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hile the zeitgeist is said to palette comprises an array of colours
be the cultural climate of an where attention-grabbing brights are
Wera, colour has an uncanny conspicuously absent. The key to using
Wind down into ability to reflect how people think and this palette is to craft colour combinations
feel, and showcase climatic conditions.
with different rooms and moods in mind.
Think Grecian seaside villages coated Take a moment to reflect with a palette
muted tranquillity in scintillating white and Aegean blue of dusky hues and romantic shades. Relax
as a case in point, and how everyone and unwind with a hazy duo of Grey
this winter’s favourite turned to greys in the 2009 global Archo (P1-E1-3) and Fragrant Flower
recession; one is about the weather and (B7-D1-4) in bedrooms, and admire the
interior colours are the other weathering a massive social and striking beauty of deep Terra Nova (R6-
soft and soothing commercial crisis. D1-2) in hallways. Grey Archo (P1-E1-
This winter in South Africa, there is
3) brings a touch of elegance to warm
a move to slow down and find solace in neutral Ravine (62) in intimate spaces.
by Plascon meaningful moments with a harmonious Reassuring and quiet, a delicate pair
palette of smooth transitional colours. of ethereal purples, Cloud Number Nine
Considering the pace at which the world (B6-A2-3) and Smoke Bush (P4-E2-3),
is moving and the increasing political together with the gentle warmth of Wilted
uncertainty in many countries, this mood Leaf (31) and Stuffing (36), are designed
is likely to last a good while. for tranquillity. From calming nurseries
In response, Plascon has released a to relaxed living rooms and kitchens, this
soothing, slightly subdued winter colour palette will soothe your spirit and create a
palette dubbed Eternal. The complete serene escape.

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