Benjamin Moore declared its Colour of the Year 2018 – Caliente AF-290, a vibrant, charismatic shade of red. The highly anticipated announcement was unveiled last night to leading interior designers, architects and influencers at an exclusive event held at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York.
“Strong, radiant and full of energy, Caliente AF-290 is total confidence. It is pleasing, passionate and makes people feel special, like ‘red carpet treatment’,” said Ellen O’Neill, Benjamin Moore Director of Strategic Design Intelligence. “Whether used as one note or on four walls, the spirited personality of red turns heads signaling surprise and adventure. The eye can’t help but follow its bold strokes.”
The colour leader also unveiled Colour Trends 2018, a curated palette of 23 highly influential hues that enliven any room by adding depth and energy. The palette incorporates a full spectrum of reds, from hints of blush to deep oxbloods, while ensuring seamless pairings with a carefully selected range of whites, neutrals, and complementary bold hues. The Benjamin Moore Colour Trends 2018 palette includes:
- Caliente AF-290
- Deep Poinsettia 2091-30
- Cherry Wine 2080-30
- Cranberry Cocktail 2083-20
- Texas Rose 2092-40
- Pleasant Pink 2094-60
- Saddle Soap 2110-30
- Incense Stick 2115-20
- Smoked Oyster 2109-40
- Excalibur Gray 2118-50
- Wolf Gray 2127-40
- Stone 2112-40
- Black Beauty 2128-10
- Silver Marlin 2139-50
- Carolina Gull 2138-40
- Dreamy Cloud 2117-70
- Moonshine 2140-60
- Sharkskin 2139-30
- Elk Horn AF-105
- Peau de Soie AF-60
- Golden Retriever 2165-30
- White Opulence OC-69
- Coastal Path AF-380
