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Why we love it

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Blue is a versatile and universally received colois a reliable
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popular across all ages and demographics. Blu
colour.

TREND CARD

BLUE

is predicted to dominate the colour
movement for the next few years.

Colour
Psychology
Blue seeks peace and
tranquility. It promotes
both physical and
mental relaxation.

Text Gwen Prince

Various shades
of blue

The lighter tone of
this aqua blue makes
a lovely accent with
yellow and orange.
Because of its versatility,
it can be updated to a
contemporary status in its
vibrant tones, or have a
heritage feel to it in its
mid-tone status.

Why it’s trendy

The global/environmental issues regarding water and the political
atmosphere are driving factors in the blue movement. Blue is stable and
comfortable in a tumultuous world.
The trending blue is a more aqueous blue. It’s a heritage blue from the
1970s. It is nostalgic and a colour that lives in the past, but will connect
the present to experiences from the past. This blue can be described as
a warm, tropical, watery blue with just a touch of green.

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