2007 Consumer Color Directions®
This year’s key colors are coming down to earth.

Alexandria, VA, USA/Dec.2006 -- What colors will hold center stage in 2007? If you're thinking fluorescent colors, think again. From fabrics to food mixers, furnishings to appliances, pillows to paint, next year’s key colors are coming down to earth.

According to Color Marketing Group (CMG), the leading international association of color design professionals, the most powerful color trends for 2007 are driven by concern for the environment.

“Our members specify color for everything from Cadillacs to Kleenex boxes,” said Jaime Stephens, executive director of CMG, “and they tell us that the mainstreaming of environmentalism is the key to next year’s colors.”

Specifically, CMG predicts these trends:

“Green” rules! - The idea of “green” means the color green, too. But look for softer, more botanical greens inspired by nature.

Blues from Nature – The color of the sky, the color of water, true blues from nature will be everywhere.

New Natural Neutrals – The newest neutrals, especially medium to dark browns, are soul-satisfying. Beiges, browns and tans will be more earthy and grounded – reflecting the colors of rock and stone and soil.

Rich, Ethnic Accents – Lighter, neutral settings will be punctuated by warmed-up accent colors from a rich mix of countries and cultures. Deep, rich ethnic reds and warm, glow-y oranges are the “punch” colors for 2007.

Color Marketing Group forecasts color trends for up to three years into the future for its members, many of whom must plan ahead for product, space and materials introductions..

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