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Serenity and calm \u2013 that\u2019s the vibe we\u2019re going for in 2024.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s why Dulux\u2019s forecasted colour of the year for 2024 is Sweet Embrace, a modern shade of pale pink that \u2018has a softness to it that calms the senses and creates an atmosphere of serenity \u2013 like a whisper of reassurance,\u2019 according to Dulux creative director and colour expert Marianne Shillingford.<\/p>\n
The ideal neutral, Sweet Embrace was crowned colour of the year by leading interior designers from around the globe, who joined Dulux to choose a colour they felt represented the mood of the world.<\/p>\n
Frankly, we love it: it\u2019s a genuinely great base shade that can fit a variety of colour palettes, from bright and uplifting dopamine designs to earthy and tranquil coastal grandmother vibes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Plus, it\u2019s a pretty timeless shade of pink that changes ever so slightly when the sunlight hits it, according to Dulux, appearing crispier in the morning, blush pink at midday and more violet in the evening.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u200c\u2019While being a beautiful standalone colour, it\u2019s a hue that perfectly combines with so many other shades making it a cheerleader in colour form,\u2019 says Shillingford<\/p>\n
\u2018Sweet Embrace celebrates and optimises every shade around it so you can build a totally individual space in any room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2018It\u2019s the perfect modern neutral that you can use with confidence, knowing it will unite each element from furnishings to artwork whilst creating a gently uplifting atmosphere.<\/p>\n
\u2018We\u2019re all running non-stop these days, so it\u2019s important that our homes provide us a raft in the storm, where we feel safe to take time out from facing our toughest challenges.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2018A shade as subtle and versatile as Sweet Embrace encourages us to get quietly creative and fashion spaces that allow us to be our best, most authentic selves \u2013 and vitally, feel completely at home.\u2019<\/p>\n