by Brianna Crandall — June 20, 2018 — Sherwin-Williams, developer of technologically advanced paint and coatings for over 150 years, unveiled its 2019 Colormix Color Forecast at the Neocon 2018 contract furnishings show in Chicago last week along with new colors for various markets, updates to the company’s paint color visualizer app and matching device, and a new self-cleaning exterior paint.
Colormix Color Forecast
This marks the 10th official year of the Sherwin-Williams color trend report. The annual forecast is influenced by everything from fashion trends and textures in nature to international travel and pop culture. This year’s Colormix Color Forecast is a master palette of 42 key hues for 2019. It features six unique color journals: Shapeshifter, Wanderer, Aficionado, Enthusiast, Naturalist and Raconteur. Each journal tells its own story, allowing for flexibility in arrangement and design to further inspire clients and projects in the coming year.
New color palettes bring latest trends to life across markets
Color can make a positive impact on a space and its inhabitants, points out Sherwin-Williams. Drawing on the latest color trends from the Colormix Color Forecast, the company created new, specially curated palettes specifically for the commercial, multifamily, health care, hospitality and education markets, providing even more resources to design and facilities management (FM) professionals. Three unique palettes for each market segment show how broad color forecasting trends apply to these specific spaces.
Visualize color on any wall in real time with new ColorSnap Visualizer augmented reality (AR) feature
ColorSnap Visualizer Instant Paint uses AR to allows users to virtually try different color options. Image courtesy Sherwin-Williams
The most innovative update yet to the company’s powerful ColorSnap Visualizer, Instant Paint allows users to make faster and more confident color selections using cutting-edge augmented reality technology powered by Apple and Google’s latest AR platforms. Users can virtually try different color options by looking at a space through their mobile device, create custom palettes and share results in a variety of ways.
ColorSnap Match streamlines paint color-matching in one place
ColorSnap Match is designed to take the guesswork out of matching paint. The app connects to a ColorSnap Match paint color-matching device (sold separately, exclusively at Sherwin-Williams stores) to deliver a streamlined color-matching experience. Users simply scan a color on any product or surface and match it to the closest Sherwin-Williams paint color.
Loxon self-cleaning paint keeps properties looking fresh
Loxon self-cleaning paint sheds dirt to keep exteriors looking fresh. Image courtesy Sherwin-Williams
Loxon Self-Cleaning Acrylic Exterior Masonry Coating is engineered to keep properties looking fresh and attractive with a self-cleaning formula that sheds dirt upon rain or water contact and provides advanced durability, water shedding, wind driven rain and dirt pickup resistance. The breathable paint reduces potential for coating failure in exterior, above-grade masonry and provides an attractive, flat sheen that is tintable in a wide range of colors. The high-performance coating helps to avoid costly repaints and extensive cleaning while meeting the most stringent VOC (volatile organic compound) regulations. It can be applied to stucco, masonry, cement board, and directly to bare or previously coated concrete that is at least seven days old.
Zero-VOC ProMar 200 HP complies with LEED v4 emissions testing
Meeting the standards for High Performance Architectural and X-Green categories, ProMar 200 HP Interior Acrylic in egshel, low gloss eg-shel and semi-gloss offers outstanding hide and exceptional durability and abrasion resistance for all types of commercial projects, says the company. This latest addition to the popular Promar line meets the most stringent VOC requirements with its zero-VOC formula, and complies with LEED v4 emissions testing.
New coating publication for professional Latino painters
Pintor PRO magazine, said to be the only coatings magazine written in Spanish and published specifically for Latinos, is available now in print and online. The free publication is available in Spanish and English online, and bilingual in print. It profiles the achievements of Latino-owned painting companies, offers business-building insights for residential and commercial contractors, and provides painting tips and product information.
For more information, visit the Sherwin-Williams website or click on the product links above.
