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Dulux Colour Forecast 2025

As a response to seeking comfort and security, the moody Recollect palette evokes a sense of nostalgia, reflection and sophistication with yellow-based greens and deep olive shades paired with rich wine shades.

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Sophisticated personality ​

Purple, rich burgundies and wine colours are predicted to be a strong colour direction for 2025 evoking feelings of opulence and cosiness.

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​Don't be afraid to elevate your space with textures and opulent fabrics including crushed velvet, chenille and damask in clashing patterns such as diagonal stripes, diamonds, checks and nostalgic florals.

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Auburn Flair

Orange can radiate warmth and energy and is quite stimulating and thought-provoking. Orange is available in many shades and tones. Burnt orange looks great in formal areas and the lighter orange shades of apricot or peach work beautifully in bedrooms and living spaces.

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Orange can radiate warmth and energy and is quite stimulating and thought-provoking. Orange is available in many shades and tones. Burnt orange looks great in formal areas and the lighter orange shades of apricot or peach work beautifully in bedrooms and living spaces.
Artwork: Floral study on stripes by Ali McNabney.
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Rethinking design

A second-hand influence is key in the Recollect palette, reflecting both an appreciation for classic design and a commitment to sustainability.

​The economic downturn also plays a part in a desire for more affordable options, leading us to seek out unique vintage pieces that also tell a story.

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Consider combining vintage furniture to curate a space that reflects your inner self.

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Zingiber

Yellows are vibrant and reflective and can create a happy and bright environment. Yellow is warm and is perfectly suited for south-facing spaces. Yellows can be used in casual living areas, hallways and entry spaces to create a light-filled bright setting.

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Yellows are vibrant and reflective and can create a happy and bright environment. Yellow is warm and is perfectly suited for south-facing spaces. Yellows can be used in casual living areas, hallways and entry spaces to create a light-filled bright setting.
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Recollect draws on our fondness for the simplicity of past eras creating a feeling of connection to our heritage that provides a sense of meaning and continuity.​

While older generations find comfort in the past, young ones see newness and exciting opportunities to blend classic styles with modern décor recreating the moods of their grandparents and parents' homes while also expressing their own style.​

Select your favourite colours from the Recollect palette below to order sample pots and A4 swatches.

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Get the Dulux look for your home as inspired by the Recollect palette below with the ceiling in Remuera, balustrade in Devils Staircase, and walls and trim in Danseys Pass.

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Home comforts

The palette is a moodier curation for those seeking comfort and security, with furniture and décor elements spanning from the '50s to '90s integrated into an eclectic personalised style.​

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Mirrored finishes and high gloss furniture pieces are central elements to the trend adding a touch of modern glamour and intrigue.​

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Bucklands Beach

A lovely coral pink, Bucklands Beach is ideal for interior walls as an accent colour. It pairs well with warm tones such as Ōpononi and Midhirst.

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A lovely coral pink, Bucklands Beach is ideal for interior walls as an accent colour. It pairs well with warm tones such as Ōpononi and Midhirst.
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Red hot cinnamon

The deep cinnamon of Earnscleugh creates a warm tonal interior that is brilliantly suited to uplifting furnishings in soft oranges and vibrant corals enhanced by a playful burst of bright red on the door in Devils Staircase is a fun accent​.

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Remuera

Remuera is a traditional and timeless warm white that works beautifully with most colour schemes inside and out in any style of home. Remuera works well with warm neutrals such as Ōpononi and Mason Bay.

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Remuera is a traditional and timeless warm white that works beautifully with most colour schemes inside and out in any style of home. Remuera works well with warm neutrals such as Ōpononi and Mason Bay.
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Olive Blend

Olive Blend is a perfect olive green ready for any accent wall or highlights for exteriors. It pairs well with the lush ivory of Remuera and warm neutral Muriwai.

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Olive Blend is a perfect olive green ready for any accent wall or highlights for exteriors. It pairs well with the lush ivory of Remuera and warm neutral Muriwai.
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Appreciation for the classics

Make your home your own with accents such as plush textiles, coloured glass, and glossy marble surfaces.​ ​

Scheme Recollect colours with confidence

Time to make design changes at home? Consider our inspirational colour schemes for your next project. Select your favourite colours to order sample pots and A4-size swatches.

Devils Staircase

Bucklands Beach

Earnscleugh

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Tidal Green

Olive Blend

Earnscleugh

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Driven by our need to appreciate things in the slow lane the Still palette has a calming effect that can create a nourishing and comforting environment.

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Emerge palette

An uplifting palette of paired-back pastels, Emerge is filled with soft greens, mauves and a deep red to bring joy without overwhelming a space.

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Need help with colour?

Whether you’re thinking of using colours from the Dulux Colour Forecast 2025, 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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Choosing a colour for your home can be tricky. The fastest way to sample colour is with our colour visualisation tool.

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