The latestcolor trendspredict that muted, gray, and pastel tones are dropping off in favor ofbrighter shades.

Of course, that doesn’t mean any of these colors are going away completely.

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That means customers are reaching for subtle colors rather than gray when they want a neutral.

“Color trends are very much moving towards warmer earthier tones rather than cool grays.

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“People are also ditching muted colors with a gray undertone in favor of more vibrant variants.

“The mood these richer tones emote is warmer and richer.

They add depth and mystery to a room and create a ‘home as sanctuary’ feeling.”

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“Hannah Yeo, Manager of Color Marketing & Development atBenjamin Moore, agrees.

“While still popular amongst many, neutral grays such asSmoke Embers 1466had a slower sale in recent years.

Warmer neutralsthink greiges and beiges such asPashmina AF-100orCoastal Fog 976are growing in place of cooler hues.

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“I’m seeing more and more people wanting that combination of blue and green.

And I think people love that change in environment.

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