Sturdy, comfortable and easy: Why Faded Denim is the colour of November

13 Nov 2024

Color Marketing Group (CMG) have announced the latest hue that embodies November, and we’ve got just the designs to show you how to incorporate it in your next project with Resene paints and wallpapers.

Faded Denim is a versatile pale blue, celebrated for its timeless appeal and connection to comfort and lifestyle. A slightly muted, neutral tone, it evokes the ease of well-worn denim, making it adaptable for both interiors and fashion. Recognised as a balancing neutral, it pairs effortlessly with greys for a misty, softened look and complements warmer tones like sand, cocoa brown and ivory. Try using Faded Denim in your next project on walls, flooring, textiles and upholstery to bring a calm, laid-back vibe to spaces, whether through matte finishes for a cosy feel or gloss for a modern twist.

Here are two ideas for this colour trend using Resene Duck Egg Blue and Resene Wallpaper Collection L90504 that you can try in your next project: 

This soft blue colour palette prevents the dynamic design from looking too busy. The back wall is painted in Resene Quarter Duck Egg Blue with angled stripes in Resene Duck Egg Blue and Resene Inside Back, left wall in Resene Half Inside Back, floor in Resene Colorwood Mid Greywash, plant pot in Resene Duck Egg Blue, DIY artwork in Resene Milk White, Resene Taupe Grey and Resene Fuscous Grey with background in Resene Half Black White and bedside table in Resene Inside Back. Bedlinen, throw and lamp from Città. Project by Laura Lynn Johnston, image by Bryce Carleton.

This gentle blue brick wall adds a modern touch to this living room while also injecting some colour. Resene Wallpaper Collection L90504 is a great choice in both residential and commercial settings, especially if you’re creating a modern industrial themed space.

Try other hues in similar colourways like Resene Halcyon, Resene Frozen, Resene Nepal and Resene Mischka:

For more advice on choosing colours, contact your Resene representative, visit your local Resene ColorShop or Ask a Resene Colour Expert online today.  

Published: 13 Nov 2024