Hello again!

Last time I spotlighted the 2018 Color of the Year choices from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams - Caliente AF-290 and Oceanside SW6496. We also looked at some inspirational ways to use these bold colors, including some ways to do so even if you're not "a color person." But if this is still too much for you, read on for some other trends that might be more your speed.

Beyond Just the Color of the Year

In addition to the top picks, each of the color houses also unveil carefully curated palettes of colors. These colors not only pair well with the Color of the Year but are also trend-right colors on their own.

Benjamin Moore's palette is full of earthy tones across all hues, from pinks to grays and even greens and browns.

Benjamin Moore 2018 Color Palette

Artemis Lin Design - Benjamin Moore Color Trends 2018 Color Palette

While out running errands and doing some fall shopping, I found this palette perfectly summed up in one gorgeous little rug! And let me also point out that I even have the gold trend represented on my feet - just translate that into a light fixture or some hardware!

Sherwin Williams takes a slightly different route and introduces three separate palettes which they've named Sincerity, Unity, and Connectivity.

The one I'm digging the most is what they've dubbed "Sincerity." I find it interesting that there's definitely some distinct similarities between the Sincerity palette and the Benjamin Moore 2018 color palette. Great minds must think alike!

Using the Various 2018 Palettes

Despite color trends, the reality is that grey and neutral paints remain consistently popular. Case in point: 24 of the top 50 Sherwin Williams colors are classified as a shade of grey! Since there's a pretty good chance some of your walls are already a tone of grey, I think a very comfortable way to incorporate some of these latest color trends is to select trend colors that will play well with your existing neutrals and greys. That could mean repainting select walls or rooms, or simply re-accessorizing to breathe new life into your space.

One very natural progression is to incorporate some blush tones. And then of course to sprinkle in the ever-popular brass accents!

This little vignette captures it nicely - and shows you that it doesn't need to cost a lot to be part of this trend. Just a couple accent pieces can do the trick, paired with existing bigger-ticket items.

Artemis Lin Design - Blush and gold decor accents with neutral grey walls

Photo: Target

To keep it from becoming overly feminine, I like the idea of grounding the design with some darker black or charcoal colors.

Artemis Lin Design - Blush pink, grey and gold nursery with black accents by Jeff Lewis for baby Monroe

Photo: Jeff Lewis Design

Artemis Lin Design - Contemporary living room with blush pink walls, grey sofa couch, gallery wall, black accents, youthful boho rocker vibe, and fiddle leaf fig.

Photo: Revamp Restyle Reveal

As you can see, this color palette can not only be utilized anywhere from a nursery to a living room, but it can also be interpreted in a variety of lifestyles, ranging from a youthful contemporary space to spaced that are a little more sophisticated and tailored.