Benjamin Moore Color Trends Rewind

October 04, 2022 2 min read

Benjamin Moore Color Trends Rewind

Which of these past picks stands out as your favorite?

With Benjamin Moore’s 2023 Color of the Year being announced shortly, we’re feeling nostalgic about the choices unveiled in previous years . Each one perfectly captured the look and feel of that moment in time, reflecting the year’s global trends in art, fashion and interior design.  

We’ve put together this blast from the past so we can take a moment to remember some of the superlative selections of the past. Be sure to come back and join us on October 12th to see this year’s crowning choice for Color of the Year!

2012

Brush image of Wythe Blue HC-143 by Benjamin Moore available at Barrydowne Paint.
Wythe Blue HC-143

A classic that never goes out of style, this beautiful hybrid blue is versatile with universal appeal, working well in traditional, modern and even historic homes.

2013

Lemon Sorbet 2019-60 is available at Barrydowne Paint in Sudbury Ontario
Lemon Sorbet 2019-60

This luscious yellow uplifts without being overpowering, complements almost any color palette, and provides a unifying element for diverse spaces.

2014

Breath of Fresh Air 806 was Benjamin Moore's 2014 Colour of the Year
Breath of Fresh Air 806

Reflecting the fresh color cues and pastel trends of the year, this gorgeous, ethereal blue serves as a "new neutral" that is both livable and functional.

2015

Guilford Green HC-116 was Benjamin Moore's 2015 Colour of the Year
Guilford Green HC-116

The color that ties things together, this silvery green works well with, everything. No worries. No second thoughts. Just a whole lot of harmony and happily ever after.

2016

Simply White OC-117 was Benjamin Moore's 2016 Colour of the Year
Simply White OC-117

More than a design trend, white is a design essential, and this color choice demonstrates how the popular neutral can be transcendent, powerful and polarizing at the same time.

2017

Shadow 2117-30 was Benjamin Moore's 2017 Colour of the Year
Shadow 2117-30

This moody and mysterious master of ambiance is a rich, royal amethyst that can fade into the soft lilac-grey of distant mountains or morph into lustrous coal.

 

2018

AF-290 Caliente was Benjamin Moore's 2018 Colour of the Year
Caliente AF-290

A confident color that is vibrant and full of richness, ravishing Caliente brings the heat while pushing us all to become bolder – in big or small ways.

2019

Metropolitan AF-690 was Benjamin Moore's 2019 colour of the year
Metropolitan AF-690

With its cool blue undertones, this sophisticated gray-blue babe is an understated yet glamorous gray that makes spaces feel serene and ultra-sophisticated.

2020

First Light 2102-70 was Benjamin Moore's 2020 colour of the year
First Light 2102-70

This fresh and luminous blush-pink stunner is soft and airy, bringing a revitalized spirit and rosy outlook that lifts the mood in a flirty, flattering way.

2021

Aegean Teal 2136-40 was Benjamin Moore's 2021 colour of the year
Aegean Teal 2136-40

An exceptional balance of blue, green and gray as inviting as Greece’s famous bluish-green sea, this soothing mid-tone washes over us with a sense of calm and casual elegance.

2022

October Mist CC-550 was Benjamin Moore's 2022 colour of the year
October Mist CC-550

A gently-shaded sage that feels right at home in both traditional or modern designs, October Mist anchors a bedroom, bathroom or dining room and breathes new life into architectural features.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Of all these amazing choices, which one stands out as your favorite? And don’t forget, if you’d like to dip your paint brush into any of these gorgeous colors, visit us in-store or online to order a sample.



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