Issue #1 - 2017

Statement Neutrals

The latest neutrals have arrived – and they are making quite the statement

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Philosophical412ERusted Nail

333GSweetwood

432D

Purpletone305E

* Due to individual printer and computer monitor limitations, colors seen here may vary slightly from actual paint colors. Visit your local retailer to view the actual color chip and confirm your color selection.

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Q: Tell us what you’re seeing right now in the world of neutrals. What classic colors are trending and what new nuances are you seeing?

Noble: Directionally, neutrals are definitely getting warmer. We’ve seen the cool-gray trend reach its crest, and a shift toward warm grays, whites, and taupes is now occurring. This softening is seen in trending color palettes, such as our Purpose collection for 2017, where colors reflect larger shifts, like sustainability, farm-to-fashion, upcycling, and thoughtful production. In that vein, I think of timeless classics, such as Chino’s 423A and Sweetwood 432D, that, while always in style, have a prominent place in this current warming trend.

Q: We love this idea of statement neutrals! How do you define a statement neutral?

Noble: I believe many of us would categorize neutral colors as white, beige, and tan, but neutrals can be much more color-forward than that. The shift to expansive gray in the past few years has taught us that a dramatic, deep, cool gray can absolutely serve as a neutral color in a space, as can a chalky blue, misty green, soulful violet, and so many more.

Q: What makes a statement neu-tral a statement neutral?

Noble: The saturation level is essential to selecting a statement neutral. Saturation refers to the colorfulness of a hue—gray to

color. A statement neutral should be a color with a low saturation level. Just as crucial is the value of the color. Think of darker colors in the fan deck as opposed to lighter ones. I would also suggest using a flat enamel or velvet sheen.

Q: What are some of your favorite statement neutrals?

Noble: A few of my new go-to statement neutrals that I recom-mend trying are Valleyfloor 419E, Equinox 413D, Mustard Seed 325D, Rusted Nail 333G, Philosophical 412E , and Faded Orchid 303E.

Q: What’s the best way to use these new statement neutrals? Are there any rules one needs to keep in mind?

Noble: For a bold space, layer complementary colors and fini-shes, and for a timeless look, use the traditional neutral colors of linen and whitewashed wood.

Q: What kind of finishes, art, and accessories work wellwith statement neutrals?

Noble: Any and all! Think of an art gallery. For example, the Cleveland Museum of Art uses grayed and midnight blues so that the artwork is truly the feature. The key is to think of this color as the canvas, as an allover wall color that you can build your room around, with layers that let the fur-nishings and accessories become the accents.

Timeless & VersatileForever enduring and continually celebrated for their timeless appeal and endless versatility, neutrals are capable of making a stunning statement. And what we’re seeing now couldn’t be more exciting. Just what’s ahead? Lots of new nuances to timeless hues, plus a fresh wave of brand-new arrivals unlike anything we’ve ever forecast before. These shades are so captivating that we created a new category: Statement Neutrals.

STATEMENT NEUTRALS

Pratt & Lambert’s own Carolyn Ames Noble gave us the inside scoop.

Chino’s423A

* Due to individual printer and computer monitor limitations, colors seen here may vary slightly from actual paint colors. Visit your local retailer to view the actual color chip and confirm your color selection.

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Neutrals can be much more color-forward than white, beige and tan

423A

308A

413D

303E

432D

418B

325D

310F

423C

305E

333G

208G

412F

419E

412E

310G

Chino’s

Icecap

Equinox

Faded Orchid

Sweetwood

Newbury Gray

Mustard Seed

Newport

Façade

Purpletone

Rusted Nail

Bluebonnet

Andiron

Valleyfloor

Philosophical

Aristocratic

Neutrals are getting warmer. We’ve seen the cool-gray trend reach its crest, and a shift toward warm grays, whites, and taupes is now occurring. Here are some statement neutrals that can be used to bring a fresh new look to any space.

Rusted Nail333G

* Due to individual printer and computer monitor limitations, colors seen here may vary slightly from actual paint colors. Visit your local retailer to view the actual color chip and confirm your color selection.

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Chino’s 423A ................................Phantom 11-31

Sweetwood 432D .......................Café Cubano 7-25

Façade 423C ................................Brierwood 11-27

Andiron 412F ................................Stone’s Throw 28-18

Icecap 308A ................................Morning Star 27-3

Newbury Gray 418B ...................Pavanne 25-26

Purpletone 305E ........................Siberian Iris 30-22

Valleyfloor 419E ..........................Misty Moors 19-22

Equinox 413D ...............................Steel 28-22

Mustard Seed 325D ...................Tripoli Sand 13-27

Rusted Nail 333G .......................Cinnabark 5-21

Philosophical 412E .....................Carriage Stone 28-19

Faded Orchid 303E ...................Faded Plum 31-23

Newport 310F ..............................Symphony Blue 27-20

Bluebonnet 208G .......................Black Violet 28-15

Aristocratic 310G ........................Noir 24-16

As we work to introduce out latest Pratt & Lambert colors nationwide, color names and numbers will vary by retailer location. Below is a cross-reference chart of the closest matching colors.

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Newbury Gray

418B

* Due to individual printer and computer monitor limitations, colors seen here may vary slightly from actual paint colors. Visit your local retailer to view the actual color chip and confirm your color selection.