Color Buzz

Color of the Week - Hint of Cherry

Hint of Cherry 1004-1B	Honeymilk 7003-4	Ambrosia Mist 6003-5A

Red is all the rage on the runways for fall, but we’re getting an early start with the fiery color and switching it up a bit for summer. Pink is the new red – for your walls – and Hint of Cherry is our Color of the Week. Splash it on your foyer wall along with accents of sweet Honeymilk or fresh Ambrosia Mist and we guarantee that you will be “tickled pink” for years to come!

Colors of the American Landscape

Liberate your home from drab decor this 4th of July by applying an effortless coat of any of these Americana-inspired colors. From sea to shining sea, America provides an array of color inspirations. From the bold blue used by Betsy Ross to accent her home in Philadelphia – the birthplace of the American flag – to the iconic red of the Golden Gate Bridge and every where in between. Happy long weekend!

Goooooal!! Colors of the World Cup

The eyes of the world are on South Africa for the next several weeks.  As a color expert, I'm not only enjoying the great soccer, but also the endless parade of great colors.  Everywhere fans are cheering on their teams with the help of colors.  For the most part, the colors of countries are primary or secondary colors.  With a few exceptions, we see a color combination play of red, blue, yellow, green, white and black. 

I love how each country takes full ownership of their combination of two or more of those six colors.  Red, white and blue are not just ours, but the Netherlands, Australia, France, England, Paraguay, New Zealand, Slovenia, Slovakia, and Serbia.  Greece seems to be the only one taking a step back, preferring a soft blue.

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 Color of Ties

by Michèle Coppin

Deep Sea Diving 5001 – 8C	Roasted Squash 2006 – 3A	Lyndhurst Duchess Blue 5002 – 5C
Classic Red 1009 - 2	Montpelier Red Velvet 1009 – 6	Bamboo Leaves  3009 – 4

Gentlemen, we at Beehive are well aware of how difficult it can be to identify one’s color preferences. However, good references are hanging in your closet - the color of your favorite ties. Indeed, ties are little palettes - a great source of inspiration when searching that perfect color combination. For walls, a neutral color combined with one or two accent colors.

Pantone Spring 2010 Paint Color Inspirations

by Michèle Coppin

  

The Pantone selection for spring is a collection of neutral and bold hues that balance each other out beautifully. While classic neutrals are elegant and reassuring, zesty splashes of brighter hues will  lend a sense of excitement and exoticism to any palette.

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.

Brighten Up Your Home With Exterior Accent Colors

by Megan Leblond

Satin Snow 7004-17	Lavish Green 6002-10A	Blue Burst 4008-10B	Purple Cloak 1004-5A

This past Monday, I happily awoke in Anne and Eve's beautiful and colorful San Francisco home. Their hue-filled decor set the stage for my fist real tour of San Francisco.  San Francisco is famous for its colorful Mexican murals and the playfully painted architecture of the District 5 Area.  The most famous of these are Haight-Ashbury and The Castro district.  The rich heritage of the area, the beautiful flowers and fruit of the place trickle into the residences of the city.  The interiors and exteriors enhance the cities natural spectrum to create a cohesive environment.

Inspired by the Bright Colors of Mexico

by Michèle Coppin

Golden Moon 3004-3B	Deep Sunset 1005-3A	Aqua Dance 5002-8B	Rare Sienna 2010-7

If you are looking for extra warmth as Spring weather creeps in, Mexico is a great source of inspiration. Mexican culture is thick with beautiful, unusual and dynamic palettes. The warm saturated colors are inspired by the vibrant fauna and flora, the elegant rich earth tones and the intense purity of  the sun, sea and the sky.