2021 Color Of The Year

 

Sherwin Williams Color of the Year 2021 featured on walls and furniture

With a large part of the country hunkered down in our homes, we've had a lot of time to look around and assess the places we spend a good majority of our lives and have discovered that they, as well as ourselves, may be in need of a little TLC. 

Sherwin Williams' Color of the Year for 2021, Urbane Bronze, is the perfectly saturated neutral that's cozy and sophisticated at the same time. It is an updated interpretation of a deep 'greige', a color palette that goes with beiges, browns, grays, tans and so much more...all the soft, comforting colors that we need right now.

Light and bright dining room

Here the color is used as an accent element on the chairs and doors. The lightness of the wall color needs grounding and Urbane Bronze does this beautifully by warming up this very comfortable dining room. Mismatched chairs keep it from feeling stuffy or formal without sacrificing elegance.

Sweet dreams are to be had in this peaceful bedroom

A bedroom should be a relaxing sanctuary where we retreat each night to rejuvenate for the next day. Despite the dark color, the lightness of the flooring and bedding keep this gorgeous bedroom balanced. The deep wall color behind the bed anchors it, creating a cozy, peaceful space you may never want to leave

Browns, rusts and blues play together nicely

And before you think that you'll be limited by what you can pair with such a deep color, fear not, paint companies have provided examples to show you just how versatile Urbane Bronze really is. Their paint pros have done the work for you, so use their expertise to inspire your decorating goals.

Color forecast from Benjamin Moore shows similar hues to Sherwin Williams

Benjamin Moore is one of many companies that provide color trend forecasts, announce a color of the year and show consumers which of their offerings work best with those colors, making it easy to come up with a color scheme for your next project. Not surprisingly, the color selections from other companies often work well together, as is the case with Benjamin Moore's 2021 choice.

A kitchen you'll never want to leave

Benjamin Moore's Aegean Teal is a serene, relaxing hue that works very well with Sherwin Williams' Urbane Bronze. A blend of blue-green and gray, it's not too bold. Both colors provide the grounded, calming atmosphere we want in our interiors right now and are versatile enough to be dressed up or down, depending on your style.

Monochromatic but with lots of interest

A farmhouse casual family room gets a hint of color from accessories and a blush of Aegean Blue on upholstery trim. Most of the interest lies in the texturing of materials, from the natural plank window alcoves to the soft area rug.

A living space for the ages

Contemporary lines combine with cues from nature to achieve a timeless look in this relaxing living room. Aegean Blue plays a major role as the wall color, but the dark wood tones of the furniture echo Urbane Bronze.  The pop of color from the sofa gives a nod to Pantone's Color of the Year 2012, Tangerine Tango, reminding us of the impact and longevity good color choices can have in our homes.

A marriage of colors elevates this sleek living room

Whether you are drawn to the deep moody hue of Urbane Bronze, the tranquility of Aegean Blue or a combination of the two, 2021's color forecasts have us transforming our interiors into calm spaces we can enjoy for years to come.