2023 Color Trends Embrace Creativity, Regeneration

The Nexus palette lends a hand to help consumers find realms of restorative energy. Grounding browns and soft, soulful whites complement various warm tones that exude love and kindness. Influenced by daily well-being rituals, Nexus incorporates natural clays and the sunbaked desert. Photo: Sherwin-Williams.

Drawing on the components of an ever-changing ecosystem, the Biome palette celebrates the similarities between an abundant Earth and a quest for balance. This palette finds its inspiration in biophilia, organic minimalism and symbiosis. Photo: Sherwin-Williams.

From mixing and matching to embracing hybrid living to the notion of metamorphosis, the Origin palette demonstrates the power of layering fond memories with future hopes to feel vibrant and joyful in the present moment. Photo: Sherwin-Williams.

The Lore palette draws inspiration across cultures and centuries. This palette’s hues invite reconnection with an intricate mix of ancient reds, powdery pastels and rich jewel tones. Photo: Sherwin-Willliams
The color forecast for 2023 features a rich earth tones, natural clays, sunbaked sands, restful neutrals and powdery pastels, according to paint and coatings manufacturer Sherwin-Williams. Terra, the company's 2023 color forecast, is a collection of hues that "embrace regeneration, creativity, care, connection and joy."
“We are on an intentional journey to experience beautiful, living color as we evolve,” said Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams. “Our connection to the Earth, fondest memories and future hopes are what will influence our global outlook in the months to come. These influences affect our commercial spaces as much as they do our homes. Embracing the idea of TERRA in design inspires a new way of living that will be defined by balance, presence, support and the enduring joy that awaits us.”
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