2011 Designer Paint Palettes :: BHG

I always find color trends to be an interesting thing and recently there's been a return to what I can only describe as neo-80s palettes.  I'm not entirely sure how I feel about it, but it is what it is (don't expect me to be painting my walls honeysuckle anytime soon, though).

Better Homes & Gardens recently asked a group of designers to come up with some fresh color palettes for 2011, which is what you see above.  I'm having a hard time liking any of them, although, shockingly, I'm inexplicably drawn to #7...  And I've never been a fan of the melon/green combo.  It must be the end of the world.

What are your thoughts (on the above palettes or the recent 80s-inspired color trends)?

For a breakdown of all the paints used, check out BHG.

Images: Adam Albright for BHG

Comments

guess what #sisterwife? I was totally drawn to 7 too. We're soul mates.

Ha! We are soul mates! And why do we like #7?? I don't understand it. I've always balked at that combo. Maybe it's because it's the brightest of the bunch..? I think it would be a pretty great palette for floral design, though. Hm...

I copied #3,5 and 9 from their website last week. I love these combos!

I often wear combinations such as the magenta/celedon of #3, lavender/purple of #6 and coral/green of #7... add some teals and hot pink and I'm in heaven :)

Muddled - What great color combos; I bet you look fabulous!

Thanks! I freely admit that I love many things 80's (not mirrored-and-laquered-everything-80's but definitely pop 80's) :)

Found this post via Pinterest. Brilliant! I am going to use these. I am hosting a Challenge of Color blog hop this month, and I will be referencing these palettes in my work for sure!
Enjoy the day!
Erin

Yay, thanks Erin! :D

I have the blue in #2, but was so sad to see the yellow chosen to pair with it. How 'bout I slide that #2blue over to the #1 color palatte and dream of warmth, homemade ice-cream, and fireworks year round? Ahhhhhh....

Audrey, I think that would be lovely! :D

Okay, you guys. It's almost a year later and I'm totally changing my tune. Number 7? I kinda love it now. Also, #3 is feeling pretty good these days. And that tiny accent color in #9? I can dig. (Still don't like the browns in the rest of that palette, though.) Am I crazy?

My grandaughter's room is similar to the light blue in #3. I'm painting her mirror Benjamin Moore "tequila lime", which is similar to that green. It's going to be an awesome splash of color on her wall. LOVE that combination of colors!

Mimi, that room sounds gorgeous!

I love the plum/purple with the yellow in #6 for my utility room. However, I can't figure out how to find out what the color is called....?!?!...

I LOVE #8! Where can I find the names of these paint colors so I can use them in my new house?

I just stumbled upon you on Pinterest and love your stuff! I love the combos... but couldn't paint them on walls. Maybe for fabric inspirations or logo designs. It's hard to look at them individually when they look great all grouped together.

Great colors for scrapbook pages especially photos from the 80's.

I actually found the #7 color combo from BH&G before finding it here. I chose it for the nursery! Painted the walls the sweet pear, an old dresser coral, headboard, footboard and sidetable white. Still need to use the pink and lime green... maybe for the antique victorian chair I just picked on CL.... Anyway it all looks great together! Modern, Beachy, and Sweet enough for my baby girl <3

Love! As strange as it may sound, I have found much inspiration on color pallets from Dr. Suess books. Just pull one off the shelf and see what I mean. The color combinations in his books are unique and appealing.