The annual Dulux Colour Forecast is a vibrant exploration of the colours that will shape our homes in the year ahead. With the unveiling of the 2027 forecast, we explore the key themes — intentional creativity and belonging — across three distinct palettes: Play, Sensory, and Treasure.
Play
Infusing interiors with vibrant energy and joy, the Dulux Play palette captures the essence of analogue interaction through music and games, while articulating the charm of imperfect moments in everyday life. Play dares to disrupt, celebrating modernity with a flexible, human-first and accessible approach to design.
“Dulux Play celebrates the joyful unpredictability of life through colour combinations that feel fresh, expressive and full of personality,” Dulux colour specialist Davina Harper explains. “Soft pastel hues including Dulux Silverstream, Dulux Havelock Half, and Dulux Birdlings Flat create a calm and inviting foundation, while vibrant accents of Dulux Tokomaru Bay and Dulux Gillespies Beach bring energy, optimism, and playful contrast. Together, these unexpected pairings encourage creativity, interaction, and self-expression, creating spaces that feel dynamic, adaptable, and uniquely personal.”
Sensory
A tribute to mindful living, the Dulux Sensory palette invites the enjoyment of slow daily rituals, from lighting a candle for diffused warmth to surrounding ourselves with natural elements that breathe life into spaces. Reassuring and restorative, Sensory evokes a grounded, quiet confidence.
“Dulux Sensory embodies the calming qualities of considered design,” Davina says. “It encompasses natural tones with layered greens such as Dulux Puketī Forest and Dulux Willow Flat, warm neutrals like Dulux Darfield and Dulux Mason Bay Double, and rich browns including Dulux Tongariro and Dulux Waipoua Forest, adding depth and serenity to a space. Delicate materials like refined weaves, honed stone, and smoked glass cultivate a nurturing and immersive environment, merging tradition with modern tranquility.”
Treasure
An opulent palette, Dulux Treasure celebrates self-expression, embedding interiors with layers of story, heritage, and jewel-toned richness. It reflects a growing desire to move away from minimalism towards restrained maximalism favouring depth over decoration, and using rich tonal layering and classical influences to create spaces that feel curated, intimate, and elegant.
“Dulux Treasure invites us to layer our homes with stories and materials that echo our identities,” Davina explains. “This palette brings together the deep blue of Dulux Precision, the smoky purple of Dulux Whangaroa, and vibrant berry tones including Dulux Omaui and Dulux Danseys Pass. Imagined with expressive marbles and high-gloss finishes, the palette celebrates the beauty of collected histories, featuring mixed metals and rich wood textures that tell countless stories.
“This palette thrives on sophistication. Dramatic, weighty fabrics and enveloping patterns bolster an atmospheric elegance, elevating the personal narratives woven into our homes over time.”
To explore more and order free A4 Colour Swatches visit dulux.co.nz/colourforecast.
