Color Buzz

Inspired by Niagara Falls

Woodlawn Blue Angel 5003-9B	Fountain Mist 5005-9B	Sea Wave 5006-9C
Mermaid’s Song 6001-9C	Aqua Quartz 6001-10A	Green Sea 6001-10C

 I recently visited amazing Niagara Falls.  The colors I found there are not what I would have expected! Warm browns and teals with springtime's bold yellows!  Here are some palettes I developed from these surprisingly bold and beautiful colors!

Fan Frenzy: The Twilight Saga, Eclipse

Twilight Meadow 5007-8A	Twilight Fever 4002-6A	Meadow Twilight 6006-8C

Are you crazy about The Twilight Saga?  We certainly are!  To celebrate the premiere of the third movie, Eclipse, check out Valspar’s “Twilight-Inspired” color palette.

Obsessed with Bella’s bedroom?  The pairing of the green-blue accent wall and purple bedding are perfect complements.  Try Salamander 6001-8B on your wall in any well-lit room for the same modern look straight from the series. 

Salamander 6001-8B	Twilight Mauve 1001-8A

If you’re Team Edward, try this color combination:

Deep Twilight Blue 4007-6C	Summer Eclipse 7005-24

If Team Jacob is more your style, warm it up with these:

Eclipse EE2074A	Evening Eclipse 4007-3C

Color of the Week - Blue Burst

Blue Burst 4008-10B	Rising Tide 4008-3A	Anthem White 7006-24

Feeling the intense heat of summer? Cool off by using this week’s color choice, Blue Burst, to transform your bathroom into the ultimate Mediterranean escape. This refreshing blue tone is perfect for those seeking something a bit different. Try this color with accents of cool-grey Rising Tide, or if you want to go nautical, a crisp Anthem White horizontal stripe splashed along the vanity wall will do the trick.

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!

The Shades and Colors of Parisian Doors

by Michèle Coppin

 

Tidal Teal 5006 – 8B	Woodlawn Wilson Putty 6006 – 1A	Belle Grove Valley Fog 5003 – 1B	Liquid Jade 5003 – 6B

I recently spent a few rainy days in Paris being inspired by the subtle shades of the doors of small glittering cafés and the grand entrances of little palaces.

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.

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.

The Most Expensive "Nude, Green Leaves and Bust" Ever

by Michèle Coppin

Hotel St Francis Blue 5010 – 10	Simply Green 6002 – 8C	Very Black 5011 – 2	Statuesque 7002 - 5

This Pablo Picasso canvas painted in 1932 was recently purchased by an unidentified telephone bidder for $ 106, 486, 500 –more than one hundred million dollars, during Christie’s "Property from the collection of Mrs. Sidney F. Brody." This sale makes “Nude, Green Leaves and Bust” the most expensive work of art ever sold at an auction! 

Enfilades & Connecting Rooms

by Michèle Coppin

Bermuda Sands 7002 – 10	Autumn Gala 2004 – 1A	Pumpkin Butter 2007 – 1B

Fellow blogger Regina form Fauxology.com brought up an interesting dilemma in a recent blog where she tells an “embarrassing story” of having painted adjoining rooms in bright vivid colors that ended up clashing badly.

Design Dilemma - Brightening Up a Brick House

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Shoreline Haze 6008-1B	Fairmont Penthouse Stone 6008-1C	Lucy Blue 5001-5C

Hello Beehive,
What would you suggest for the exterior of his house so that it looks more updated? I would like to leave the brick as is. Thanks,
Sou P., Seabrook, TX