The Color Trend We Spotted in the Spring '22 ORC®

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Written By Linda W
 

The Color Trend We Spotted in the Spring '22 ORC®

 
 

STORY BY VIRGINIA BESHEARS

 

As we perused all the amazing projects from the recent spring ‘22 ORC® (which you can do here), there was one color that kept catching our eye. The definitive color trend from the most recent ORC event was… drumroll please…

 

DUSTY BLUE

 
 
 
 

“Dusty blue” is a shade of pale blue that’s been diluted with a hint of gray, creating a lovely and soft color that’s very easy on the eyes. Although there’s quite a lot of range of warmth, saturation, and lightness within these photos from the ORC, all these gorgeous shades of blue fall somewhere in the dusty blue family.

Dusty blue is incredibly versatile. It’s great for any type of room and pairs well with a number of colors. The color feels airy and fresh and gives a space a very restful, comforting mood. If you want spending time in your space to feel like a breath of fresh air, this color is perfect for you.

 
 
 
 
 
 

SHOP THIS COLOR…

 
 
 
 
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