Question 1

What is Dulux Colour of the Year 2027?

Accepted Answer

Dulux Colour of the Year 2027 is Soulful Sage™, an ethereal sage tone that's light, soft, and silvery. This versatile green was chosen by our international design experts at the Dulux Trend Forecast for its ability to create lighter spaces that help you 'live lightly'. Soulful Sage™ echoes natural landscape shades and brings healing, uplifting feelings from nature into your home.

Question 2

Why was green chosen as the Colour of the Year for 2027?

Accepted Answer

Green was selected because it's the perfect shade for now. Many people are feeling weighed down by world events and information overload, so we chose green for its soothing, healing properties. As the colour of sustainability - both environmental and mental - green helps us feel better and brighter while connecting us back to nature and outdoor healing feelings.

Question 3

Which rooms work best with Soulful Sage™ paint?

Accepted Answer

Soulful Sage™ works beautifully in any room. It's perfect for wraparound living room schemes, creates calm cooking spaces in kitchens, aids concentration in home offices, and provides relaxing bedroom environments. The colour changes beautifully with light throughout the day, making it ideal for spaces used at different times. It's versatile enough for both contemporary and classic home styles.

Question 4

What colours combine well with Soulful Sage™?

Accepted Answer

Soulful Sage™ pairs perfectly with our three 2027 colour stories: Glow, Light, and Lift. It works excellently in all-green palettes with different green tones, natural furnishings, and indoor plants for Scandinavian-style looks. You can also combine it with warm greys, ochre-greens, and soft teal-greens for contrasting, personality-filled schemes.

Question 5

How can I test Soulful Sage™ before painting my walls?

Accepted Answer

You can try Soulful Sage™ before committing by ordering a Dulux Colour of the Year tester to see how the colour would look on your specific walls.

Question 6

What are the 4 Dulux living room colour stories for 2027?

Accepted Answer

Dulux offers 4 distinctive colour stories for 2027: Glow (warm, cosy terracotta tones), Light (simple, pared-back neutrals), Lift (upbeat, creative colours with ochre and pink), and Sage (all-green palette featuring Soulful Sage™). Each story is designed around our Colour of the Year Soulful Sage™ and offers a different mood - from cosy comfort to healing simplicity to creative inspiration.

Question 7

How do I choose the right colour story for my living room?

Accepted Answer

Choose based on your desired mood and room function. Pick Glow for cosy, warm comfort in North-facing rooms. Choose Light for a healing, minimalist retreat that reduces visual clutter. Select Lift for creative, upbeat energy and personality. Go with Sage for a sophisticated, contemporary wraparound look that connects you with nature. All stories work with both traditional and contemporary home styles.

Question 8

What's the best way to combine colours in these living room schemes?

Accepted Answer

Follow this simple Dulux guidance: use lighter shades as your base colours and more saturated tones as accents. For example, paint main walls in light terracotta and add Soulful Sage™ cabinets for contrast. You can also try unexpected placements - like bold colours on ceilings instead of walls, or paint furniture the same colour as walls to reduce visual clutter.

Question 9

Can I use Soulful Sage™ on its own in my living room?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Soulful Sage™ works beautifully for a colour-drench effect - paint walls, ceiling, and furniture all in this elegant shade. This wraparound technique creates a contemporary, on-trend look while bringing all room elements together. The colour subtly changes throughout the day with natural light, giving you an ever-changing landscape of colour that's both sophisticated and versatile.

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