Neutral palettes in 2014 will feature shades of white, gray, and black with both smooth and textured surfaces. Gray will be a popular alternative to black. Punches of natural colors will create a warm feel. Mid-toned and saturated hues will be softened rather than pale, with bright colors used sparingly as accents. Classic palettes will be deeper, earthy shades while some colors will resemble harvested grapes or unusual jewel tones combined mystically.

1. Color Forecast 2014
Robin Lechner Designs – 9-18-2013
Neutral palettes are equal part color and texture. From snow driven white to stormy grays to blacker than
black moonless nights, smooth as glass to rough as crushed stone. Gray is the new black. The punch of a
natural organic creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Color stories are mid-toned and saturated. Hues are veiled with the colors of shade so that they’re soft and
sensual rather than pale. Brights are reserved for highlighting like irridescent koi swimming just beneath the
surface of a pond.
Classic color palettes are deeper, appearing to have been extracted from the depths of the earth and ocean.
Others are harvested right off the vine – burgandy, pinot noir, cabernet. Unusual combinations of color are
seemingly mystical in origin like the deep jewel tones of sapphire together with topaz.