Limpet Shell: Spring – Summer Weekly Colour Report

Thu 19 May 2016 James Nuttall

Limpet Shell

Limpet Shell is, without a doubt, one of the most contemporary colours in our Colour Report for 2016.

While it shares several properties with one of Pantone’s Colours of the Year, Serenity, Limpet Shell is certainly the coolest selection in this year’s palette. A striking and crisp shade of aqua, it leans ever so slightly towards the green family, making it an intriguing and relaxing tone to suit any room in the home.

Limpet Shell immediately evokes images of the sea; a cool ocean breeze gently blowing against your face, while the gentle lapping of waves against the shore soothes you into a zen-like state. It is this freshness and vitality that this clean blue shade will inject into your decor in no time at all.

Room inspiration has never been simpler thanks to this defined aquatic shade, which is absolutely brimming with room design ideas, and can be mixed and matched with a wide variety of tones. Pantone’s Colour of the Year, Rose Quartz, is a rich complement to Limpet Shell, formulating a playful and classically elegant ambience. Don’t be afraid to be a little overzealous with Rose Quartz – if you aren’t afraid of showing your feminine side, there is no better colour in the palette to coordinate with Limpet Shell, and it will also amplify the serene atmosphere.

Limpet Shell Room Set

Golden overtones, for example mirror or photo frames, lend a touch of regal charm, as will golden curtain poles, adding a subtle spark of class and sophistication. White furniture will keep your decor grounded very much in the present day; one room inspiration tip we suggest is painting your window panes and door frames white, which will create a modern and clean edge.

Subtle contrasts, such as that of Peach Echo, will elegantly zest up a room; we recommend incorporating this gentle shade of orange into your decor with an assortment of cushions, for example our Prestigious Jazz Tangerine or Zodiac Tangerine fabrics would work a treat.

Iced Coffee provides a tasteful and chic base colour, which only enhances the frothy and modern aesthetic. Sofas and chairs in this shade add an earthy touch to an interior, while retaining the elegance and freshness of the overall motif.

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