Valspar Wants You to Hear and Feel Its 2021 Colors of the Year

Creating a unique multi-sensory meditation allowing you to experience colors motivated by mindfulness and wellbeing

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Jan 06, 2021, 08:00 ET

CHICAGO, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, industry leading paint and coatings brand, Valspar, from the Sherwin-Williams Consumer Brands Group, announces "The Sound of Color" inspired by its 2021 Colors of the Year. As people are seeking solace and calm like never before, Valspar is empowering us to take control of our environments and shape them to support our best selves.

Valspar Wants You to Hear and Feel Its 2021 Colors of the Year: Creating a unique multi-sensory meditation allowing you to experience colors motivated by mindfulness and wellbeing

The 2021 Colors of the Year, announced in Sept. 2020, are 12 livable shades that evoke calm, serenity and simplicity, and were specially curated to help us take charge of physical spaces so they foster our best mental space. Especially now that our homes have become our offices, our entertainment centers, and even classrooms –– the colors, sights, and sounds that surround us are more critical than ever.

Valspar is partnering with author, sound therapist and meditation teacher Sara Auster to bring consumers into the world of color through a multi-sensory experience. Her work includes calming visuals, unique sounds, and one-of-a-kind color meditation experience. Auster has spent the past decade introducing sound baths to audiences across the globe.

"I'm grateful for the opportunity to work with an iconic paint brand like Valspar," says Sara Auster. "Collaborating to bring these color meditations to life for each of the 2021 Colors of the Year was a truly unique experience. I hope these moments of pause we have created help consumers connect to comfort and wellbeing."

Valspar chose to partner with Auster for "The Sound of Color" because of her original teaching methods and transformative experiences. In today's world the colors, sights and sounds that surround us are more critical than ever before, and Valspar knew Auster's ability to convert colors into soothing, calming, and uplifting experiences would connect with consumers.

"This was a revolutionary idea for Valspar, taking the signature colors the brand is known for and creating a multi-sensory experience that goes much deeper than colors on a paint swatch," says Sue Kim, Valspar Color Marketing Manager. "We are very pleased with how this project turned out and think our customers will really enjoy interacting with our 2021 Colors of the Year on a whole new level."

When forecasting the 2021 Colors of the Year, the color experts at Valspar observed global lifestyle trends that have shifted significantly from last year. The rise in external stressors has correlated with consumer's increased interest for mindfulness and self-care activities.

Yoga, meditation, aromatherapy and other practices have gained traction and moved from fringe to mainstream in the past decade. In 2019 more than 20% of employers offered a mindfulness program – and that accelerated significantly throughout 2020.

Each of the twelve 2021 Colors of the Year includes a guided visualization and a breath practice experience. Six of the colors include meditations to calm, relax and soothe while the other six colors include meditations to focus, energize and uplift.

"The Sound of Color" Inspired by Valspar's 2021 Colors of the Year

All 12 colors are available at Lowe's and independent retailers nationwide. Please note, color names and shades vary slightly at each retailer. See below for the full list of colors and how they breathe life into spaces. All videos are linked HERE.

Blissful Blue

Serene - An organic color that evokes the calm and quiet of early mornings and new beginnings.

Lowe's: 4005-3C Blissful Blue
Independent retailers: V111-4 Norwegian Night

Soft Candlelight

Optimistic - This radiant, warm color invites optimism with its golden glow.

Lowe's: 3005-6C Soft Candlelight
Independent retailers: V050-1 Morning Blossom

Granite Dust

Secure - Conjuring the comforting colors of a stronghold, Granite Dust helps fortify you against the worries lurking beyond your walls.

Lowe's: 5006-1C Granite Dust
Independent retailers: V142-3 Gray-Green Linen

Cherry Taupe

Content - So soft you can almost snuggle it; this earthy color adds richness and luxuriousness to reinforce your sense of accomplishment.

Lowe's: 1005-10A Cherry Taupe
Independent retailers: V081-4 Burnished Apricot

Arizona Dust

Courageous - Vibrant and bold, focusing on this color can bolster your courage for whatever you're facing next.

Lowe's: 2003-8A Arizona Dust
Independent retailers: V045-3 Peach Squared

Garden Flower

Sophisticated - This color captures a sense of sturdy growth and reliable sophistication that puts guests and hosts alike at ease.

Lowe's: 5004-3B Garden Flower
Independent retailers: V097-2 Succulent

Academy Gray

Contemplative - The subtle blue present in this moody gray brings a comforting quality to serious contemplation.

Lowe's: 5001-2A Academy Gray
Independent retailers: V138-5 Flannel Gray

Unforgettable

Relaxing - So endless in its invitation to relax that it's luxurious.

Lowe's: 7003-2 Unforgettable
Independent retailers: V094-1 Quill

Gallery Gray

Confident - For the modern minimalist whose approachable elegance demands a space as effortlessly confident as they are.

Lowe's: 2006-10B Gallery Gray
Independent retailers: V133-4 Gentry Grey

Dusty Lavender

Balanced - Bright but soft, subdued but inviting; Dusty Lavender encourages perfect equilibrium.

Lowe's: 1002-7C Dusty Lavender
Independent retailers: V078-4 Violet Dusk

Maple Leaf

Spirited - Natural at its core, this color invites you to embrace yourself at your most authentic.

Lowe's: 2008-8B Maple Leaf
Independent retailers: V089-2 Spiced Latte

Lucy Blue

Optimistic - This energetic blue injects effortless joy and optimism into any environment.

Lowe's: 5001-5C Lucy Blue
Independent retailers: V103-4 Grand Boulevard

Free color tools available from Valspar

When you want to update your home with a small change that has a big impact, Valspar offers a number of Color Discovery Tools to help you feel confident in your decisions. These tools allow you to find your perfect color faster. DIYers can also save a trip to the store by having paint chips sent straight to their home for free.

For more information on Valspar color trends, please visit: www.valspar.com

About Sherwin-Williams Consumer Brands Group

Sherwin-Williams Consumer Brands Group offers innovative products to meet customers' paint and coating needs. The company manufactures products under well-known brands such as Valspar®, HGTV HOME® by Sherwin-Williams, Purdy®, Krylon®, Minwax®, Thompson's® Water Seal®, Cabot® and many more. Founded in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the manufacture, development, distribution and sale of paints, coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers. For more information, visit Sherwin.com.

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