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Dulux Colour Forecast for 2025
Posted on 22 Jan 2025

IMAGE CREDIT: Dulux Colour Forecast 2025 - Recollect Palette; Dulux Colour Forecaster & Stylist: Bree Leech. Photographer: Lisa Cohen. Colours: Dulux Olive Blend, Dulux Zingiber & Dulux Black Water.

Expect to fall in love with rich burgundies and wine hues this year, alongside olive, sage and vibrant yellow-green.

The Dulux Colour Forecast for 2025 is here, and it’s all about striking the perfect balance between calming earthy tones and vibrant pops of colour. Whether you're looking to nurture your soul or simply add a little joy to your walls, 2025 is about creating spaces that both ground us and lift us up. This year’s forecast features three main palettes: Still, Recollect, and Emerge. Dulux predicts that rich burgundies and wine hues will become more prominent throughout residential interior design, alongside an increased use of green including olive, sage and vibrant yellow-green.

According to Dulux Colour Specialist Davina Harper, this year sees a significant shift toward warm neutrals with subtle grey undertones. “During uncertain times we often see a move towards muted colours and calming pastels that help make us feel grounded and provide a sense of relief from everyday stresses.” Pink continues to be present, however it has a brown undertone, making it a perfect neutral base within a colour scheme and we are seeing a greater influence of lilac and purple. Cobalt blue continues to feature as an accent shade, but blue with a purple undertone is a newer direction this year.

STILL - A Calming Connection with Nature

IMAGE CREDIT: Dulux Colour Forecast 2025 - Still Palette; Dulux Colour Forcaster & Stylist Bree Leech. Photographer: Lisa Cohen. Colours: Dulux Kauri Cliffs Half & Dulux Urenui. 

Driven by our need to appreciate things in the slow lane Dulux Still has an instantly calming effect that can create a nourishing and comforting environment. Encouraging a deeper connection with nature, the palette is subdued where warm grey subtly emerges as an accent against yellow based neutrals and greens, blending with greyed off and serene cool blues. Harper explains, “Dulux Still is a palette that is likely to prove popular with home enthusiasts as it features beautiful warm neutrals including Dulux Shelly Beach, Dulux Kaikorai Valley and Dulux Kauri Cliffs Half, alongside muted darker tones, Dulux Boggyburn, Dulux Te Aroha and Dulux Urenui.” Dulux Still integrates biophilia and the use of eco-friendly materials. Colour Forecaster and Stylist Bree Leech adds that, “Stone ceramics, wood, organic cotton, linen and hemp are seen alongside patterns that feature primitive line work style patterns. Dulux Still emphasises quality and craftsmanship, avoiding ‘flashy’ elements, instead opting for understated luxury.”
 

IMAGE CREDIT: Dulux Cololour Forecast 2025 - Still Palette; Dulux Colour Forecaster & Stylist: Bree Leech. Photographer: Lisa Cohen. Colours: Ceiling Dulux Boggyburn & Walls Dulux Claypipe. 

RECOLLECT - A Nostalgic and Sophisticated Mood

IMAGE CREDIT: Dulux Colour Forecast 2025 - Recollect Palette; Dulux Colour Forecaster & Stylist: Bree Leech. Photographer: Lisa Cohen. Colours: Walls Dulux Bucklands Beach.

As a response to seeking comfort and security Dulux Recollect is a moodier palette that evokes a sense of nostalgia, reflection and sophistication. Yellow-based greens and deep olive shades, including Dulux Zingiber and Dulux Olive Blend, are paired alongside rich wine shades ranging from grape to plum, such as Dulux Plum Sauce and Dulux Danseys Pass, which feature as key colours for both walls and accessories. Harper adds that vibrant shades of plum, red and burgundy is a colour direction that we’ll be seeing more of in 2025. “Colours such as Danseys Pass have gained a much bigger personality, adding both energy and a feeling of cosiness we’re searching for.” As a response to the economic downturn, Dulux Recollect reflects both an appreciation for classic design and a desire to seek out unique vintage pieces that tell their own story. “Dark timbers such as walnut will feature on furniture, alongside high gloss in solid colours, coloured glass and glass brick,” shares Leech.

EMERGE - A Palette of Optimism and Expression

IMAGE CREDIT: Dulux Colour Forecast 2025 - Emerge Palette; Dulux Colour Forecaster & Stylist: Bree Leech. Photographer: Lisa Cohen. Colours: Dulux Cornstalk, Dulux Mokai Canyon & Dulux Hagley Park.

An uplifting palette of soft and mid-tone hues, Dulux Emerge has a feel-good energy and is filled with soft greens, mauves and a deep red to bring joy without overwhelming a space. Harper explains, “Dulux Emerge embodies individuality, inclusivity, collaboration and empathy, reflecting an expressive and eclectic style that celebrates connection.”  Harper continues, “the Dulux Emerge palette is a balanced curation of warm muted hues including biscuit yellow, orange-based pinks, greyed off lilacs and a hint of brown and light grey blue.” Dulux Emerge features soft rounded forms and expressive collections of decor that ignite feelings of joy and optimism.

IMAGE CREDIT: Dulux Colour Forecast 2025- zEmerge Palette; Dulux Colour Forecaster & Stylist Bree Leech. Photographer: Lisa Cohen. Colours: Dulux Hagley Park, Dulux Mokai Canyon & Dulux Nile Street. 

With each palette having been expertly designed to work together cohesively home owners can combine colours from each palette with confidence. So, go ahead, be encouraged by the Dulux Colour Forecast to embrace a blend of soothing, earthy tones and vibrant accents. Have fun creating fresh spaces that nurture, inspire, and uplift the spirit.

Article prepared with the assistance of Dulux: www.dulux.co.nz