Our 2023 colour palette of the year
We believe that colour psychology is fundamental to finding the right colours for your home and understanding the powerful influence colour has on us, both mentally and physically. If we’ve learnt anything about what our decorators are considering when designing their interiors, it’s that they want them to make them feel a certain way. As we become more mindful about the way we interact with nature, we predict people will be making more conscious, sustainable decisions about how they design their homes.
What paint colour will be popular in 2023?
We don’t predict one single paint colour gaining popularity next year, but instead a shift towards nature-inspired colours that capture the comforting natural hues of landscapes and seascapes from around the world. These colours will encourage you to slow down and be more mindful of your environment, to look out the window and take a moment to re-connect with the natural world surrounding you. After all, nature is a source of healing, energy and stability. And so are the colours in our 2023 palette.
Our 2023 colour palette of the year
From grounding neutrals and energising oranges to natural greens and mentally-stimulating teals, our 2023 colour palette of the year is all about reconnecting with the Earth, with others, and with ourselves. Finding time to slow down and engage with the world around us. We call them ‘slow colours’. Simultaneously strong yet subtle, this palette is a curation of hues that will stand the test of time.
The power of this palette lies in each colour having a unique identity and ability to not only make you feel something and but also behave differently. Their warming yellow and pink undertones will calm and recharge you, whilst their heavy black pigment gives them a grounding, timeless feel. Easy on the eye, inviting yet versatile, our 2023 colour palette has something for everyone.
Shop our 2023 colours
- White 06
- Taupe 03 Soho Roc House
- Beige 02 Soho Farmhouse
- Pink 13 Nashville House
- Orange 02
- Green 05 Rome House
- Teal 03 76 Dean Street
- Teal 01
The earthy and grounding neutrals
Not your average white, White 06’s chalky, pink undertones mean it works alongside any of the colours in our 2023 palette of the year yet has enough character and depth as a stand-alone colour. Those warming pink undertones make it physically soothing, so it’s an excellent contemporary neutral choice if you want to create a space that feels calming and peaceful. That ability to help you unwind is why dreamy White 06 is part of our calming colour palette. But it doesn’t stop at your colour palette. If you want to bring a little calm into your home, take a look at these 10 self-care tips to try at home.
Meanwhile, Taupe 03 Soho Roc House could have been unearthed straight out of a chalk quarry. Grey meets brown with just a hint of warming pink, this stone-coloured hue reconnects you with the earth and encourages relaxation. It's the perfect choice for when you want something slightly richer than white that maintains a neutral backdrop.
Inspired by nature, Beige 02 Soho Farmhouse has a timeless, rural feel that will help connect you with the great outdoors. Solid, sturdy, and ever dependable, its yellow undertones will warm the room whilst grounding browns and muted greys create a sense of rootedness—like an ancient oak tree.
The energising colours
If you want to opt for something richer then look no further than Pink 13 Nashville House As textured and warming as an exposed-brick wall, this dusky, warming pink is packed with character and personality. Its muted grey creates a grounding effect that will leave you feeling secure and recharged. A hug in a paint tin, this pink will make your shoulders drop and leave you feeling physically safe. And what more could we ask from our homes?
An earthy orange with grounding brown undertones, Orange 02 is the colour of autumnal leaves and adds a burst of energy to our 2023 colour palette. You can almost feel the warmth emanating from it, bringing joy to any space, stimulating conversation, and encouraging you to get cosy.
Nature's neutral
The rise of biophilic design is representative of our growing desire to be more emotionally and physically connected to our surroundings. It reflects a shift in our lifestyles towards slow and sustainable living, as well as a deeper understanding of how our home environments impact not just our mental health but also the health of our planet. All of these colours are inspired by the natural world, but green, in particular, is nature's neutral. Symbolising life and regrowth, green has the power to reconnect us to the outdoors from the comfort of our homes.
Green 05 Rome House’s earthy olive hues will immediately transport you to luscious forests, bringing life and optimism into your home thanks to its warming yellow undertones. Simultaneously rustic yet elegant, this green will create a timeless feel and works perfectly alone or paired with pink for a nature-inspired complementary colour scheme.
The mentally stimulating teals
As changeable as the ocean and as timeless as the sky, sometimes it really feels as though the seas and skies have a mind (and a whole host of emotions) of their own. With its mix of blues and green undertones, it makes sense, therefore, that teal, the colour of the sky and sea, is also the colour of the mind. Teal 03 76 Dean Street is a mentally stimulating colour that encourages introspection and clarity of thought. Cocooning and warming, its colour changes throughout the day—really coming into its own at sunset, when its green undertones are illuminated, giving you a moment’s pause to reconnect with yourself.
Whereas lighter Teal 01 has more airy qualities and is, therefore, more mentally soothing, its grey undertones give it a powdery feel, making it appear classic and ageless. Pairing the calming characteristics of blue with the natural energy of green, Teal 01 sets a serene scene that feels very balanced and will help you to unwind.
And there you have it. Eight colours that will never go out of style and will stand the test of time. All you have to do is pick the mood, and our 2023 colour palette will provide the colour. For small but impactful changes to make to your home that follow the same ethos of reconnection, take a look at these 7 easy home updates to improve your mental well-being.