FAMILY & HOME
NEW IN HOME STYLE
Color of the Year:
Black Flame
T
his year, dress your home in the new
neutral: PPG Paint’s 2018 Color of the Year,
Black Flame (PPG1043-7).
According to PPG color experts, this
statement-making black, infused with an
undertone of the deepest indigo, evokes the privacy, hope
and classic modernism that many consumers crave today.
Embodying the spirit of a tailored tuxedo or a little black
dress, it is dressed-up, coveted, unapologetic and – most
important – timeless.
“Black Flame acts like a black curtain, allowing your
other décor elements to take center stage,” said Dee
Schlotter, PPG senior color marketing manager. “It’s a
fantastic blend of black and indigo, two classic hues. The
blend of two colors makes it incredibly versatile – use it on
a statement wall, with a matte finish on a ceiling, with high
gloss on a naturally lit staircase, on cabinets, interior and
exterior doors, and in many more places. The versatile hue
can also provide strength and a modern, luxe vibe to spaces
with a lot of whites, blush pinks and soft pastels.”
The color was unanimously selected by more than 20
PPG color stylists from around the world, who specialize
in industries such as consumer electronics, architecture,
automotive and aerospace.
“We’re already seeing retailers reinventing the classic
black hue in the form of building materials like wood
flooring, black tile, cabinets and window frames, as well as
matte black appliances and décor items,” Schlotter noted.
“Black is often referred to as the absence of color, but it
also signifies a rebirth. It has the unique ability to take away
weakness in a space and allow for regeneration to make it
even stronger.”
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