PAINT & COLOUR
Plascon says Butter + Sky is one of four curated colour worlds in its“ Hand, made” Colour Forecast for 2026. Inspired by clear blue skies, golden blooms, and sun-warmed walls, the luxurious palette leans into soft optimism, pairing airy blues, radiant yellows and grounded neutrals.
Alongside its colour world counterparts – Land + Sea, Fashion + Candy, and Orchard + Blooms – Butter + Sky channels the human touch through shades that feel familiar yet refreshing, and reflects the broader annual theme of craftsmanship and individuality. Here, the focus is on light: how colour can transform a room through warm, reflection, and contrast.
Finding simplicity again
“ In a world that often feels complex, Butter + Sky returns us to a sense of ease,” says Leslie Frank, Head of Marketing at Plascon.“ These hues remind us that comfort can be found in simplicity, in sunlight, and in the quiet joy of bringing colour to life by hand.”
Inspired by blue horizons and golden natural tones, the palette balances energy with calm. Used tonally or in contrast, these shades are designed to bring a sense of lightness and renewal to interiors.
For those wanting to try the look, Plascon recommends the following shades:
• Blazing Sun( Y4-A1-4) brings warmth and brightness to interiors.
• Julia( Y3-A2-2) offers a soft buttery glow, perfect for calm, inviting spaces.
• Sapphire( B7-A1-1) and Athena’ s Dream( B4-A2-1) introduce crisp blues that lend depth and clarity to any scheme.
• Cave Painting( O2-C1-1) and Chocolate Chunk( O2-D1-1) ground the palette with earthy richness.
• A fiery spark of Signal Red( G7) can be used as an expressive accent for extra character.
Together, these hues create spaces that breathe optimism and calm in equal measure. They are existing Plascon colours, brought together to reflect the mood of the moment, and can be mixed in a range of paint coatings.
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