Color Trends for 2007

Stop thinking about purple, from fabrics to furnishings, pillows to paint, 2007 key colors will be much more down to earth. According to Color Marketing Group (CMG), an international association of color design professionals, the dominant color trends for 2007 are driven by concern for the environment.

• "Green" rules! - The idea of "green" means the color green, too. But look for softer, more botanical greens inspired by nature.
• Blues from Nature The color of the sky, the color of water, true blues from nature will be everywhere.
• New Natural Neutrals  The newest neutrals, especially medium to dark browns, are soul-satisfying. Beiges, browns and tans will be more earthy and grounded  reflecting the colors of rock and stone and soil.
• Rich, Ethnic Accents  Lighter, neutral settings will be punctuated by warmed-up accent colors from a rich mix of countries and cultures. Deep, rich ethnic reds and warm, glow-y oranges are the  colors for 2007.