Inspiration

Get inspired by our US City Palettes

30 November 2022· Lick
Lick paint colour palette samples in New York City

Since launching stateside, we’ve been inspired by the different colors and unique feel of American cities. How the light on the East coast is a world away from the light on the West coast. How fall in San Fran is a different shade to fall in LA. And, how this affects people’s decor choices. Whilst New Yorker’s prefer a strong and vibrant palette, Angelinos favor pastels and cool-based colors to balance that 365 sunlight. We believe colors can help communicate who we are and how we want to feel. That’s why we’ve created our collection of US City Palettes. From Seattle to San Francisco, these colors capture the beating heart of these locals. So, whether it’s the city you live in or the place where you grew up, recreate that unique character and channel a sense of ‘home’ into your house.

Inspired by the city that never sleeps, the New York color palette will take you from dawn until dusk and right on 'til dawn again. New Yorkers like to live life in the fast lane and this palette is as vibrant and full as their calendars. Six high-saturation colors guaranteed to make a bold decor statement, these hues match the high-octane environment in which the locals thrive.

Fall-inspired shades of Yellow 02 and Red 01 add a richness to suit the East Coast’s softer sunlight, whilst industrial Black 02Gray 02, and crisp Blue 08 capture the colors of its iconic skyline. An ode to the urban jungle, this fearless color palette will add some instant attitude into your home. 

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They say that “the soul of Nashville never dies” and this palette is as timeless as the city from which it takes its name. The home of country music and good old-fashioned Southern hospitality, our Nashville Palette emits the warm and welcoming nature of the people who live there. It's all about connection: with others and ourselves. Vibrant Red 03 draws you in, capturing the magnetism of this artistic community. Warming Pink 13 Nashville House - inspired by the Soho House that calls this vibrant city home - captures the soul and energy of this unique locale. Electric Blue 19 is mental stimulating, ecouraging social interaction and feelings of spontaneity, whilst oaty White 04 and moody Blue 07 create a sense of contrast. Positive, reflective, and bursting with personality, this palette will inject a pop of color and a sense of soul into your home.

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A city of thinkers, Seattleites enjoy nothing more than grabbing a cup of coffee and mulling it over. Our Seattle palette is all about soothing that busy mind and reconnecting with the natural world. Surrounded by national forests and the Pacific Ocean, Seattle has the great outdoors on its doorstep. Powdery Blue 04 is mentally soothing, whilst Teal 01 and Teal 03 are mentally balancing, reflecting the colors of the sea. Connect with others and share your ideas over Orange 04, which encourages a sense of togetherness and social interaction, whilst earthy Beige 02 Soho Farmhouse is tirelessly cozy and calm. It doesn’t matter whether camping or antiquing are your idea of relaxation, the Seattle palette will leave you feeling reassured and restored. 

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From the Gold Rush to the Summer of Love, and the ‘painted ladies’ of Steiner Street, San Francisco’s past and present takes place against a backdrop of kaleidoscopic color. The epicenter of the sixties’ counterculture movement, San Franciscans have a creative and rebellious streak in their nature. Today, it’s better known as the home of the start-up. Whatever the decade, it plays host to creators, game-changers, and rule-breakers. And no matter what they’re doing, San Franciscans like to go bold—just like this palette. 

Vibrant Red 05 and Yellow 01 will put a pep in your step and imbue you with some much needed energy whilst Teal 06 stimulates the mind and encourages blue sky thinking. Opulent Purple 10 helps keep you physically rooted and creates a warming contrast against White 03 and White 09. Because, when we work hard, we need our surroundings to both energize and ground us. So buckle up—this palette will leave you feeling ready to take on the world.

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Blessed with almost year-round sunshine, our LA Palette is bursting with optimism, reflecting the warmth and positivity of Los Angeles’ locals. Inspired by nature, it’s as fresh and energizing as an early morning surf. Green 13 fills you with the same energy and excitement as putting on your sneakers and getting outdoors and Yellow 07 will warm you up like a trail-run beneath the morning sun. Airy Blue 13 and Blue 15 help to calm the mind, whilst grounding Pink 04 will leave you physically soothed. Each one has a warming yellow undertone, whilst a heavy dose of white keeps them fresh and light enough to balance that rich LA sunshine.

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Whatever your city, wherever you are, find your perfect color palette with Lick.