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<\/a>Benjamin Moore: <\/strong>Blue Nova<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the many shades of blue on offer this year, Blue Nova sets itself apart with hints of violet that makes it an incredibly rich style statement. It\u2019s dark and deep and can be very impacting in a color scheme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Hannah Yeo, Benajamin Moore\u2019s senior manager, color marketing, this color works well in several places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe sky is the limit for bringing this color into the home,\u201d says Yeo. \u201cBlue Nova offers an opportunity to be creative whether it is used to drench a room in color or define a portion of a room with a captivating hue,\u201d she says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This contemplative blue-violet is thought provoking in a home office but can also work in bedrooms and living rooms. It\u2019s also a dramatic choice for the kitchen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBlue Nova is also fantastic on cabinetry \u2013 think of a kitchen island, base cabinets or a vanity painted in this color,\u201d says Yeo. <\/p>\n\n\n Sherwin-Williams: <\/strong>Upward<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n This light blue with grey undertones is all about tranquility and optimism, which makes it an excellent choice for any space in your home that you are likely to be in often. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt\u2019s a great shade to use all around the home because people have positive connections to the color and it brings forward the best energy in a space,\u201d says Sue Wadden, director of color marketing with Sherwin Williams.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Light blues \u201cevoke tranquility and peace in the home, which is why it\u2019s a great choice for people who wish to create spaces that feel light and airy, \u201csays Wadden. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It works well in the kitchen and in the bath, and Wadden feels that it is \u201ca great choice in respite rooms where homeowners seek peacefulness, like a bedroom or even a nursery.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n Upward is a fun choice to boost curb appeal, according to Wadden. \u201cUse it on a front door, especially on a house with a white exterior,\u201d she says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Glidden by PPG: <\/strong>Limitless<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Glidden urges homeowners considering this creamy, warm hue to \u201ccall it anything but yellow\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This color marks a shift in traditional neutrals, strategically stepping outside of the grey box that has dominated neutral territory for several years and carries equal support to warm and cool tones alike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cLimitless is a fresh and energizing take on a neutral color,\u201d says Ashley McCollum, Glidden Paint by PPG color expert. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A neutral color represents versatility, and wide opportunity for application throughout any room in the home, but homeowners should strategize whether to use it as a main color, or in a supporting role to bring out the best in other colors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt can be used to add warmth on all four walls, accent walls, trim and cabinets. The color works in unconventional places as well, on ceilings or interior doors,\u201d says McCollum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cHomeowners can use Limitless anywhere they\u2019d like a neutral to create an updated, on-trend look, complementary to a variety of design styles,\u201d <\/strong>says McCollum. <\/p>\n\n\n Behr: <\/strong>Cracked Pepper<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Behr\u2019s choice for Color of the Year reflects the mindful drift towards moody, dramatic colors for 2024. It is dark and deeply intentional, making it a good choice for homeowners who want to raise the style bar at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cracked Pepper zeros in on a sensory response, common with dark colors, which is why planning and strategy should be employed when using dark paint colors. But when applied correctly and balanced appropriately, the results are undeniably luxe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201c<\/em>Cracked Pepper, a versatile soft black, can be used to make a dramatic yet sophisticated statement in the home. Dark colors not only elevate the room you\u2019re in, but the way you feel in it,\u201d says <\/em>Erika Woelfel, Behr\u2019s vice president of color and creative services.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The role of neutrals is essential with dark paint colors to provide the necessary visual balance in a space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This color works well for a powerful accent wall, relying on accents to diffuse some of the darkness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI like to use Cracked Pepper as an accent wall color and pair with various accent d\u00e9cor pieces including cushions, pillows and artwork,\u201d says Woelfel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dunn-Edwards: <\/strong>Skipping Stones<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n This nature-inspired, inherently calming shade is refreshingly cool and crisp and taps into the positive psychological benefits associated with exposure to blue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSkipping Stones encourages moments of reflection and represents a softer approach to living that encourages optimism and stillness,\u201d says DeMing Carpenter, color expert at Dunn-Edwards <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe\u2019re seeing coolness reemerge as homeowners desire a balance between calming and energizing hues in their space,\u201d says Carpenter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to being a versatile neutral, Carpenter says that a \u201cfew of my favorite unexpected implementations of the color include on an accent wall to establish a focal point in living areas,\u201d or in the kitchen as a riff on the recent white-and-navy trend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Or \u201cto be fully immersive, take advantage of the \u2018fifth wall\u2019 \u2013 the ceiling. A room literally bathed in Skipping Stones can deliver a truly meditative experience,\u201d she says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams<\/strong>: <\/strong>Persimmon<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n<\/a><\/a>