August’s funky orange hue

19 Aug 2026

As we edge towards the start of spring, our landscape changes, bursting with bright hues and hints of warm summer days ahead. The latest colour alert for August from Color Marketing Group (CMG), Funky Orange, brings us all the energy we need at the end of these long winter months.

Funky Orange embodies the warmth, vitality and richness of life. It symbolises the optimism and excitement of fresh beginnings, and is so vibrant it seems to awaken the taste buds with its juicy appeal.

Home design is a key recipient of Funky Orange’s bold colour, adding spice and boldness to anything it embraces. Appearing on walls, furniture and décor, it is a hue that warms the space in which it is placed. 

To incorporate Funky Orange in your home, try shades like Resene Guggenheim, Sunrise, Japonica and Sebedee:

Published: 19 Aug 2026