12–13
BLUES The darker blues trend continued in 2012 with iridescent, intense and dynamic green-blues being used. This was set off by purple-blues that symbolized freshness of thought, driving change and inspiration.
2012
Stormy Sky–9181 R 53 G 60 B 68
Teal Dream–X150 R 36 G 73 B 84
2013 saw the blues lose their purple tinge and become purer, more mature and sensible, reminiscent of deep contemplation and cleaner minds.
2013
2010 saw the pale blue trend continue to create private, pure islands of consciousness for people.
2010
2007
Blue Revive–9222 R 63 G 99 B 116
Corsican Sky–7305 R 145 G 172 B 196
2007 saw the light blue continue with a more relaxed connotation to it. Inner Peace–7443 R 198 G 233 B 236
This continued in 2011, with brighter blues being added to define the unexpected. Darker stormy blues were also seen to signify the darker side of people becoming more acceptable.
2011
Mineral Blue–X147 R 0 G 108 B 146
2009 saw more adventurous blues bordering towards green and purple signifying the need to explore the horizons and follow the heart in an unconfined manner.
2009
2006
Different shades of blues were used to present the varied sense of being in people. 2006 saw deep inky blues as well as sky blues that represented serenity and bringing nature into the home.
Icy Cool–9251 R 191 G 221 B 220
Ink Grey–8270 R 73 G 93 B 107
Sensibility–8267 R 194 G 205 B 210
PURPLE GREYS
2007
Silent Night–8254 R 87 G 93 B 101
Winter Morning–9464 R 138 G 141 B 151
2013
2013 saw this turn around to more relaxing, mature colours of purplegreys that represented solitude, placidness, stillness, silence and contemplation.
Purple Verve–9101 R 87 G 63 B 77
Lavender Rose–8215 R 147 G 135 B 139
Lilac Dash–8210 R 214 G 199 B 204
2010 saw dark, edgy greys representing the darker side of the human consciousness. Crosshatched light greys and whites that represented the ability to absorb complexity set this off.
2010
Whispering Smoke–8303 R 216 G 216 B 212
Purple Plains–9577 R 159 G 143 B 148
In 2011, this colour darkness continued, with dark greys being used to create an edgy, energetic and intense environment. More mature brownish – grey shades were used to provide a brushed metal feel.
2011
Pearly Gates–7219 R 228 G 230 B 238
2009 saw a multiplicity of roles and exploring new horizons that was represented by a layered grey and silver.
2009
The purple greys of the past decade are omnipresent in the Sense of Being category. Starting with 2007, a pale, almost pastel grey representative of tranquility and a contemplative environ.
Plum Island–8214 R 123 G 110 B 115
YELLOWS
2009
This became much darker and starker in contrast in 2012, which referred to unrest, a deep awakening, energetic deep and heady experiences.
Summer Yellow–7863 R 255 G 235 B 122
Yellow Metal–7920 R 255 G 219 B 140
Maize Stalk–7903 R 249 G 216 B 119
All shades are printed representations and may vary slightly from actual colours. Please refer to the Asian Paints Colour Spectra for exact shade reference.
Passion Flower–X107 R 218 G 158 B 25
2012
Summer Harvest–7921 R 255 G 231 B 167
2010 saw the return to a pale yellow, which was a little bright referring to a positive, pure consciousness. It also signifed hope and optimism.
2010
2007
Golden Apple–7832 R 242 G 234 B 156
The later years saw this take on a slight peach tint to represent tranquility and a Zen like décor.
2008
2003–2004
The yellows of 2003 – 04 were pale and pastel like representing serenity, peace, relaxation and spaciousness.
Burnished Sun–7919 R 255 G 204 B 97
Cheeky Yellow–7902 R 246 G 202 B 81