You’ve probably heard by now that Pantone’s colour of the year for 2013 is Emerald.
"Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty
that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony."
There are lots of blog posts and discussions about the yays or nays of this jewel-toned green, so I’m just going to post some pictures and if you’d like to share your thoughts in the comments, I’d love to read them :-)
Would you go big with Emeralnd and use it on the walls, or go small with emerald fabrics and accessories?
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Or maybe you’d rather just have a pretty emerald ring and call it a day :-)
How do you feel about Emerald?
That green door is perfect!! I'd use two of them for my dressing!! And I'n not allowed to paint walls!! It' a big no-no from my husband!! So pops like pillows or armchair for me!!
ReplyDeleteI think color Esmeralda is vera dificult decoración . But your imagen are gerorgeus!!!!
ReplyDeleteNo, wouldn't put it on walls but I do love it on those pillows. I'm more of a "blue" person anyway!
ReplyDeleteI like the green - it brings the outside in !!
ReplyDeleteI'm voting for it as an accent only. On walls it reminds me a little too much of institutional greens, like a middle school cafeteria or visiting room in a prison -- not that I would know, but just imagining!
ReplyDeleteI like it best combined with other greens. Thanks for putting up some photos for us to see Emerald at its best.
I love it - in small doses, mainly. I think the key is muting the color just a bit - I have used Benjamin Moore's Silver Pine several time over the last year, and it's a beautiful and livable option for Emerald Green.
ReplyDeleteI would love to use it both ways!I see it greyed up just a bit and put on the walls in a powder room or a library,and although I love Kelly green,I think emerald is so beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I love your play of words to Rhianna's song! LOL!
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I love emerald green! I would use it on the walls in a sun room with lots of white and windows. But most likely I will use it most in accessories and in jewellery :)
ReplyDeleteI've always loved emerald green, but wouldn't use it as the main color, but surely as an accent color... with blue and white!
ReplyDeleteDon't think I would brave enough to paint my wallS in it. Would definitely consider it in a fabric though or perhaps just one accent wall. Like 'Kristie's'suggestion of toning it down a tad or even pair it with another deep colour like navy blue and rich warm woods.
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Brenda, emerald with warm woods is rich & luxurious :-) It also looks great with brushed gold/brass. And I think glossy emerald would look fantastic on a front door, as long as it works with the exterior colours and style of the house.
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Love, love emerald :), so happy it's this year's Pantone color of the year! Beautiful examples.
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