Dulux Trade has just revealed Tranquil Dawn, a soft green hue, as its Colour of the Year for 2020.

It echoes the biophilic nature of interior design, which frequently brings a greater connection between nature, natural materials and daylight into the home.

According to Dulux Trade: “The natural colour is reflective of a need to disconnect from technology and bring the outside in.”

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If forms part of the ColourFutures 2020 palettes, which were selected by an expert panel of colour designers, trend forecasters, design specialists, architects and editors from around the world.

The panel was chaired by Heleen van Gent from the AkzoNobel Global Aesthetic Centre who said: “We live so chaotically that our homes, workspaces and other parts of the built environment really need to be safe spaces where we can feel both relaxed and creative.

“We want to be able to unwind and separate ourselves from the chaos that goes on around us and have time to regroup and find peace.”

The ColourFutures 2020 palettes include:

• THE MEANING PALETTE

Inspired by a cold winter’s dawn, this minimalist palette features icy green, warm cream and charcoal hues, creating a feeling of calm and contemplation.

• THE CREATIVITY PALETTE

Inspired by a warm autumnal day, a palette oh maroon and tobacco hues, pale and moss greens provide a space for self-expression and storytelling.

• THE CARE PALETTE

Inspired by a hazy spring horizon, this palette evokes a feeling of deep relaxation and peace thanks to a blend of earthy neutrals, muted greens, dusky pinks and pale blues.

• THE PLAY PALETTE

Inspired by the horizon of a hot summer morning, this palette features vivid reds, alongside baby blue, cream and pale green.

Dulux named Spiced Honey as the Colour of the Year in 2019.