14–15
BROWNS
2009
2007
Mud House–8656 R 172 G 153 B 146
Kayak–8757 R 94 G 78 B 63
Antique Brass–8581 R 124 G 85 B 57
Butter Rum–8456 R 177 G 166 B 148
Café Latte–8549 R 119 G 91 B 65
Arctic Shadow–9454 R 87 G 82 B 81
Burnt Metal–8437 R 92 G 82 B 66
Under Ground–9528 R 157 G 135 B 119
2011 saw the pastel brown get a tinge darker and more mature. This symbolized a more balanced attitude and an analytical approach to life.
English Castle–8760 R 151 G 139 B 128
2008 saw these turn darker with pastel browns added in to represent elegance, sophistication and a high degree of exclusivity.
In 2012, the browns went dark to add contrast and create unusual combinations, which symbolized spontaneity, as well as evolved and eclectic experiences.
Burnt Yellowstone–4120 R 176 G 163 B 140
Honeycomb–8533 R 144 G 107 B 66
Mid Buff–3176 R 191 G 141 B 56
2008
2010
On The Rocks–9453 R 69 G 64 B 62
Cappuccino–8655 R 138 G 114 B 104
In 2010 the grey-browns and pastel browns continued to represent an artistic canvas and something meant to be treasured. It was also essentialist, handpicked and referred to personal luxury.
2012
2009 saw the browns taking on a greyish tinge, to portray a more masculine, authoritative and urban feel.
2011
The browns of 2007 are elegant and uber luxurious. These refer to the importance of style and status in the theme.
Camel Skin–9530 R 197 G 176 B 156
Vintage Walnut–8773 R 96 G 74 B 56
PURPLES
2007
Grape–7199 R 132 G 129 B 174
Blue Glory–7247 R 118 G 148 B 206
Splendour–9126 R 123 G 104 B 154
2011 saw darker, grey and pastel purples being used to create a mood of celebration for the mature woman. Purple Verve–9101 R 87 G 63 B 77
2011
2007 saw this trend continue with a slightly darker purple. It represented glamour and richness, uber luxury, and exclusivity. Purple Prose–X136 R 117 G 54 B 86
Iris Impact–7109 R 104 G 60 B 104
The purples of 2012 was bright and inspired by flowers; it represented happiness, joy and positivity.
2012
2009
Lineage–7189 R 68 G 62 B 80
2010 saw a return to electrifying purple, to represent the constant excitement of nightlife. The colours were young and vibrant.
Royale Play–Safari Base Coat: Chocolate Cherry–8686 Top Coat: Grape Wine–M515
2013 saw this continue but adding an iridescent dual tone of grey-blue to represent the cognitive dissonance within the idea.
2013
Very Fuschia–X137 R 142 G 52 B 99
In 2009, the purples got murkier, representing the urban, highflying lifestyle of the metropolitan man.
2010
2006
There are lots of purples used in the themes for lifestyle, for it is a versatile and flexible colour. The purple of 2006 was a jewel-tone, rich shade that symbolized the desire for luxury. It was a celebration of disposable incomes and indulgent spending.
Royale Play–Iridescent Colourwash Base Coat: Orchid Plum–8198 Top Coat: Pacific Lagoon–M708
Lilac Dash–8210 R 214 G 199 B 204
Edge of Dawn–7216 R 162 G 169 B 217
All shades and textures are printed representations and may vary slightly from actual colours and textures. Please refer to the Asian Paints Colour Spectra or the product manuals for exact shade reference.