The changes we’ve encountered in 2020 have set the stage for us to find ways to elevate our new normal—especially when it comes to the sanctuary of our homes and the expression of colour inside and out. That’s why we’re pleased to announce the BEHR® Colour Trends 2021 Palette with an eye towards Elevated Comfort. This palette of 21 hues spanning from essential neutrals to lavish bolds was curated from extensive research across multiple categories—including fashion, food, travel, pop culture and more—and selected to deliver the on-trend colours DIYers and designers can embrace to level-up their projects.
From walls to walkways, colour has never played a more important role to ensure living spaces incorporate an atmosphere that sets a certain mood and provides a sense of well-being. The 2021 Colour Trends Palette offers a mix of hues that evoke a collective desire for comfort to infuse creativity into the colour selection process. Discover design trends and embrace the power of colour expression to bring more of what we all need right now into our lives—Elevated Comfort.
The curated BEHR Colour Trends 2021 Palette effortlessly adapts to six trending themes to create a sense of comfort that suits any style:
Casual Comfort: Light and cozy neutrals offer an updated take on the casual farmhouse look, achievable with warm-toned hues like Almond Wisp PPU5-12 and Sierra N240-4
Optimistic View: An eclectic mix of bright, luxe shades evoke a Mediterranean or ’70s glam vibe, featuring festive colours like Saffron Strands PPU6-02 or Kalahari Sunset MQ1-25.
Subtle Focus: Soft pastels like Seaside Villa S190-1 and Wishful Green M410-2 are inspired by modern versions of art deco design and styling, surrounding a space in subtle sweetness.
Calm Zone: Nurturing blues and greens continue to trend alongside society’s desire for selfcare and well-being, with colours like Jojoba N390-3 and Voyage PPU13-07 creating calm, restorative spaces.
Quiet Haven: Darker, evocative colours are fit for traditional and maximalist décor, with hues like Royal Orchard PPU11-01 and Broadway PPU18-20, creating boldness and balance.
Outdoor Escape: Any shade from the palette can be used to add curb appeal and expand your home’s livable space, whether it’s wrapping a home or targeting those focal points like doors, shutters or trim, you can find the hue that shows off your exterior.
Upgrade a bedroom or living space with rich colours like Saffron Strands to create energizing yet comforting new focal points while balanced with the softness of Smoky White.
Create a dramatic room setting that expresses character with deep accent colours like Euphoric Magenta and Broadway.
Take a moment of reflection and enhance your comfort zone by getting lost in an ocean of Caribe blue, it easily coordinates with other hues making it easy to use in decorating schemes.
Cozy up with the calming essence of Seaside Villa in a vintage-inspired bathroom.
Feel the familiar ease of your favorite worn-in-denim, try Jean Jacket Blue on a little accent piece that’ll make you smile at the end of the day.
Explore the 2021 Colour Trends palette at behr.ca and exclusively in-store at The Home Depot.
Colourfully yours,
Erika
