Dulux Colour Forecast 2026
Tenderness and connection through colour
- Dulux Colour Forecast 2026
- Evoke Palette
Embrace your individual style
Dulux Evoke celebrates the resurgence of maximalism and individual style, a desire for change and support for local and global designers. Rooted in vintage aesthetics it embraces imperfection and cherishes treasures blending elements of the past and future to create a fresh and eclectic style.
Evoke leans into rich, comforting tones creating depth, character and warmth. Earthy pinks, warm mustard/golds, and dramatic accents of grape, blue and red to add contrast and a cultured edge.
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The Evoke Palette
The colours in Dulux Evoke lean into rich, comforting tones instead of brights - creating depth, character, and warmth. Blush pinks like Dulux Baked Clay, muted oranges such as Dulux Magic Melon, and warm mustard/golds like Dulux Germania form a versatile base, whilst dramatic shades, including Dulux Misty Grape, Dulux Red Jacks, Dulux Wink, and Dulux Deep Aqua, add contrast and a cultured edge.
The Elemental Palette
Dulux Elemental is a tonal, grounded palette built around warm whites and neutrals such as Dulux Blended Cream and Dulux Hog Bristle® Quarter and enriched with golden brown hues such as Dulux Caramel Sundae and Dulux Coffee Dust. Subtle layers of warm grey, including Dulux Clear Concrete and Dulux Reckless Grey, bring stillness and structure, whilst darker charcoal tones add depth and dimension.
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The Ethereal Palette
Dulux Ethereal features a delicate pastel-like blend of soft and mid-tone hues-gentle greens, mauves, and blush pinks-that evoke a sense of serenity and joy. With romantic tones like Dulux Savin, Dulux Different Pink and Dulux Mask, alongside subtle pastels such as Dulux Tiamo, Dulux Blue Shell and Dulux Soft Fresco, this palette feels playful, uplifting, and quietly luxurious.
Led by the Dulux Colour Team, comprising of the Colour and Design Manager Lauren Treloar and Colour and Communications Manager Andrea Lucena-Orr, the annual Dulux Colour Forecast is grounded in extensive, year-round research into global and local trends set to shape Australian interior design and the way we live. Since its inception in 1999, the Forecast has become a trusted guide for designers, architects and homeowners alike.
As part of this research, the Dulux Colour Team closely collaborates with international brands, attends design shows and seminars, runway presentations, and global events such as Milan Design Week. They also draw from customised trend research and insights accessed through Dulux’s global network across the UK, Europe and Asia-Pacific. As members of the Color Marketing Group (CMG), they analyse key reports from CMG as well as forecasting firms such as Color Hive-Mix Magazine and LS:N Global to ensure the forecasting reflects what’s ahead.
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Dulux Elemental Palette
Dulux Elemental offers a calm, grounded counterbalance to the overwhelm of modern life.
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Dulux Evoke is an optimistic, bold and expressive palette that channels individuality, reminiscence and emotional warmth.
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Dulux Ethereal invites a soft form of escapism, creating playful and whimsical spaces filled with serenity, tenderness, and a dreamlike sense of calm.
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Colours displayed should be used as a guide for your colour selection. To ensure best accuracy, test your colour choice at home by ordering Dulux sample pots and A4 colour swatches.