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COLOR CANVAS 2009


A collection of globally defining colors for 2009.

This year's Color Canvas 2009 Collection includes the following emerging trends: Earthwatch, Ease, Exploration, Evolution and Expression. Under their inspiration, walls become a canvas of lively tones or serene shades.

Color Canvas 2009The Color Canvas 2009 Collection features five-up-and-coming trends and 35 colors available exclusively at Color Guild member locations.

Color Guild, the global paint authority, has announced the emerging trends in paint colors expected to influence both interior and exterior paint selections throughout the year.

“One of the overriding paint trends in 2009 will be the return to elemental colors,” said Lynn Ludlow, Color Guild color consultant. “A focus on the state of the global economy, as well as the environment will bring consumers back to neutral colors, such as muted yellows, soft grays, café browns and kakis, in the home.”

Color Guild 2009 paint trends are derived by researching and observing color trends and social issues around the globe, including ecological issues, technology discoveries, political issues and even sporting events.

According to Robert Shapiro, Color Guild executive director, there are five main paint color trends that will be hitting homes in 2009. The trends have been labeled Ease, Earthwatch, Exploration, Evolution and Expression.

Earth-Watch Earth-Watch...
Sustainability is now a global initiative for every citizen on the planet. From fresh water to clean air, the Earth-Watch color collection re-introduces natural colors as a simple reminder of how to make planet Earth a better home. The Earth-Watch color palette allows consumers to surround themselves with organic colors featuring earth tones blended with ocean blue.
 
Ease Ease...
For too many consumers, life is fast-paced and complex. The Ease color collection focuses on the trend to simplify and slow down life. This color palette of soft grays, muted greens and soothing lilac allows consumers to bring peace and serenity back into their home.
 
Exploration Exploration...
Our world continues to shrink, while our social conscience expands. More than ever, consumers are traveling beyond their home borders to learn and do more. These experiences are resulting in a blend of cultural influences that are filtering into the home. The Exploration palette is an assortment of colors that are hopeful and optimistic, including café browns, kakis and deep reds.
 
Evolution Evolution...
The global focus on reducing waste by recycling and repurposing products is changing the behavior of consumers and businesses alike. The Evolution color palette reflects this lifecycle focus with muted yellows and taupes.
 
Expression Expression...
While we all reach out to protect and serve our planet, we must also maintain our own individual identities. This trend reveals itself through a palette of vibrant colors the Color Guild has coined “Expression” that range from organic greens, and colorful peaches to dramatic purples.
 
Earth Watch


Words like organic, sustainability and eco-friendly influence how you experience your environment from the product you buy to the colors you choose. This palette is comprised of thye life-affirming colors of our planet making every day earth day..

Earth-Watch

Colors shown are based on computer screen-rendering RGB values and can only approximate the actual paint color. Please visit Hirshfield's to obtain an actual color swatch from the COLOR IS. . . collection. (Example: ColourCanvas Collection color name ELEMENT corresponds to 0524 Nomadic Travels.)

Ease


When was the last time you wanted to run away to home? Maybe it's time to start over? Clear out the clutter and simplify your space with this serene collection of colors.

Ease

Colors shown are based on computer screen-rendering RGB values and can only approximate the actual paint color. Please visit Hirshfield's to obtain an actual color swatch from the COLOR IS. . . collection. (Example: ColourCanvas Collection color name ELEMENT corresponds to 0524 Nomadic Travels.)
Exploration


Come back from your travels with vibrant visual memories that will influence your color choices for years to come. Whether it's the saturated greens of a rain forest, the red lacquer of a temple, or the terra cotta hues of a canyon, those colors live with you prolonging the experience long after it has passed.

Exploration

Colors shown are based on computer screen-rendering RGB values and can only approximate the actual paint color. Please visit Hirshfield's to obtain an actual color swatch from the COLOR IS. . . collection. (Example: ColourCanvas Collection color name ELEMENT corresponds to 0524 Nomadic Travels.)
Evolution


If these colors look vaguely familiar it's because they are. The color palette here is one of evolution not revolution. These comfort colors provide the perfect backdrop in any environment. They're always fresh and always in season.

Evolution

Colors shown are based on computer screen-rendering RGB values and can only approximate the actual paint color. Please visit Hirshfield's to obtain an actual color swatch from the COLOR IS. . . collection. (Example: ColourCanvas Collection color name ELEMENT corresponds to 0524 Nomadic Travels.)
Expression


The contrast pairing of pale and organic bright colors definitely makes a statement. It's the perfect offering for individuals who want to create their own personal space in the world.

Expression

Colors shown are based on computer screen-rendering RGB values and can only approximate the actual paint color. Please visit Hirshfield's to obtain an actual color swatch from the COLOR IS. . . collection. (Example: ColourCanvas Collection color name ELEMENT corresponds to 0524 Nomadic Travels.)
 
 
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