Plascon Primary Hues to beat the Winter Blues
Plascon's Urban colour story’s wintry grey neutrals peppered with perky primaries is the ideal palette to beat the winter blues.
17/03/2019
Cool weather and long nights, winter normally calls for beefy stews, delicious glasses of red wine and farewells to the exercise regime. While wine and stew still get the thumbs up, this winter is all about energetic and warm colours to ensure all those active urbanites out there stay upbeat and inspired. The Plascon Colour Forecast’s Urban colour story’s wintry grey neutrals peppered with perky primaries is the ideal palette for the job.
For the urban innovator or the energetic adventurer, Plascon’s Urban colour story is linked to Winter and combines cool industrial greys like dark Bovine (47) and Silver (38) with warm primary colours such as sunny Yellow Jubilee (Y2-A1-1), rich Pristine Blue (B4-A1-1) and robust Red Flame (R7-A1-1). Plascon Head of Decorative Marketing, Katlego Kondlo says, “This clever combination of industrial motifs and splashes of colour are set against a cool, concrete backdrop to give this palette undeniable energy especially during the winter months.”
As we become more urbanised, industrial-style interiors that maximise small spaces are still en vogue. Ashley Maclachlan, owner and interior designer at Urban Create in KwaZulu-Natal recommends starting with a grey tone for a neutral base and adding vibrant happy yellows and deep sapphire blues for a sophisticated space. To add an industrial touch she says, “Mix screed floors and exposed brick walls with high gloss finishes and modern furniture for an eclectic look.”
For a textured urban feel, combine powerful Bovine with mysterious Dark Onyx (42) and vivid Red Flame for drama with a playful edge. An artful take is created by choosing contemporary Silver with petrol green Golf Greens (G4-A1-1) and cobalt Pristine Blue (B4-A1-1). “This soft and approachable colour scheme is suited for either a home or an office and creates a soothing space that hums with productivity and harmony,” Katlego explains.
The Urban colour story works well with the latest colour blocking trend which sees blocks of colour painted on walls in the space of art and other décor accessories. Katlego adds, “Using pops of Yellow Jubilee (Y2-A1-1) or purple Victorian Lace (P5-C1-1) elevate industrial spaces and minimise the need for accessories and art pieces in keeping with clean modern spaces.” For a home’s exterior, Plascon’s Micatex is perfect for protecting against tough weather conditions.
Katlego sums up: “Our edgy urban palette perfectly balances action and introspection for the ambitious urban thinkers out there.”
