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Colour Forecast 2019

Identity

It’s time to break out of the mould and show us the real you. Identity speaks to the radical, non-conformist in us all. It empowers us to live on the wild side and express our true inner creative. Who cares what anyone else thinks? Featured: ‘Untitled no.23’ original artwork by Max Lawrence White, Modern Times; ‘Blue Savana’ original artwork by Mim Fanning, Studio Gallery. Colours featured: Dulux Southern Alps and Dulux Massey.

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Identity empowers you to show your true colours

Rules and conventions are thrown out the window, freeing us up to experiment with a bold and individualistic vision. Filled with fun and spirited energy, bursting with the spontaneity of youth and wild optimism, colour becomes the adrenaline for our senses.

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Southern Alps

The popular soft ultra-pure white of Southern Alps is the ultimate choice for interiors and exteriors. It is ideal for walls, ceilings, trims and features such as fretwork and window frames. The freshness of Southern Alps will brighten any space and give it a luxe modern vibe.

Featured product: Dulux Wash&Wear®

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 popular soft ultra-pure white of Southern Alps is the ultimate choice for interiors and exteriors. It is ideal for walls, ceilings, trims and features such as fretwork and window frames. The freshness of Southern Alps will brighten any space and give it a luxe modern vibe.
Artwork: ‘Untitled no.23’ by Max Lawrence White, Modern Times
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The Identity Palette

Colour me happy! Unusual combinations of saturated blues, purples and oranges against a base of paler notes are the perfect palette for expressing true individuality.

Pelican Bill Half

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Massey

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Roxburgh

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Painted Clay

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Tata Beach

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Sunbird Orange

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Devils Staircase

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Red Rocks

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Manapōuri

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Waiheke

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Colour tip

You don't need colour on every wall to make a daring and adventurous statement. Experiment with the smaller architectural details, applying a colour that will transform them into a special feature.

Flaunt the fabulous

A mish-mash of modern multi-cultural influences call up the colourful, futuristic vibes of sci-fi fantasy and off-the-wall selfie culture. They empower us to be brave and confident and to flaunt the fabulous, colourful quirks and flaws that make us who we are.

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Tata Beach

Tata Beach is a bright and cheerful orange-yellow that works well as a feature or accent colour such as on a front door. Team it with warm whites such as Cardrona and Sandfly Point Half as well soft yellows and deep chocolate browns.

Featured product: Dulux Wash&Wear®

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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Tata Beach is a bright and cheerful orange-yellow that works well as a feature or accent colour such as on a front door. Team it with warm whites such as Cardrona and Sandfly Point Half as well soft yellows and deep chocolate browns.
Featured: ‘Mustard’ original painting by Stacey Rees, Modern Times
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Anything goes

Anything goes with Identity, so choose what you love, go with what makes you smile and create a bold, optimistic statement in your home. Your bedroom is a perfect place to start experimenting with colour and defining your style.

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Pelican Bill Half

Dusky pink Pelican Bill Half is fabulous for feature walls, children's rooms and nurseries or even extend your colour adventure outside with this stunning shade on your garden pots. It schemes well with cool whites such as White on White™ or Vivid White™.

Dulux Wash&Wear®

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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Dusky pink Pelican Bill Half is fabulous for feature walls, children's rooms and nurseries or even extend your colour adventure outside with this stunning shade on your garden pots. It schemes well with cool whites such as White on White™ or Vivid White™.
Artwork: ‘Ionisation’ by Liam Snootle, Studio Gallery
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Call out simple details

Bold hues can be used to call out simple, unassuming architectural details transforming them into features within your home. This gives you the option to feature strong statement colours such as Devils Staircase and Manapouri in small but impactful doses.

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Waiheke

The beautiful vibrant emerald green of Waiheke is perfect as a feature wall, front door or accent colour. Pair it with crisp whites such as Ōkārito or soft neutrals such as Lyttelton Quarter and Ōpononi.

Featured product: Dulux Wash&Wear®

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 beautiful vibrant emerald green of Waiheke is perfect as a feature wall, front door or accent colour. Pair it with crisp whites such as Ōkārito or soft neutrals such as Lyttelton Quarter and Ōpononi.
Artwork: ‘A Portion For Foxes’ painting by Stacey Rees, Modern Times.
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Create amazing backdrops for graphic art

Simple geometric features can create amazing backdrops for graphic art. We have selected Manapouri and Taylors Mistake hues to complement this artwork rather than distract from it.

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Waiheke

The beautiful vibrant emerald green of Waiheke is perfect as a feature wall, front door or accent colour. Pair it with crisp whites such as Ōkārito or soft neutrals such as Lyttelton Quarter and Ōpononi.

Featured product: Dulux Wash&Wear®

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 beautiful vibrant emerald green of Waiheke is perfect as a feature wall, front door or accent colour. Pair it with crisp whites such as Ōkārito or soft neutrals such as Lyttelton Quarter and Ōpononi.
Artwork: ‘A Portion For Foxes’ painting by Stacey Rees, Modern Times
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Get the look with the Identity trend

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 Identity trend.

Any art goes in Identity but graphic art especially fits this trend. Making a bold statement with strong colour combinations, graphic patterns and quirky details is a great way to perfect this look.

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Devils Staircase

Devils Staircase is one of our brightest reds, but it is also soft enough to work as an accent inside and out. It is perfect when used with warm neutrals such as Kauri Cliffs Half and Kauri Cliffs Double.

Featured product: Dulux Aquanamel Gloss in Devils Staircase

Achieve the look using Dulux Aquanamel Gloss in Devils Staircase. Dulux Aquanamel can be used in place of traditional oil-based enamels, which not only saves time, but has the added benefit of paintwork not turning yellow with time.

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Devils Staircase is one of our brightest reds, but it is also soft enough to work as an accent inside and out. It is perfect when used with warm neutrals such as Kauri Cliffs Half and Kauri Cliffs Double.
Artwork: ‘This Life We Share’, by Jasmine Mansbridge, Fenton & Fenton
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Get the look with the Identity trend

A white kitchen can be just as bold and creative with the addition of a few key details. Coloured pendant lighting and brightly coloured stools will lift the look and bring some fun into your kitchen space. Add a simple coloured detail on an adjacent wall for some contrasting colour.

Blue stools under a white kitchen island

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Waiheke

The beautiful vibrant emerald green of Waiheke is perfect as a feature wall, front door or accent colour. Pair it with crisp whites such as Ōkārito or soft neutrals such as Lyttelton Quarter and Ōpononi.

Featured product: Dulux Wash&Wear®

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 beautiful vibrant emerald green of Waiheke is perfect as a feature wall, front door or accent colour. Pair it with crisp whites such as Ōkārito or soft neutrals such as Lyttelton Quarter and Ōpononi.
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Want to see more of the Identity trend?

For more details on the products and colours featured in our 2019 colour forecast, read our digital magazine. Featured: ‘Untitled no.23’ original artwork by Max Lawrence White, Modern Times; ‘Blue Savana’ original artwork by Mim Fanning, Studio Gallery

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Legacy

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

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Repair

The Repair trend helps us revive our relationship with nature and embrace a more holistic and ‘circular’ way of living.

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Wholeself

The Wholeself trend helps us to create a calm, distraction-free zone where we can dial back the volume and reconnect with ourselves.

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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.

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