It's like gray and brown had a baby
You might recall that last year Sherwin-Williams chose "Alabaster" white
as the Color of the Year. Well, are you ready for their 2017 pick?
Drumroll, please: The big winner is "Poised Taupe," which isn't hot or
cold, dark or light, but something in the middle zone. Or, according to
what Sue Wadden, the director of color marketing for Sherwin-Williams,
told the Today Show: "It's like gray and brown had a baby."
The company says the hue
is a modern take on a timeliness classic and explained their choice in a
statement: "It signals a new direction in society's ever-growing thirst
for beautiful neutrals
that bring warm and cool tones together to create one irresistibly
versatile color." We have to say, this color definitely strikes the
balance between bold and subtle.
"Neutrals
are shifting," Wadden says. "For five years everybody's talking about
gray ― well, they're warming up." So, basically, if you want to stay
ahead of the trends,
this color is calling your name. Even though it's not a bright red,
blue or other in-your-face hue, it'll make a statement as soon as guests
enter your home. If you can't picture what this would look like in your
home, allow us to help.
In an entry way
with wood floors and white trim it comes off as traditional and
inviting — but we recommend adding a few colorful accents (like the
orange flowers seen here!) to keep the space from feeling stuffy or
boring.
Sherwin Williams
Meanwhile, if you want to use it in your bedroom, try to stick with light-colored floors and bedding so the hue doesn't transform your nighttime escape into a dark cave.
Sherwin Williams
And in the kitchen, this dark neutral will pair well with most existing color schemes
(so you won't have to invest in brand new dishes). Here, a rustic
yellow and sea-foam green hold their own against the gray walls.
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