Royal Orchard takes its place as one of a dozen or so colors in Behr’s recent palette. The rich hunter green of Royal Orchard belongs to the “Quiet Haven” ensemble assembled by Behr. In a recent article for Southern Living, Marisa Spyker described the tone as one of many “mood-boosting hues” from Behr’s annual color palette. Spyker referred to Royal Orchard and other organic shades as those “that will resonate with homeowners.” Dr. Rachel Kaplan, PhD – quoted by Rebecca A. Clay in an article for the American Psychology Association emphasizes that “green is good for you.” Including green paint colors in home decor contributes to a “restorative environment,” reducing stress while compounding feelings of happiness and calm. Apply Royal Orchard to the walls of your home’s great room, your home office, or your yoga room.
A soft green-blue jewel-tone Aegean Teal is Benjamin Moore’s 2021 Color of the Year. According to the company’s “Color Trends 2021” page, Aegean Teal is “intriguing, balanced and deeply soothing.” Painting the walls of your home in the tone should create “natural harmony.” “Everything About the Color Teal” from graphic design platform Canva notes teal “combines the calming properties of blue with the renewal qualities of green.” Aegean Teal is a “revitalizing and rejuvenating color that also represents open communication and clarity of thought.” This combination makes it perfect for social spaces and home offices.
A gentle, soothing sage, Garden Flower pops off the palette! Valspar’s color-experts describe it as “all about making you feel cozy and comfortable” at home. Garden Flower takes inspiration from nature, reminding one of fresh spring foliage and aromatic herbs. Almost a neutral due to its pale gray undertone, Garden Flower is ideal for kitchens, breakfast nooks and laundry rooms. Near-neutrals like this are perfect for achieving a restful, grounded atmosphere.
Natural earth tones like Burnt Almond are simultaneously invigorating and grounding, eliciting feelings of joy and comfort while also encouraging conversation and creativity. Burnt Almond has a toasty future! In her recent article for Very Well Mind, Kendra Cherry writes that natural oranges like Burnt Almond “call to mind feelings of excitement.” They also encourage an atmosphere of “enthusiasm and warmth.” According to Dunn-Edwards, the earthy tones in their Solibre line are all inspired by “island life … influenced by raw materials, art, and nature.” Consider Burnt Almond for social spaces in your home.
According to Kristin Weir in her article “Nurtured by Nature” for The American Psychological Association, blue is just as “good for well-being” as green. Weir writes that, actually, blue spaces “may even be slightly more restorative than green spaces.” Pantone notes that blue — particularly classic tones like their 2020 color of the year and Behr’s Nocturne Blue — is timeless and elegant. Blue shades offer a sense of “peace and tranquility” in the home. Deep and romantic, Nocturne Blue is ideal for studies, great rooms, and dens with lots of natural or candlelight. Each of these nature-inspired shades – from Burnt Almond to Aegean Teal — is sure to improve the mood in any room of your home — whether a small laundry room or an expansive great room.
