cosy neutral pairs well with warm whites like Cardrona and Epsom as well as darker colours with warm undertones such as Terrible Billy and Waipoua Forest.

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Potters Park is a soft and welcoming terracotta that can be used as either an accent colour or an all-over wall colour.  This cosy neutral pairs well with warm whites like Cardrona and Epsom as well as darker colours with warm undertones such as Terrible Billy and Waipoua Forest.
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Warmth through colour

A melting pot of Mediterranean, Scandinavian and African influence, the Solstice palette serves as a reminder that as the days grow longer there are better days ahead. The trend is rich with organic colours that wrap warmth around us to evoke feelings of security and strength.

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Transform your home with the Solstice palette

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Ponsonby

The decadent rust-coloured brown of Ponsonby can be used to add a sense of warmth and cosiness to any space. Use it as an accent colour both inside or out, or as a dramatic all-over wall colour in a study or bedroom. try pairing it with warm whites like Cardrona or rich deep browns like Waipoua Forest.

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The decadent rust-coloured brown of Ponsonby can be used to add a sense of warmth and cosiness to any space.  Use it as an accent colour both inside or out, or as a dramatic all-over wall colour in a study or bedroom.  try pairing it with warm whites like Cardrona or rich deep browns like Waipoua Forest.
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Block colour comfort

Sure to appeal to a broad audience with its restorative warmth, Solstice can create joyful, cosy spaces to provide comfort and form the perfect backdrop for gatherings and entertaining spaces that are complemented by highly textured fabrics and curved elements.

Outside influence

Bask in comforting neutrals with a touch of depth that are infused with baked, sun-soaked warm colours and influenced by a soft glow.

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Paekākāriki

The warm, slightly muted creamy yellow of Paekākāriki is a wonderful choice for main walls or a feature colour inside and out. It pairs well with warm whites such as Sandfly Point Quarter and Cardrona and mid-to-dark blues.

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The warm, slightly muted creamy yellow of Paekākāriki is a wonderful choice for main walls or a feature colour inside and out. It pairs well with warm whites such as Sandfly Point Quarter and Cardrona and mid-to-dark blues.
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Walls & Ceiling

Howick Half

Howick Half is a soft neutral with a red undertone. This versatile colour can be used in both traditional and contemporary homes and brings a lovely warmth to the space. It pairs well with the lush warm ivory of Remuera.

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Howick Half is a soft neutral with a red undertone. This versatile colour can be used in both traditional and contemporary homes and brings a lovely warmth to the space. It pairs well with the lush warm ivory of Remuera.
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Imperfect perfection

This trend is rich with organic and primitive shapes with colours that wrap warmth around us and promote feelings of security and strength. Hard surfaces are softened using highly textural fabrics with imperfect slub effects, and tactile suede and velvet. The addition of high pile carpets or rugs that feature tassels and fringing invite you into spaces to wind down and relax.

Natural style

This trend embodies a harmonious blend of cosy and calm styling elements. Details inspired by Grecian motifs are a harmonious match with furniture and sculptural decor made of raw and unfinished materials such as natural stone, concrete, terrazzo, terracotta, clay and lava stone.

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Paekākāriki

The warm, slightly muted creamy yellow of Paekākāriki is a wonderful choice for main walls or a feature colour inside and out. It pairs well with warm whites such as Sandfly Point Quarter and Cardrona and mid-to-dark blues.

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The warm, slightly muted creamy yellow of Paekākāriki is a wonderful choice for main walls or a feature colour inside and out. It pairs well with warm whites such as Sandfly Point Quarter and Cardrona and mid-to-dark blues.
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Refresh your home with style

Explore the three beautiful palettes of the Dulux Colour Forecast 2024 and transform your home with the latest trends.

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Expert tips

Davina's advice

Dulux Colour and Design Specialist Davina Harper shares her expert colour and design tips.

How to use Dulux Colour Forecast colours at home

Midtones work best when used on all four walls, particularly in bedrooms and living spaces. For smaller spaces, you can use less volume on either one or two walls. Don’t forget ceilings and areas such as picture rails or dado rails, which also work well in midtone colour schemes.

Plan ahead

Before choosing colour schemes and soft furnishings, it's crucial to consider elements you can’t change easily such as carpet, tiles, laminate or stone, and/or curtains and blinds that you will need to ensure work with the new colours chosen.

Choosing Colour

For colour accuracy, simply order swatches or sample pots in your chosen colours to view them in your home’s natural light conditions. We also have an online colour advice team and a Colour Design Service if you prefer a design professional to help curate your space

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Be inspired by our other beautiful palettes for 2024

Journey

The Journey palette invites you in with overarching warmth, bringing together rich midtone hues such as yellow-greens and blues alongside rich decadent reds and plum for contrast.

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Muse

Heavily influenced by the nostalgia of the postmodern era, with a particular emphasis on the '70s, the Muse palette is a celebration of the free-spirited styles of the past.

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Only Dulux colour mixed with Dulux Wash&Wear® paint gives you exact colour accuracy to create the iconic Dulux Colours of New Zealand colours that look fresh in your home for years.

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Whether you’re thinking of using colours from the Dulux Colour Forecast 2024, or just looking for the right white, we know that choosing colours can be tricky. Why not try one of our Dulux colour services to help you with your decision and give you confidence in your colour choice.

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Dulux sample pots and swatches help visualise your paint colour and test it under different light sources to help determine the perfect choice for you.

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