2015
DUNN-EDWARDS COLORS OF THE DECADES
DECADES COLOR PALETTE
The 2010s were characterized by a shift away from maximalism and towards cozy minimalism. Home renovation shows saturated our media and design styles like Modern Farmhouse, Shabby Chic, and Industrial inspired much of the interior décor. The Millennial generation popularized pinks, greens, and grays, integrating them into everything from wall colors to their favorite accessories. Marble countertops and all-white cabinetry paired well with the soft pastels popular during this decade, providing a clean backdrop for other colors in the palette to shine.
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2015 DECADES BLOG
Explore the chic colors of the 2015 palette and embrace the distinctive look of the Millennial Pink era.
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How Did the Shift Toward Minimalism in the 2010s Influence Cool, Airy Paint Choices?
Thawed Out (DE5742) is a soft, cool-toned blue that speaks directly to the minimalist, pared-back sensibility that defined 2010s interiors — from airy Shabby Chic spaces to clean-lined Modern Farmhouse designs. It pairs naturally with Miner’s Dust (DEC786) for a grounded, sandy balance, and looks especially refined against white cabinetry or marble surfaces that let the color breathe.
How Did Millennial Pink Influence the Cozy, Minimalist Interiors of the 2010s?
Rose Frost (DE5127) is a muted, dusty pink that fits squarely within the millennial-driven palette of the 2010s, when soft pinks became a go-to choice for cozy, minimalist interiors influenced by Shabby Chic and Modern Farmhouse styles. It looks especially refined against all-white cabinetry or marble surfaces, and pairs beautifully with Cinnamon Stick (DE5151) for a warm, spice-and-blush depth that feels current and welcoming.
How Did the Millennial Love of Earthy Greens Shape Grounding, Nature-Inspired Interiors?
Reeds (DE5647) is a rich, nature-inspired green that taps into the millennial love of green that defined 2010s interiors, where earthy, grounding tones found a natural home in Industrial and Modern Farmhouse spaces, moving away from maximalist excess. It pairs beautifully with Miner’s Dust (DEC786) and warm whites, both of which serve as clean, understated backdrops — much like the all-white cabinetry and marble surfaces that anchored so many cozy, minimalist spaces of the decade.
How Did 2010s Design Styles Shape Warm, Earthy Color Palettes?
Cinnamon Stick (DE5151) is a warm, spiced brown that channels the cozy minimalism of the 2010s, grounding a space with the earthy depth that Industrial and Modern Farmhouse interiors did so well. Pair it with Miner’s Dust (DEC786) as a clean, sandy neutral and add a touch of Rose Frost (DE5127) — a nod to the millennial love of soft pinks — to bring the whole palette together against white cabinetry or marble surfaces.