York Wallcoverings has announced its 2022 Color of the Year, At First Blush. The dusty pink balances the fine line between warm neutral and expressive statement, states the company.
While pinks have increasingly become en vogue in recent years, York’s 2022 selection is based on growing favor for sophisticated earth tones, hues that can flex into bolder palettes, and interiors that promote calm and serenity.

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“Traditionally accepted as a nonaggressive color, blush has quietly moved into focus as a cornerstone of contemporary interiors,” says Carol Miller, trend and color expert for York Wallcoverings. “As a breathtaking companion to earth tones, or the luminescent hue of far distant galaxies, the color blush possesses a rich and dynamic beauty that acts as both anchor and inspiration across all borders, boundaries, and tribes.”
To demonstrate the color’s versatility, York has released three distinct color palettes featuring At First Blush. The palettes—Desert Evening, Cool Cat, and Lotus—are paired with a selection of York’s wallcovering patterns that incorporate the on-trend hues, presenting a colorful spectrum of inspirations for today’s designers and homeowners.