Your most-searched for paint colours in 2021: Resene Duck Egg Blue, Resene Merino and Resene Clouded Blue

19 Jan 2022

Tried and tested off-white Resene Merino took out top spot for habitat’s most searched for paint colour in 2021. Resene Duck Egg Blue came in a close second while third place went to Resene Clouded Blue, a slate blue with a hint of steel.

A timeless white, Resene Merino is a fleecy warm neutral whose versatility makes it a fabulous companion for any home renovator.  No surprise then, that this warm white favoured by designers and decorators is trending.

This lush conservatory is brought to life with Resene Double Merino on the back wall, the left wall in Resene Quarter Karaka and the back wall bench and boards in Resene Quarter Merino. The top of the bench is in Resene Quarter Merino with Resene FX Paint Effects medium coloured with Resene Foggy Grey. The floor is in Resene Foggy Grey with Resene FX Paint Effects medium coloured with Resene Quarter Merino. Tall white planter painted in Resene Quarter Merino, small cork stool in Resene Quarter Crisp Green and mirror in Resene Nero. Barstool from Jardin. Project by Kate Alexander, image by Bryce Carleton. 

The second most-searched paint colour, Resene Duck Egg Blue works much like a neutral, and lends itself well to a wide-variety of combinations and a tremendous range of styles.

Paint swatches in Resene Mystery, Resene Artemis, Resene Fast Forward and Resene Half Duck Egg Blue. Fish ornaments and citrus juicer painted in Resene Mystery.

Use Resene Duck Egg Blue in different strengths to create a contemporary look that can be dressed up to create an elegant welcome or down to give your home a beachy getaway feel.

Move into the grey/blue range with the atmospheric Resene Clouded Blue, in the top three most searched colours, for good reason. With its restful tones it’s an ideal choice for a bedroom.

For this room, interiors company Gorgi chose Resene Clouded Blue to contrast with its linen and duvet set. The chair is painted in Resene Red Berry and the trims are in Resene Wan White.

Published: 19 Jan 2022