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family is local and current. With one foot naturally occurring organic pigments and are defined yet flexible. The grouping of
in the future and another in the past, it cultivated construction materials form colours plays with contrast and harmony,
raises a hat to a Capetonian context in the the basis of the Natural colour family. offering a movement away from pure
form of the vibrant colours of the historic The seven colours in this grouping are minimalism towards purposeful warmth
homes lining the streets of the Bo-Kaap. effortlessly evocative, creating a sense of and noticeable nuances. Concrete, wood
calm and a feeling of oneness with nature. and steel tones combine to tell a tonal
Dark: Past x Present Beyond being gentle on the eyes, story, but each colour is just as capable
Regency era opulence meets sleek this colour family is in line with the of acting as a neutral base for other
contemporary design to produce the international Japandi trend, a blend of combinations.
Dark colour family. Its jewel tones and Japanese and Scandinavian craftsmanship In response to a world that offers
rich leather colours have been selected to and balance. Building on this, the more options than ever before,
build tone-on-tone spaces with incredible Natural palette encapsulates intentional Plascon’s 2025 Colour Forecast puts a
depth or to bring a sense of grounding to combinations and intuitive design, with new spin on the definition of choice.
a room furnished in softer palettes. The the human connection to nature tying It offers a permission slip to replace
darkest colours play the role of classic them together. ‘or’ with ‘and’, rejecting the rigid rules
black in contemporary design and this that once dictated interior design to
simple swop can transform the feel of Neutral: Hard x Soft embrace hybridity and create constant
a room by adding an undertone of old Neutrals are a perennial staple bringing possibilities for the future.
world-luxury. In step with South African lasting elegance to interior and outdoor By paying close attention to local and
trends which are starting to favour lavish spaces. In Plascon’s 2025 Neutral colour global trends, the four colour families
finishings over stark, cold minimalism, family, they are reimagined and shaped offer a glimpse into the next phase of
the Dark colour family is poised to make a by soft industrial design and genderless our country’s diversity, integration and
lasting impact on local audiences in 2025. fashion trends. Mirroring the mood celebration of its differences as well as
of the defined grey shapes of the Zeitz its similarities. It places the power in
Natural: Organic x Manmade Museum of Contemporary Art Africa’s the hands of the individual to make and
Inspired by the unexpected synergy silos and the versatile colour and form of remake spaces that continue to evolve. dw
at the intersection of nature and the local unisex clothing brands, this colour
built environment, colours drawn from family is built on pigmented neutrals that www.plasconcolour.co.za

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