HOW TO WORK WITH JEWEL COLOURS

• Published date: 17 November 2021
• Publication title: Stratford Press

One reason for their ongoing popularity is their versatility. They can be bold statements of personality, glamorous and dramatic conversation starters, or simply turn a chilly, plain room into something comforting and inviting.

Here are some ideas for using Resene jewel colours in your home.

What are jewel colours?

(And why do we love them?)Traditionally, jewel colours are those that represent the colours of precious gems — emerald green (Resene Moxie), ruby red (Resene Livewire) and sapphire blue (Resene Submerge).

They also include the bold shades of semi-precious stones such as amethyst purples (Resene Couture), garnet hues of coppery brown (Resene Fahrenheit), rich topaz golds (Resene Pirate Gold) and sunbaked turquoise (Resene Pelorous) among others.

This DNA in precious and semi-precious stones gives jewel colours an intrinsic association with luxury, sophistication and glamour. This is amplified when they’re partnered in interior designs with metallics and plush fabrics to transform any room into a luxury den.

Alternatively, when paired with the right neutrals, jewel tones can be a light, bright fresh oasis of colour in an otherwise pared back palette.

The other reason we keep coming back to jewel colours is that their highly pigmented, colour-saturated hues with often warm tones...