The art of color planning is one of the most important design elements in the composition of interior design. The colors of the year offer a great start in creating colorful interiors that will instantly affect the mood and warmth of your home, as well as invite guests to linger longer than planned. Sherwin Williams, in the brands first-ever introduction of nine colors named Color Capsules of the Year, offer a range from classic to cutting edge. The color capsule includes Grounded (SW 6089, Sunbleached (SW 9585), Chartreuse (SW 0073), Rain Cloud (SW 9639), Clove (SW 9605), Malabar (SW 9110), Bosc Pear (SW 6390), White Snow (SW 9541) and Mauve Finery (SW 6282) ; Benjamin Moore’s Cinnamon Slate (2113-40) and Pantone’s Mocha Mousse (17-1230) round out the colors of the year featured in this post.

This purple brown blend has a soothing quality, according to Andrea Magno, Benjamin Moore’s director of Color Marketing and Design. It can’t be placed in a box, rather, it could bring sophistication as well as coziness.

Mocha Mousse, a mellow brown exudes warmth, as well as represents a “level of thoughtful indulgence,” according to Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. She goes on to say that “it’s not just indulging ourselves, and treating ourselves, which we deserve, but also the possibility of sharing it with others.”

What are your favorites?