LLStyle: 2022's Most Popular Colors

For over two decades, Pantone’s announcement of Color of the Year has set the tone (so to speak) for the next year’s design trends, whether that be in interiors, graphics, fashion, or beyond. Through their careful process of research and trend analysis, the pigment company has leveraged their respected legacy to become a forward-thinking resource for trendsetters and designers alike. They’ve even inspired paint brands like Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore to jump on the bandwagon with their own Colors of the Year, resulting in a wide palette of inspiration for the year to come.

Green With Envy
Pantone’s 2022 Color of the Year won’t be announced until December 9, but other brand names have already cast their predictions, and the results are consistently calming across the board. From Benjamin Moore’s October Mist and Sherwin-Williams’s Evergreen Fog to Dutch Boy’s Cypress Garden and PPG's Olive Sprig, the big-name labels are predicting that soft green will be the shade of choice this coming year, specifically more muted shades of sage and evergreen.

Known for its soothing, calming effect in interior design, these shades of green can be tied into virtually any other color in the spectrum, making it a great choice for those who aren’t interested in repainting every time they redecorate. Whether you’re ready to commit to a whole room, just a subtle accent wall, or maybe just a refinished piece of wood furniture, these shades will impart a soft energy to any room, working with a huge variety of patterns, textures, and finishes to bring your space from sterile to serene without being too bold.

This executive rustic living room features natural finishes, contemporary art, and 'Skyline Trail Oak' Rigid Vinyl Plank flooring. The accent wall color is the muted light-green 'October Mist' from Benjamin Moore.

The Science of Color
Calm shades of green are a far cry from 2021’s duo of Pantone Colors of the Year: Ultimate Gray, aptly named, and Illuminating, a bright, sunshine yellow. Chosen as a pair to offset the “blah” feelings left from being trapped in our homes, Ultimate Gray and Illuminating bring both brightness and versatility. It’s a known fact that different hues are known to impact your emotions, as well as physical markers like heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing patterns.

The trend in cooler, more natural shades is likely linked to the "green and blue gym effect," which suggests that exposure to colors with shorter wavelengths—like greens and blues—can bring about feelings of relaxation and tranquility. And who on earth doesn’t need a healthy dose of zen after these last two years?

This bohemian chic living room features white tufted furniture, ultimate gray wall, accents of neutral cream and lavender, and wide planked Bellawood Artisan Newmarket Distressed Solid Hardwood Flooring

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