While design magazines offer valuable ideas, there is no better source of inspiration than nature itself. This Vista Nature Inspired Paint Colors Palette has six stunning hues to accompany you on your color journey. By drawing from the greens, blues, grays, and earth tones found in nature, these tones bring the beauty of the outdoors into your home.
Incorporating nature inspired colors can be done in various ways. Use them as the primary color for walls to create a serene backdrop. Alternatively, they can be used strategically on accents walls, carefully infusing the space with the essence of the natural world.
To enhance the overall feel of the space, consider incorporating natural materials such as wood, stone, or bamboo. Further, they can add visual interest that connect your interior to the textures and patterns found in nature.
When using nature inspired colors, consider the mood and aesthetic you want to create. Soft blues, for instance, evoke a sense of tranquility making them ideal for bedrooms or spaces where the focus is on relaxation. On the other hand, bold greens infuse a room with energy and vitality, making them good for areas of activity and socializing. To further enhance the nature inspired look, experiment with textures and patterns, like grasscloth, wallpapers or wood-look tiles, to evoke a tactile connection to the natural world.
Let these nature inspired colors help you bring the outdoors inside, creating an environment that connects you to the captivating wonders of the natural world.
Nature Inspired Neutrals
When it comes to finding neutral color inspiration in nature, birds are a great place to start. They come in a wide range of hues that can be used to create different moods and styles in a home. Pictured here is a Hoopoe Inspired color palette using Sherwin Williams (SW) hues.
Birds, like this Eurasian Hoopoe, are known for their earthy, neutral colors. These tones provide a warm and inviting aesthetic in any decorating scheme. Use them in a living room or dining room for a cozy and welcoming space.
Nature’s Beauty
Using colorful birds as inspiration is a fun and creative way to update your interior or exterior color scheme. Many birds have feathers with unique color combinations that can be used as a guide for creating a color scheme. For example, the woodpecker pictured here, can be color translated into a house with black shutters and an orange front door.
Consider the environment where the bird lives and add those colors into your decorating scheme. Once you’ve selected your bird(s) for inspiration, choose a color palette based on those hues. Use a color wheel to pick complementary colors that work well together. Once you have a color palette, make sure the colors harmonize.
Malibu Color Hunting
The Sherwin Williams fan deck perfectly matched these items from a nature walk in Malibu, California. Color hunting is the hobby of photographing interesting items to capture beautiful hues that surround us. Match those images to color chips, like in this photo. Then, pick a room or space to paint and have the paint store make your color and enjoy your updated space.
Sherwin Williams Color Inspiration
Paint store fan decks are a design tool that create unlimited decorating possibilities. These nectarine blossoms were matched from a Sherwin Williams fan deck. Always be on the lookout and capture eye catching colors wherever you find them.
