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Summer’s here and with it, those wonderful warm days and balmy evenings that make dining al fresco such a pleasure! It’s time to update your outdoor area to make the most of the season.
For 2022, Plascon has brought together three beautiful hues that will enliven your home. The earthy colour combination pays homage to the natural world while bringing the simple pleasures of nature into our homes. A true pioneer, Plascon is the first in its industry to give a combination of three colours – and not just one – the noteworthy ‘Colour of the Year’ title.
The Colour Combination for 2022 works in a 60:30:10 ratio. This aligns with the interior design industry practice of a 60-30-10 design scheme, which suggests that 60% of a space should consist of a dominant colour, 30% a secondary colour, and 10% an accent colour. Plascon therefore makes it easier to adopt this approach and tastefully achieve a well-considered look.
The three shades each explore various elements of nature. Plascon’s hero – or dominant – colour representing 60% of the ratio is Plascon Pear Fantasy (Y5-B2-1). This soft yellow-green makes for a modern, neutral shade while being comfortingly familiar. Capturing the soothing charm of a sandy shore at sunrise, this shade instantly puts our minds at ease and enlivens our spaces.
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Constituting 30% of the Colour Combination ratio is Plascon Desert Water (B5-B2-2) – a calming and uplifting pale blue hue with an illuminating touch of purple. Inspired by the sunlit surface of tranquil water, this shade is subtle yet impactful, perfectly complementing the neutral Pear Fantasy. Lighter blue shades are associated with health, healing, tranquillity, and softness.
Rounding off the ratio of impeccably matched shades that emulate the essence of nature, Plascon Zanzibar (70) makes up the final 10% of Plascon’s Colour Combination for 2022. A soft yet grounded colour, there’s a quiet warmth to this gentle smoky brown that brings an anchoring balance to lighter, cleaner hues. Capturing the fresh soil and majestic tree trunks of an early morning trail, this colour brilliantly accentuates the Plascon Pear Fantasy and Plascon Desert Water.
Notably, the combination has been chosen to reflect a specifically African context, from the actual colours themselves to their very names. “Often, trends that filter down to us from Europe or the USA are designed for that context, and not an African reality. Here, we are bringing together colours that reflect the way we live here, and that are created with Africa in mind,” says Plascon’s head of marketing Suvasin Moodley.
Plascon furthers its commitment to innovation with its Colour Combination for 2022. With the brand’s sensitivity to context and its thoughtfully selected colours, the palette encourages optimism, calm, and balance. Set the tone for summer by injecting fresh life into your outdoor space with this tranquil yet uplifting trio that speaks of home in so many ways!
When painting your exterior, Plascon’s trustworthy Micatex is the industry go-to. The trusted and proven duo of mica for stretch and marble for strength has made Plascon Micatex South Africa’s favourite exterior paint choice for decades. The recent addition of Polycell Fine Crack Filler means its formulation has even more built-in toughness and protection. Polycell Fine Crack Filler’s formulation has been enhanced for exterior use as well as interior. By securely covering all hairline cracks, Plascon Micatex prevents damp – a very common problem on exterior walls – by retarding water seepage.
Plascon Micatex with Polycell derives its WeatherTough Protection from the unique combination of special grades of mica and marble. Tests have shown that the paint film of Plascon Micatex is two times thicker than conventional paints and 23% tougher than a leading competitor. This makes Plascon Micatex with Polycell the unrivalled leader in delivering the strength and durability needed to protect your exterior walls from both the harsh South African weather conditions and the wear-and-tear of everyday living – a welcome silver lining indeed.
In addition, keeping exterior walls clean and looking newer for longer (a necessity in periods when budgets are tight and value is essential) has been made easier – Plascon Micatex with Polycell has very low dirt pick-up ensuring that dirt and dust washes off easily. And for ultimate protection, strength, toughness and peace of mind, Plascon Micatex with Polycell Fine Crack Filler has an incredible 15-year guarantee.
For free advice on how to use the Colour Combination for 2022, or any other Plascon colours and products, please contact the Plascon Colour Advice team via email: ColourAdvice@kansaiplascon.co.za.
