Color Buzz

Butterfly Inspired Color Palettes

by Megan Leblond

Autumn Fire 1007-A	Monarch Wing 2008-1A	Coconut Scent 3003-4B

Most of our hearts go a flutter when we see a butterfly, and happily...butterfly season is upon us. We can’t help but stop and appreciate their delicate energy and beauty.  Their colored wings dance through the landscape and enhance it.

Palettes of Roses and Green

Michèle Coppin

Flower Girl 1005 – 1C	Spring Lime 6006 – 10B	Golden Promise 3003 – 1C	Whipped Berry 1006 – 1A
Green Galore 6004 – 10B	Green Way 6005 – 10C	Monarch Wing 2008 – 1A	Spearmint Burst 6003 – 10A

In gardens, all roses naturally go with green. In interiors however, some colors coordinate better assorted than others: reds, peaches, oranges and yellows.

The Masters of Black

by Michèle Coppin

Blind Fold 4007 – 2C	Dark Kettle Black 4011 – 2	High Speed Steel 4005 – 2B	Black Strap 4001 – 2C

I just saw a beautiful exhibit in Antwerp (Belgium) entitled “The Masters of Black," a show for fashion and color lovers alike.

Trendy Spring Palettes

by Michèle Coppin

Cowboy Boots 2010-10	Scarlet Sun 1011-1	Seafarer 5007-10A

This season, two very different color trends have emerged: one elegant, bold, dynamic palette and the other's palette is comprised of complementary colors (colors that sit opposite one another on the color wheel.)

Monet’s Garden Palette

by Michèle Coppin

Magic Wand 1001-2A	Tidal Basin 5001-7C	Green Shimmer 6004-10A	Tropical Rain Forest 6002-8B

French painter Claude Monet’s paintings are synonymous with color. He once said "Color is my day long obsession, joy and torment” (something we at Beehive understand well).

Bold Accents for Neutral Backdrops

by Michèle Coppin

Image via Apartment Therapy
Spring Lawn 6006-9C	Ripe Melon 2002-1C

A bold splash of color in a neutral environment brings a room to life. It can energize the space with drama, elegance or whimsy depending on the palette. Master colorist and painter Henri Matisse used bold color combinations to create dynamic compositions. His beautiful paintings are a great source of inspiration.

International Inspiration: Colored Shutters

by Veronique Habermann

Someday 4006-10B	Acropolis 7005-4

I grew up in an area of France on the Atlantic coast were houses are white and shutters are different shades of blue, the streets are paved with stones and the flowers are pink. In Europe colored shutters colors have been for used for centuries to give character and beauty to your house. The colors are often determined by regional tradition, but also by the owner's personal interpretation.

Philadelphia Flower Show Inspired Color Schemes

By Megan Leblond

Peek-A-Boo-Blue 4007-10C	Enchanted Evening 4003-8A	Parakeet Green 6010-10	Thistle Seed 7003-13

Every year my friends and family look forward to attending the Philadelphia Flower Show. The Pennsylvania Horticulture Society puts on a grand showcase of color each March to brighten our winter spirits and make way for the wonders of spring.

Kandinsky’s April

by Michèle Coppin

Island Orance 2010-2	Gold Abundance 3003-1A	Parakeet Green 6010-10	Lavish Green 6002-10A

Russian painter and color theorist Wassily Kandinsky associated many of his paintings with seasons and often included months in his titles.

April Shower Color Inspirations

by Michèle Coppin

Golden Yellow 3007-1B	Lemon Curd 3007-2A	Blue Galaxy 4005-9C	Cool Morning 4003-7A

There is no avoiding rain in April – it's just part of the landscape. While April showers may be a nuisance, they can also be very inspirational; the  liquid colors of rain work particularly well in bathrooms. Balance misty hues with sunshine-esque pops of color.