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sense of stability and moments of joy to
our spaces.
“Our Colour of the Year 2024, Sweet
Embrace is a delicate, welcoming, and
soothing tone that brings a sense of
stability and softness to a space. Sweet
without being saccharine, it works
beautifully as a stand-alone shade, and
can also act as a positive foundation for
a host of other shades. Working with the
colours in our new palettes, offers a wealth
of possibilities for our customers to create
a space that feels just right for them,”, says
Dulux colour expert Palesa Ramaisa. A Calm Colour Story (a simplified space) “As we try to redefine our place in
As part of the 2024 ColourFutures™ The calm colour story has fluid natural the world while searching for meaning,
colour trend report, three decorative paint tones which evoke thoughts of nature and simplicity, and moments of joy, it’s more
colour stories have been designed around the essence of life. Bringing together the important than ever to create a space
Sweet Embrace to help consumers choose soft greens and blues of the woods and sea where we feel completely at ease – a place
on-trend and harmonious wall colours to create a quiet space where we can clear where we belong. This year’s Colour of
that reflect their unique personalities: our minds, feel peaceful, and understand the Year and its complementary palettes
the value of the simpler things. promise to achieve just that with useful
A Warm Colour Story (a personal space) ease. We hope it inspires you to transform
The warm colour story reminds you of An Uplifting Colour story (a friendly your home into a beautiful space to reset,
home, a place that feels comfortable and space) refocus, and rediscover your strength,”
safe, and combines shades of stone, soil The uplifting colour palette with its adds Nathalie Sweeney, Marketing
and clay. The global earth tones can help modern pastels puts a smile on your face Director for Dulux Paints, Sub Saharan
create a personal space that’s familiar and with dreamy lilacs and modern yellows Africa. dw
embracing – somewhere we can feel snug to create a friendly, light-hearted space
and find comfort. where we feel energised, joyful, and open www.dulux.co.za
to new possibilities.

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