Posted in February 2014

3 Fashion-Inspired Color Palettes

3 Fashion-Inspired Color Palettes

From traditional to bold, I chose these 3 fashion ads as the color palettes inspirations. Louis Vuitton winter 2013-2014 color palette is very straightforward. Clean, linear use of color could be perceived as almost masculine if not for the punchy red hue of Michelle William’s lips. Here are the color matches from Benjamin Moore to … Continue reading

Preppy spring color palette from Mulberry 2014

Preppy spring color palette from Mulberry 2014

This ad was actually fun to decode as the colors were so vibrant and fresh. Creating a linear palette from all the hues turned out to be a challenge so I selected 3 dominant colors (all Benjamin Moore paint swatches): Chantilly Lace, Peppermint Leaf and Festive Orange highlighted by 3 accent colors: Tawny Day Lily (it’s … Continue reading

Dior Color Palette

Dior Color Palette

When it comes to ads, fashion houses work with the best art directors and photographers. So why not get inspired on their expertise and master use of colors to create palettes for home? I usually like to look at the luxury fashion brands as they offer very appealing and sometimes unconventional color combinations. Here is decoding … Continue reading