Browns and blues have influenced reds, oranges and even purple. Golden, clear yellow ages like a fine California chardonnay. As the softening of technology continues, textures are at least as important as color. The sophisticated consumer wants colors that engage all of the senses and create an experience. Glassy translucence and pearlescent will be seen in 2000, as well as holographic colors.
Finishes provide the surprise that delivers a message of faceted color.
Warmer metallics like pewter are more useable. Many colors considered for this palette were on the verge of being metallic without being shiny. Read this month's news briefs.