What Sux in paint colors? Dead Salmon — yes, Dead Salmon.
It comes from Farrow & Ball, a pricey, small-batch British brand with a penchant for oddball names. This one apparently was inspired by the flat or “dead” pinkish paint seen on a historic Derby manor house since 1805. They should have taken the hint from that deadness.
This salmon color looks like a cross-breeding of two very played-out shades, ‘80s mauve and millennial pink, and should be consigned to the rusty buckets of history!
What ROX? Sherwin Williams’ 2023 Color of the Year, Redend Point.
While this one’s name also takes a moment to get beyond, this slightly reddened beige is a gorgeously warmed-up neutral that’s especially perfect for our sun-toasted desert. It’s a skillful blend that highlights the best qualities of both, mixing grounding earthiness with the sweetest pinks of the sunrise.
We’re all looking forward to seeing this cheerfully levelheaded hue bloom across interiors and exteriors, cabinets, counters, textiles and accessories. If you want to make your home more inviting in the new year, pick up a few cans of this lovely paint.
