2016 COLOR TRENDS & MOOD BOARDS FOR DESIGN PROJECTS is your free copy from RudeColor.com for instant color & design inspiration this coming year. In 2016, we see the world viewed through a filtered lens of muted and dusky tones. The widespread usage of mobile phones enables a global population to keep in touch with all things local. Exotic vibrants from the east and icy tones from the west come together in a sensorial rush of moods and emotions. The shadow of war in certain regions leads us to yearn for warm hues peppered with ethnic accents representing a growing sense of tolerance and understanding. Ecology continues to play a significant role and is represented by fresh greens and coastal blues. To showcase each color trend, we have used a mood board format. Each mood board showcases reference images, keywords and color schemes with hex values – as a quick and ready reference for any design project. In our experience, mood boards are a great tool for creative collaboration and can be shared with colleagues and clients to indicate a design direction.

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2. Filtered views, mystic
tones, sombre greys and
exotic vibrants make up
the color trends forecast
for 2016.
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3. SUNSET FOLDS
ardent | vivid | spirited
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4. TWILIGHT HUES
ebb | waning | muted
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5. AGED BEIGE
rest | interval | respite
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6. PURPEIGE
winsome | warm | caring
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7. SHADES OF GREY
masterly | gifted | formidable
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8. STEAMPUNK HUES
victorian | vintage | mechanical
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9. WORN UMBER
endure | survive | retro
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10. NEON GREEN
trendy | bright | striking
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11. PASTEL POINTS
muted | discreet | restrained
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12. INDULGENT PINK
treat | diversion | delicacy
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13. EARTHY GLOW
rustic | modest | homely
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14. ETHNIC BEIGE
traditional | cultural | native
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15. TRANSLUCENT BLUE
soothing | subtle | calm
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16. PEACH GLOW
blush | radiate | tingle
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17. GLEAMING GREY
grave | earnest | severe
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18. WEATHERED PINK
muted | soft | pale
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