Dulux Colour of the Year 2021: Brave Ground

Every year, the interiors industry awaits to hear what the world’s two colour powerhouses will state as being their respective one and only for the year ahead. Pantone’s announcement comes later, typically in December time, whereas Dulux steps forward first to proclaim the one key colour that reflects the mood of the moment – a tone that is set to have an impact on homes all over the world.

Dulux Colour of the Year for 2021 is Brave Ground – a warm, natural neutral that’s an enabling and stabilizing colour. It’s also a versatile shade that lets other colours shine.

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“As a result of the global pandemic, many people's priorities are shifting significantly to focus much more on their well-being," explained creative director of Dulux UK Marianne Shillingford to Dezeen magazine."This is the mother earth of colours. It's organic, familiar and versatile. It's also trustworthy and supportive of all the other colours in the spectrum.”

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How to Use Brave Ground

Whether you are a neutral lover or not, there is an indisputable ease to Brave Ground, suiting absolutely any room in the home. It is also a versatile shade that lets other colours shine.

For example. to create a relaxed and informal dining area, Dulux suggests pairing Brave Ground with their Timeless colours. This palette creates a firm foundation for any furnishings – traditional or modern; and works well with artisanal crafts and natural materials.

You can also unleash Brave Ground’s energetic side by teaming it with punchy pinks and dynamic reds. They call this their ‘Expressive’ palette and it’s made up of colours such as Berry Pop, Lost Coral and Terracotta Army. Put against these hues, Brave Ground’s putty brown character comes to the fore to create a dimensional neutral bedroom that is rich and earthy but equally spicy and playful.

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