July Color of The Month: Rosy Cloud (DE5182)

The month of July may be most associated with the colors red, white and blue, but we see no end in sight for the color trend best known as "Millennial Pink." Which is why July’s color of the month is Rosy Cloud (DE5182). How much are we loving this shade of rosy, dusty blush? Let us count the ways.

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First and foremost, pink is often associated with love and romance. A movement of cultural trends like exploration into pastels, and a resurgence in preservation of romantic Art Deco architecture have contributed to the emergence of pink. Another design trends has pushed the color into the mainstream — childhood joys. In essence this design trend focuses on simplification. Celebrating the simple joys in life as well as celebrating design that makes our lives simpler, functionally. Within that are the familiar colors, patterns, textures, and graphics of our own childhood delights. Read more about both of these trends in Dunn-Edwards 2018 Color and Design Trends Report.

IMAGE CREDIT: STRUKTR STUDIOS

IMAGE CREDIT: STRUKTR STUDIOS

Further, pink is a very versatile color. It has transcended its more traditional associations, and Millennial pink has, in fact, become a gender-neutral color favorite. Pink can be used in virtually any room. From restaurants to home interiors, this color trend is quickly spreading and Dunn-Edwards Paints carries a vast variety of low and zero VOC paints in shades of pink.

• Rosy Cloud (DE5182) can be beautifully paired with mint hues, for example, Frosty Mint (DE5700), for that nostalgic 1950s aura.
• It can also be paired with white accents like Dunn-Edwards Warm White (DEW380) for a more romantic and soft atmosphere.
• For a more colorful and youthful look, it can be paired with Dunn-Edwards Color of the year Honey Glow (DE5354). For more on Dunn-Edwards look at the Childhood Joys design trend, click here.
• If you want a more formal, adult feel, pair Rosy Cloud with a darker color like our beautiful shade of Navy Teal (DE5832) or Jazz Age Blues (DET574).

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