The iMac computer is only one of many products that are sheer. Spiritualism also is affecting the colors on the market, and this will be seen in the Plums and Reds that abound. Another big trend is the continuation of metallics. No longer shiny and glitzy, metals are patinaed, subtle, and tasteful. Used to highlight other colors, not to be the highlight itself.
Copper is the big metallic - along with galvanized metal and silver.
Shimmer not shine. Pure white is weakening as people are discovering flavored neutrals. Green is still here, but the darker greens are receding as the celadons, pistachios, and eucalyptus move to the forefront. Think of the green found on the edge of a thick piece of glass. The roller comes packaged with it's own mini paint tray.