A Harmonious Trio of Blues Announced as Plascon’s Colour Combination for 2024
The Colour Combination for 2024 looks to the restorative properties of water in times when concerns for our health and that of our planet take precedence, bringing a sense of calm and optimism for a lighter and brighter future.
05/10/2023
Taking inspiration from nature’s blue
expanses, Plascon has announced its third annual
Colour Combination as a selection of aquatic
hues designed to alleviate stress and invigorate
our spaces. The Colour Combination for 2024
looks to the restorative properties of water in
times when concerns for our health and that of
our planet take precedence, bringing a sense of
calm and optimism for a lighter and brighter
future.
In 2022, Plascon became the
first coatings company in South Africa to
present a Colour Combination of the Year,
featuring three colours instead of a single one.
For three consecutive years, Plascon has
launched these exciting Colour Combinations in a
60-30-10 ratio — the industry-standard design
approach of 60% of a room being in a dominant
colour, 30% in a secondary colour and 10% in an
accent colour — making it easier for users to
achieve a well-considered look.
The year 2024 sees the new trio of colours emerge following months of extensive research into the zeitgeist as the world recovers from the pandemic years and faces extreme climate challenges.
In light of a collective desire for calm, reassuring spaces, Plascon looked to the allure of water to transform our homes – and they didn’t need to look far: South Africa has a profound affinity with this life-giving source, thanks to our thousands of kilometres of coastlines, many pristine lakes and abundance of waterfalls.
Crystal-clear Caribbean Sea
(G7-A1-2) is the colour representing the largest
percentage in the design ratio. On its own, this
colour evokes sun-lit shallow waters on a warm
day, while its pairing with the other two –
North Beach (B4-B1-1) at 30% and Aqua Pura
(G7-C2-2) at 10% – captures the full spectrum of
aquatic blues.
The vibrant warm
turquoise of Crystal-clear Caribbean Sea
(G7-A1-2) with a green undertone is
invigorating, bringing energy and a sense of
renewal into any space.
DECORATING WITH TURQUOISE
Using turquoise in a home brings a sense of
calm ad serenity into the space. It is a colour
associated with a clear head and peace of mind
that also inspires creativity. Turquoise bring
together soothing blue and refreshing green and
will enhance mindfulness whilst replenishing
your energy levels.
Turquoise is often used to decorate coastal homes and for good reason, not least of which is that turquoise works beautifully with a whole palette of neutral colours.
North Beach
(B4-B1-1) is a bold and saturated azure
representing the enveloping comfort of the deep
without being too cool. And the gently shaded,
blue-green Aqua Pura (G7-C2-2) is the perfect
highlight, a pale near-neutral reminiscent of
rays of sun sparkling on water.
Together, this layered and immersive harmony of
hues awakens the restorative properties of blue,
a colour that research has found to elevate mood
and improve feelings of rejuvenation.
DECORATING WITH BLUE
A deeper blue signifies responsibility and trust a it is a colour that is regularly used for banking institutions, security agencies and uniforms But on a more emotional level, blue indicates
safety and stability. Blue is often used in bedrooms for it ability to soothe and calm
and in warm rooms where blue brings a sense of coolness.
For
free advice on how to use the Plascon Colour
Combination 2024, or any other Plascon colours,
please contact the Plascon Colour Advice team
via email: ColourAdvice@kansaiplascon.co.za.