Dunn-Edwards unveiled its 2022 Color of the Year: Art and Craft (DET682). This autumnal hue is a warm and earthy shade that evokes feelings of stability and calm while allowing for a large range of play with creativity and change, says the paint manufacturer.
“Optimism means embracing reality and new opportunities. We see our color and design choices mirroring our inner needs as we are challenged to build new paths,” says Sara McLean, color expert and stylist for Dunn-Edwards. “Art and Craft is a timeless shade that embodies both the past as well as the optimism and excitement of the future.”
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Emerging from quarantine brought a new admiration for nature and human connection, and Art and Craft meets the needs of those seeking calm and adventure alike.
Also inspired by the 1970s bohemian flair and folkloric design, Art and Craft connects to trends of earthy hues through fashion, furniture, and design. Pulling from the whimsical country style, prairie gardens, and organic hues of the time, a new generation of designers are giving classics a modern spin with the cottagecore and light and dark academia aesthetics.
Its sophistication complements surrounding colors, acting as a foundation as well as tying other colors together. To achieve this, Dunn-Edwards suggested the color scheme of Art and Craft (DET682), Cotton Club (DET431), and Gypsum Rose (DET452).
“This is a versatile color that we expect to see applied across a variety of industries and disciplines throughout 2022,” continues McLean. “I see bohemian glamour and a touch of autumn in Paris. Art and Craft is truly a down-to-earth color that signifies stability, comfort, and calm, a color that expresses what we all seek right now.”
