Transform offices with Dulux Professional Colour of the Year 2023

Biophilic design incorporates nature into the built environment to help create restorative and connective spaces. The colours in the Lush palette – inspired by the tones of forests and woodlands – could help achieve this. Here, walls painted in a soft green, combined with Wild Wonder, feel subtle and soothing, while the furnishings help to bring the comfort and familiarity of working from home to an office meeting room.
 

Which colours?
 

Khaki Green 60YY 33/130

Winter's Silence 50YY 49/191

The Lush colours used in this open-plan office provide the perfect natural counterpoint to technology, making the space feel cosier and more approachable. A wall painted in a dark mushroom shade adds warmth, as well as defining the desk area, while adjacent and opposing walls painted in shades of green and Wild Wonder bring a sense of natural richness and creativity to the space.
 

Which colours?
 

Kaki Daylight 20GY 46/067

Winter's Silence 50YY 49/191

Khaki Green 60YY 33/130

Mouse Tail 52GY 24/050

Generous Grey 38RR 15/026

Awakening Feel 82YY 67/046

The enriching tones of the Raw palette can bring warmth and energy to any office space. Here, different earthy tones – from peaty brown to soft clay – help to differentiate the floor levels, while a staircase painted in Dulux Professional Colour of the Year, Wild Wonder, creates a welcoming and invigorating feel.
 

Which colours?
 

Wright Stone 10YY 30/106

Winter's Silence 50YY 49/191

European White 30YY 67/084

Brownington Court 90YR 36/203

Rosemont Hall 30YR 16/162

Bark 70YR 09/086

Exterior walls and window panels painted in colours from the Raw palette help this building feel grounded and inspiring. The mix of soft, warm shades creates a subtle contrast, emphasizing both the building’s unique characteristics, while also reflecting the natural light.
 

Which colours?
 

Rosemont Hall 30YR 16/162

Brownington Court 90YR 36/203

Winter's Silence 50YY 49/191


[1] GWI, 2021. 34.6% somewhat agree and 28.1% strongly agree with the statement ‘I’m more conscious about looking after my mental health now than before the pandemic.’

[2] Pouso, S., Borja, Á., Fleming, L., Gómez-Baggethun, E., White, M. and Uyarra, M., 2021. Contact with blue-green spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown beneficial for mental health. Science of The Total Environment, 756, p.143984.