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The 16 key paint trends 2023: what is in and what is out

If you’re looking to refresh your home with paint this year, then look no further. We have gathered 2023's most favored paint trends from experts, set to revolutionize how we use color in the home. 

Using paint can be truly transformative; paint ideas can enrich a space with beautiful color, energy and character, as well as make rooms feel both bigger and brighter or more cocooning and warm. When it comes to refreshing our homes with paint, it takes careful consideration and expertise to choose a palette that is timeless, enduring and reflective of our style. Consulting the latest paint trends and color trends is a great place to start when color scheming your home.

We've teamed up with a host of color experts to bring you not only the most exciting paint trends in the year ahead – but those that need to be avoided, too (goodbye gray). Get your brushes at the ready…

The paint trends we are loving in 2023

From pretty pinks to uplifting yellows and grounding greens, explore the key paint trends to know about in 2023.

1. Create calm with blue

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Fresh and inviting, blue is certainly worthy of its place in the spotlight. With blue room ideas one of the most popular decorating schemes to choose for the home, there are endless shades available for all of your room color needs.

Many blues have their own beneficial qualities, a bright, sky blue can be a great mood-lifting hue, ideal for quiet spaces, reading rooms and even outdoor spaces. A deep, dark blue, such as Farrow & Ball's Wine Dark shown above, can have a cozy, enveloping effect, ideal for bedroom paint ideas. Whereas a more turquoise, ocean hue can be instantly energizing. 

Tricia Guild, founder and creative director, Designers Guild says, 'reminiscent of endless tropical skies and oceans, blue is full of vitality, even on a gray day. Some consider blue rooms to be cold (and it can be sometimes) but a powerful, punchy shade is anything but; rather it is enlivening in its strength. Use it with a white for crisp simplicity, make it dramatic with darker hues or take it to the Caribbean with pastel tones. It responds beautifully to sunlit rooms but looks equally stunning with low lighting and candlelight.’

2. Beautify with soft lilac 

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Lilac, especially at the lighter end of the scale, can be used as a softer, more romantic version of gray, so if you want a look that feels clean and unfussy but with a little character, this is your ‘go to’ shade when thinking about room color schemes.

'Lilac is a calming, comforting color, it makes you want to relax and stay in an interior longer.' says Saffron Hare, creative director, James Hare .

A hue that encourages quiet moments of contemplation, trend forecasters WGSN + Coloro announced 'Digital Lavender' as their Color of 2023. Encouraging wellness and digital escapism, it is described by the forecasters as a color that will, 'connect to a focus on wellbeing, offering a sense of stability and balance. ' They also go on to say, 'research suggests that colors with a shorter wavelength, such as Digital Lavender, evoke calmness and serenity.'

3. Pretty pinks

(Image credit: Georgie Wykeham Designs)

Pink room ideas are the new decorating neutral. Pink has a natural ability to deliver warmth and interest without overwhelming a space. But choosing the right shade can be a thorny task when you’re faced with everything from soft rose pinks to peachy tones.

Earthy, natural pinks, somewhere between red, pink and brown, conjure up warmth in any room and are reminiscent of late summer evening sunsets.

‘Rhubarb is my go-to color; added to a neutral scheme, it creates warmth, depth and a touch of the unexpected,' says Georgie Wykeham, founder, Georgie Wykeham Designs . 'Used on its own, it is a very easy color to live with and yet it also works beautifully with blues, greens, pinks and reds.’

4. Rich reds

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Decorating with red can often be quite divisive, and of course, is not for everyone. It is often used in more period properties, and can work wonderfully with dark wood tones. 

One of the key 2023 interior design trends, that will cover everything from lighting to furniture, color and accessories, is establishing an elegant and eclectic mix of the old and the new, and for paint, this will see a resurgence of more heritage, classic color palettes, such as beautiful, rich reds, used in homes both traditional and modern.

Charu Gandhi, founder of global design studio, Elicyon explains this trend further, 'over the last decade, there has been a pattern of trends being influenced by historical references and I think this will grow ever stronger. I believe we are going to see an integration of vintage and contemporary design aesthetics to create one cohesive scheme throughout a room or home’.

With Benjamin Moore announcing their color of the year as 'Raspberry Blush, Graham & Brown announcing theirs as 'Alizarin', as shown above, and Pantone 's 'Viva Magenta' listed as their color of 2023, all work in harmony to celebrate an empowering palette of rich, impactful red shades making a brave return to the world of interiors.

5. Make a room feel grounded 

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In order to make a space feel more grounded and inviting, many of us are moving away from colder neutrals such as gray, and exploring those with more depth, color and influence from the natural world. 

Interior designer Natalia Miyar says, 'delicate pinks, soft neutrals and warm browns are great to use if you want to achieve a natural, modern and uncluttered aesthetic, and they make any room feel cozy and comforting.'

Above, this rich caramel hue definitely belongs to the neutral color family, we think it packs a strong punch that blends well with natural materials, as well as patterned fabrics, to create a calm and relaxing space. 

‘This sandy shade has such depth to it,' says Laura Stephens, founder, Laura Stephens Interior Design . 'It makes a room feel warm so is good for north-facing rooms and those that don’t get a lot of natural light. It works really well with both crisp whites and also colors closer in tone, such as burgundy and olive green. It also makes stronger colors like a royal blue pop against it. It’s so versatile.’ 

6. Energize with yellow paint trends

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An earthy tobacco shade, this golden hue creates rooms that are rich, warm and inviting throughout the year – and it also allows artwork to pop out from the walls.

'Yellow is a color that evokes happiness and provides a sense of positivity,' says Andy Greenall, head of design, Paint & Paper Library . 'It is perfect for areas of the home where there is much activity and socializing, such as the kitchen and dining room, where it adds energy and vitality.'

It’s easier to incorporate this color into a scheme if you’re slightly put off by bright yellow room ideas in your home – and is particularly effective in darker, moodier spaces as it creates a feeling of warmth.

7. Make it cozy with brown

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Considered a dark neutral, earthy brown room ideas are grounding but also have an elegance that is truly sophisticated. Versatile, it can be striking on its own or allow other hues to stand proud. 

‘Don’t be scared to use dark colors in a small, gloomy room,' says Natalie Forbes and Louisa Rix, co-founders, Forbes Rix Design . 'It’s never going to look light, so choose a rich color and the effect can be truly transformative.’ 

Rooted in the natural world, brown can be a wonderfully calming color, as Ruth Mottershead, creative director at Little Greene explains, 'deep, intense browns are perfect for creating calming spaces, enveloping an interior that will deliver an enticing, sumptuous layer of comfort and coziness. With their earthy tones, chocolate browns are a subtle nod to nature and work wonderfully with natural materials such as stone, wood, wicker and rattan finishes.'

8. Exude confidence with color

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If it there is one key thing to take away from 2023 color trends, it is confidence. After spending so much time in our homes during the pandemic, the last few years have seen many of take bigger risks with color in our interiors. We are moving away from standard white walls and embracing more adventurous paint ideas to establish a more joyful and unique space that truly reflects our style. 

Ruth Mottershead, from Little Greene supports this and says, 'the past few years have dramatically changed people’s approach to their interiors and we are seeing consumers really finding their own sense of color confidence in their homes.'

9. Be inspired by the natural world

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The natural world will always be one of the most favored and enduring influences for interior trends and the world of design. 

Synonymous with nature, green is an incredibly soothing and versatile color. Working beautifully with other earthy colors and natural materials, it can also be paired with uplifting brights such as pink and purple, with green room ideas one of the most popular choices for the home. 

‘This is a wonderful color that works well all through the year and is ideal if you are trying to bring an element of nature or a heritage feel into a more contemporary city home,' says Emma Sims-Hilditch, founder and creative director, Sims Hilditch . 'It’s a restful and calming shade which not only works well on cabinetry but also looks great on walls.’ 

What's more, green is generally considered the best color for a bedroom by paint experts for a calming, sleepy scheme. 

10. Unique color combinations

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Andy Greenall from Paint & Paper Library says, 'both consumers and designers are turning to color combinations that add drama and intrigue to a space, from neutrals in graduating shades which flow between rooms, to more dramatic color pairings.'

A great option to explore for colorful room ideas, embracing more unique color pairings and color combinations can make for a more eclectic and individual look, rich with colorful visual interest – make sure to look to the color wheel to find further guidance on choosing the right colors for your home.

Who says blue and green must never be seen? This modern kitchen has been painted in Farrow & Ball's Beverly green and Kittiwake blue. The two shades establish a playful, stylish contrast, and lift this functional and practical area of the home with a fun and lively feel.

11. A painted ceiling

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For so long, this fifth wall has been left behind and neglected when decorating and painting the home. A canvas crying out for color and decoration, there is much fun to be had with ceiling paint ideas, as Ruth Mottershead from Little Greene explains. 

'Including the ceiling in your design scheme has become increasingly important and has a big impact on how the room will feel. It is often the largest expanse of color you will have in a space, so it will have a big impact on how the room will feel. Opt to continue a coordinating color up to the ceiling, for a cohesive ‘color drenched’ look, or alternatively, add a contrasting color for a dramatic focal point, painting your ceilings is a great way to finish off the look of a room and create instant impact.’

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Use paint to emphasize architectural features  

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From painted window frames, to paneling paint ideas and colorful ceiling trim ideas, enhancing architectural features in your home with paint can create a truly unique design feature and focal point in a space, and transform the practical into something truly beautiful.

Andy Greenall says, 'color can be used to emphasize architectural features, or emulate them where they lack, using thoughtful paint combinations and paint tricks.'

As shown in this dining room, Little Greene's' Chocolate Colour brown and bright Mambo blue have been used to make a beautiful feature of the wall paneling, with the overall scheme creating a unique mix of both classic and modern styles.

13. Tonal color schemes

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Andy Greenall explains that a tonal scheme is, 'provided in varying strengths of the same pigment. Combining subtle nuances of one shade will create a tranquil, harmonious atmosphere, whilst pairing the deepest hue with the palest will deliver an impactful, tonal scheme. '

A tonal color scheme can be both bold and impactful and subtle and calm – it all depends on the palette you choose.

Embracing a collection of colors from the same family across your ceiling and walls, and on other features such as paneling and trims, can create a luxurious, and well-thought out look that truly celebrates the power of paint and color.

As shown in this beautiful blue bedroom, the use of the two different shades of blue on the walls and skirting feels incredibly stylish, soothing and cohesive, with the pattered, red upholstered headboard creating a wonderful contrast and accent.

And the paint trends we're leaving behind in 2022...

Of course, as is the nature of trends, there are always going to be certain colors and painting techniques that are no longer all the rage. 

However, it doesn't mean you have to stop using them, as after all, it would be boring if we all styled our spaces the space, and ultimately, we should all decorate our homes exactly how we like! But exploring the latest trends is always a great place to look for inspiration, and it is always worth considering if any part of your home could do with the touch of something new.

14. All-white everything

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Of course, white room ideas will still remain popular, with white paint often the go-to color for decorating for many, as it is incredibly versatile and undeniably easy to work with. 

However, for so long we have been led to believe that white is the best shade to use throughout the home for making spaces feel bigger, brighter and fresh, when in-fact, there are so many other warming neutrals and calming colors to use that can be just as effective.

Lisa Modica, Interior Designer at Cherry Tree Interior Design says, 'gray and white are definitely falling out of fashion. I've had a lot of people asking me how to redo their gray and white homes and how to incorporate color and warmth again.'

Many designers are stepping away from working with white and turning to a selection of warming, 'new neutrals' instead; from delicate pinks to soft yellows.

15. It's time to say goodbye to gray

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Gray room ideas were once the most popular of them all, but this color seems to have drastically lost its charm, with designers and dwellers alike embracing more colorful and uplifting schemes.

Leigh Ann Raines, CEO and principal designer at Chic By Design says, 'gray had everyone's attention for nearly a decade. It became the 'it' color because it's a neutral that tends to go well with a large variety of colors. But unfortunately, every single industry began embracing gray and it all went a little overboard.'

When used in combination with contrasting colors, or opting for shades with more depth and colorful undertones, such as blue-gray and violet-gray, gray can work well in the home, but drenching a space in the color will create an environment that feels lifeless, flat and boring – as the saying goes, you can definitely have too much of a good thing.

Martin Waller, Founder of Andrew Martin supports this and says, 'green is the new grey. The austerity of the grey, taupe age is over.'

16. Barely-there beige

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Beige, or 'sad beige' as it is currently being described as on TikTok, is another, once enduring neutral, that is falling flat.

The overall feeling of 2023 paint trends is an empowering celebration of color, warmth and vitality, with many of us re-thinking how we perceive color, and especially, how we work with neutrals.

Decorating with neutrals, such as beige, can create a calming, natural and Scandi-inspired space, but beautiful, bright accent colors and plenty of contrasting textures and materials will always be needed to ensure your beige painted scheme is not boring.

What colors will trend in 2023?

As we have explored in this piece, the collections of new colors revealed by paint brands, and favored colors celebrated by industry experts and designers mark an exciting shift towards colorful and impactful painted schemes.

From rich reds and calming blues, to painting the ceiling, 2023 is the year to be big and brave, and enrich your space with colors and paint ideas that truly reflect your style. 

As, Jo Littlefair, co-founder and director of Goddard Littlefair says, 'people want their interiors to make them feel good. Whether it’s a cocooning and relaxing experience, or a vibrant and uplifting space, emotion and facility through the use of pattern, color and accessories is going to continue to be a key part of the next decade of design.'

Of course, it is not all about bold brights. As we have explored with white, gray and beige falling from favor, 2023 will also see a resurgence of re-imagined neutral shades, with a focus on more grounding and warming color palettes inspired by nature.

Paint trends 2023 – We reveal the key colours and effects to update your home this year

With the arrival of a new year, what better way to kick things off then updating your home with colour and we've got all the latest paint ideas you'll need.

Whether you just want to refresh woodwork and skirtings, fancy changing up your ceiling shade or are after an entirely new look for your interior, knowing what the key paint trends for the year ahead are, will guide you to making the most up-to-date choice.

A simple paint shade can have an immense affect on our emotions, happiness and well-being. Getting the colour scheme right has never been more key for creating a contented happy home. Our homes are our own personal sanctuary, a space where we want to feel safe, comforted and – above all else – happy.

These are the trending colours to embrace for any DIY and decorating projects for the year ahead. As well as the latest colours, our colour and paint experts explore the latest trends in how to use paint within our living spaces too. 

Decorating and paint trends for 2023 are looking like they are split into two camps - going bold and bright, or keeping things neutral.

When it comes to bold colour, it’s all about luxe greens, inky blues, berry reds and burnt oranges, giving rooms a touch of drama alongside warmth and cosiness. The art of using two or more contrasting tones, ‘Colour-blocking’, remains a popular choice to create eye-catching interiors.

And of course nature continues to be an inspiration when it comes to a more neutral palette. Colours found in the great outdoors, like mushroom, dried grass, cloud and seafoam - these hues will definitely be taking us through the next year of decorating.

Follow our guide below to get clued up on all the key paint trends for 2023. 

1. Dramatic inky blues

(Image credit: Benjamin Moore)

The popularity for Navy doesn't seem to be going anywhere, but this year we see dark blues tipping over into richer, more regal shades. Think deep oceanic tones and try using them in a tonally immersive way, by matching the colour on furniture and fabrics too. 

Alternatively, blue hues sit particularly well together and can offer great scope for pattern mixing, so in a living room try combining plain Inky blue walls with indigo striped curtains and cobalt patterned cushions. 

Blue is one of the most popular colors for living rooms – and really successful at creating a calm, elegant finish in an often busy space. Helen Shaw, UK Director for Benjamin Moore paint , points out that, ‘Starry Night Blue is our radiant blue that is akin to the deep indigo of dusk. The touch of violet in its undertone makes it feel sophisticated but there is also a playful side to this colour, particularly in a higher sheen such as this Satin finish. This has a similar effect when used on cabinetry as a fresh alternative to navy’. 

2. Primary pairings

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Take inspiration from colour-blocking, still found to be popular in the fashion world, and think about dressing your kitchen like you would pull an outfit together! One colour for the top and another for the bottom, with a little injection of colour for accessories - like this pop of yellow. 

Joa Studholme, Colour Curator at Farrow & Ball explains how to achieve this, ‘The biggest overall paint trend in 2023 will be about how we use colour as much as the colour itself. The use of stronger, simpler colours is extremely popular. Eclectic mixes evoke the warmth and harmony of a more innocent age’. 

She goes on to say, ‘this can be achieved by using two colours on one wall – easy if you have panelling or a dado rail, but if not then arm yourself with masking tape and just paint the bottom third of the wall in one colour and the top in another. The blue tones of Selvedge are made to feel all the more upbeat when combined with deeply saturated green Beverly and this look sums up this growing trend of using a friendly combination of block colours’. 

3. Rich neutrals

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There's nothing more inviting and cocooning than wrapping your hands around a mug of hot chocolate, or a caramel latte. So it’s no surprise that these colours are being seen more and more within the popular neutral palette. You certainly can’t scroll through Instagram without seeing hundreds of living rooms in these rich neutrals and now these tones are moving into kitchens and bathrooms too. 

Andy Greenall, Creative Director at Paint & Paper Library says, 'Moving away from impersonal and stark bright whites, kitchen design schemes are becoming more considered, with schemes reflecting the wider interior aesthetic of a home. Richer, mood-setting colours are being used to great effect in combination across woodwork, cabinetry and walls. ' 

‘Mink’ is a wonderfully versatile, warm, pink-based neutral that adds depth and warmth to kitchen walls. Pair with the enigmatic, deep red-brown ‘Scarlet ‘n’ Rust’ for a sophisticated, timeless scheme.’ 

4. Hand painted murals

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Individuality and creativity are key to making our homes feel personal to us and alongside our need for sustainability we will be seeing more upcycling and more make-do-and-mend than ever. And what better way to create an inexpensive focal point, than to paint your very own mural, that is sure to be a talking point for visitors. 

Using pastel hues can help fill the room with uplifting energy and help boost and invigorate a space. To stop the scheme looking too saccharin, choose soft pinks, mustard yellows and dusky teals, in place of purer more white based shades. The beauty of pastels is that they are a great middle-ground between dark paint colors and subtle neutrals. 

‘Creating simple free flowing shapes across a wall is a quick and effective way to really lift a space on a budget’, advises Anna Hill, Brand Director at Fenwick & Tilbrook , ‘Making a statement that can tie colours together in the room or add colour where the rest of the space is more neutral’.  

5. Mixing matt and gloss

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A wonderful way to create depth and interest on a flat wall is to mix matt and gloss paints in the same colour. Try a checkerboard pattern, alternate stripes or like in this image, zoning an area. The change in paint finish means that light will bounce off them in varying amounts, creating interest to an otherwise plain wall. 

Take this hallway idea as an example, Andy Greenall, Creative Director at Paint & Paper Library says, 'Paint finishes, from high gloss to chalky matt, have a profound effect on colour. Our new versatile and self-priming formulations give designers permission to play with finish, to be creative in their choices and confident that the finishes are durable enough to withstand any situation.' 

'I love to see finishes used in surprising ways; the same colour set side by side in contrasting finishes will create a contemporary moment in a traditional space. Consider juxtaposing the chalky matt Architects’ Matt with our high sheen Architects’ Gloss. ’ 

6. Stylish heights

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The trend for painted ceilings has been made popular by interior designers such as Abigail Aherne and the trend seems to be continuing into 2023, this time with some serious pops of colour. So if your ceilings feel too low and cramped, or too high and lofty, then painting them can adjust the vibe.

To bring the ceiling height down, try continuing the paint from the ceiling down onto the walls (to where a picture rail would be), this will help blur the lines between the wall and the ceiling surfaces. It can also provide interest to a space without any architectural details. 

There isn’t a colour more optimistic or feel-good than yellow. It brings in an instant dose of sunshine and works particularly well on a ceiling as it replicates bright, sunny light in rooms that may lack it. 

Justyna Korczynska, senior designer at Crown , advocates using yellow on ceilings, she says -‘Try something a little different by using a really bright colour such as Crown’s Mustard Jar on the ceiling so the colour visually spills onto plain white walls below. Alternatively, play with tones to suit your palette - a dark turquoise, for example, on the ceiling would partner suitably with mid and paler tones for the walls’. 

7. Create a piece of art

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Accentuating areas within a room with a strong colour can help create a painted masterpiece, and give a room a one-of-a kind look. For example, choosing to paint an alcove to create a bold statement, or to highlight a fireplace surround in a striking complementary colour, will give a room a truly personal touch. 

‘Look out for areas which lend themselves to be ‘pulled out’ to give an instant punch of colour’, Emma Bestley, Co-founder & Creative Director of YesColours , explains.  'Colours can be used to manipulate the way your architecture looks and feels. And for homes without these details; colour can also create the appearance of architectural features, even if all you have is a few blank walls and a flat ceiling.'

'Painting using earthy colours like our warming Loving Orange, can completely transform a structural detail into an eye-catching feature. It grounds the scheme which then becomes a more inclusive and inviting space. The same goes for the use of olive green in the skylight reveal, it turns the emptiness of that space, drawing your eye towards the subtle but cheerful detail.'

8. Tri-colour room

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There are three parts to consider when painting a room: the wall, the woodwork and the ceiling and this year we’re sure to be ditching the safe white skirtings and choosing to highlight them in bright contrasting colours instead. In 2021 Interior designer, Kelly Hoppen, described that painting your skirting boards white, is like wearing white socks below coloured trousers that are too short! So we are definitely going to see braver choices in using colour to highlight woodwork in 2023. 

Ruth Mottershead, Creative Director at Little Greene agrees, ‘Highlighting stripes or colour blocking are wonderful ways to add personality, colour and design details to a space. For a bold and playful scheme opt for contrasting colours in broad stripes, take across doors, skirting and architectural features for a dynamic contemporary feel. ' 

'For a more subtle finish, simply add a colour highlight to architectural detailing such as skirting or above a picture rail. The more contrasting the colour combination, the more it will draw the eye and deliver impact. Deep and timeless ‘Bronze Red’ will work fantastically combined with vibrant ‘ Deep Space Blue’ and a highlight of earthy ‘Yellow-Pink’. 

9. Reds with pink undertones

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In 2023 we will be seeing the usual deep reds staying a popular paint choice, but this time with strong pink undertones. ‘Raspberry Blush’ announced as Colour of the Year for Benjamin Moore Paint is a vivacious shade of coral tinged with pinks, and The Pantone Colour of the year named as ‘Viva Magenta’ is a transformative crimson red with hints of raspberry. 

We are leaning into these warm colours and using them all over for statement-making rooms, or alternatively in smaller amounts - on a front door, a kitchen island, or even stairways, to create a bold look that conveys excitement and energy.  

“Whilst deep Berry reds may feel like a nostalgic trip to the dining rooms of the 1980’s, used judiciously they can feel modern & vibrant and add a splash of exuberant warmth’, says Patrick O'Donnell, International Brand Ambassador at Farrow & Ball . He then adds, 'This shade is even becoming a consideration for the smallest of spaces, such as a powder room.’

10. Dusky pink

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We have been drawn to earthy tones of pink to help bring comfort and warmth to our interiors during the past couple of years and it’s something that looks to continue into 2023. 

This earthy tone of pink is moving away from baby pinks and soft white pinks and is more a blend of blush and beige mixed to create a grounding shade of pink. 

‘A pale, soft pink, like Thrift, is a calming, gentle colour with a warming, nostalgic feel. It’s an important colour for 2023 as it’s incredibly versatile, working in bedrooms, drawing rooms, kitchens and bathrooms. It pairs beautifully with a number of shades, including ochre, blue, grey and green. Most importantly, it’s a colour which makes a house feel like a home’, says Francesca Wezel, Founder of Francesca’s Paints 

11. Neutrals to create tranquility

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This minimal approach builds on the cocooning concepts of 2021, creating places to retreat, relax and be cosy. These soft neutrals bring warmth and comfort to a room, with a hint of organic green and a contrasting unsaturated black-brown to complete the look. 

Neville Knott, Crown Paints Colour Consultant, explains why neutrals remain popular for 2023, ‘This Colour Insight wants to wrap you up in a blanket of restorative comfort. Combining muted tones of green, stone and creams, they create an inviting balanced beauty within any space that acts as a sanctuary from the outside world. Curved walls, tactile furniture and three-dimensional forms blend effortlessly to create a balanced, high-end interior where tensions melt away. '

12. Go all out for gloss

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We’re very used to seeing gloss finishes used in rooms with higher moisture levels, in bathrooms for example, but now we are seeing it being used to add a dramatic and eye-catching flair to different rooms around the house. It’s high sheen and reflective tone can make dark or smaller spaces feel much larger too. Here this bang on trend dark olive green is perfect for creating a reflective surface in a small office. 

Dominic Myland, CEO at Mylands , explains why this trend is going to be big news in 2023, 'A gloss finish can be used to create a high-impact scheme, and its reflective quality will brighten up the room and make a smaller space feel bigger as the light bounces round. The lustre also intensifies richer colours; this classic Sorrel Green becomes more dramatic with the gloss finish. Combining gloss and matt finishes, such as using matt for the walls and gloss for the skirting and window frames, will create subtle contrast and bring dimension and interest to the space. ' 

Hair coloring 2023 [50+ photos] - fashion trends, trendy colors and techniques

Trying to predict what the next year will be like? Why not start with a makeover? A pleasant update of the image will surely inspire you to promising changes in other areas of life. What shade to choose for hair coloring in 2023 will be prompted by the fashion trends of the season.

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Hair color certainly affects the impression you make on others. This is one of the foundations of the image. That's why it's important to approach coloring with all seriousness, even if the shade itself is rather frivolous. However, it will definitely not work without weighing the pros and cons of this or that color - there are so many coloring trends in 2023 that it will be extremely difficult to choose only one of them.

6 hair color trends

Our appearance is a unique set of elements for self-expression. Do not be afraid to express yourself, inspired by the recommendations of fashion industry experts. And do not be confused by the fact that fashion trends - 2023 in hair coloring seem contradictory. In fact, they only confirm that we are free to choose images. Fashion is equally favorable to those who love naturalness, and to those who are not indifferent to bold experiments with color.

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Coloring black

Colorists ignored this color for a long time. Experiments with the effect of burnt hair, obtaining a shade of bronde and pastel tints on the hair were too captivating for the masters, and even such a simple solution as dyeing black can give an impressive result. The glossy black shade is considered the most trendy - with a “wet” glossy sheen that evokes associations with patent leather. Pros, however, argue that to obtain it, you need to mix at least five different shades of dark paint.

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Light brown shades

This range is triumphantly returning to fashion in 2023. If earlier they tried to get away from the light brown color by hook or by crook (believing that it hardly makes the image brighter), now many are striving for it. It is chosen by girls who love everything natural. But it is important to note that contrasting accents in the make-up look good against the light brown background. So this hair color from the list of fashion trends - 2023 is definitely worth taking note of.

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If you decide to repeat light brown coloring, pay attention to Excellence paint in the shade Ash Blonde from L’Oréal Paris.

Holographic staining

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How else can you dye your hair in 2023? An option for those who like non-standard options is holographic overflows. To achieve such a result, you will have to work hard, but the fact remains: colored hair coloring in 2023 reaches a new level. Strands from the top layer of hair are dyed in stripes in different neon shades. As a result, they get a holographic radiance, with which it will definitely not work to stay in the shadows. Neon highlights look most advantageous on an icy blonde. To achieve this effect, Colorista Hair Makeup from L'Oréal Paris comes in handy.

How to use it, we showed in this video.

And you can find out what our readers think about this tool here.

Coloring money piece

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This trend has already become noticeable in 2023 and will only gain momentum in the new year. The essence of this coloring is in the emphasis on the strands framing the face. The rest of the hair mass can remain the original color, even if it is contrasting. By the way, the money piece technique got its unusual name because, unlike full-fledged highlighting or balayazh, it allows you to refresh the image without much cost and effort.

Twilighting technique

Colorists continue to look for ways to color the strands in a way that results in the most natural effect of visual volume. This is how the fashion trend called twilighting appeared by 2023. He combined the features of such techniques as babylights and balayage. Wide strands, lightened according to the ombre principle, alternate with very thin ones in “twilight” coloring. The trend was quickly picked up, because this approach can be used to work with any hair color.

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Hidden coloring

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Many want to dye their hair, but do not dare, fearing that they will have to put up with a new color for a long time, even if it does not live up to expectations. Luckily, there is a dyeing technique that allows you to camouflage an overly bold color choice - stealth dyeing. The initial caution has turned into a full-fledged trend: colorists paint strands in a bright shade in the lower layers of the hair, leaving the top untouched.

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At rest, the color is hidden by a natural shade, while in motion, the colored strands reveal themselves, creating an interesting flashing effect. The play of light and color is very expressive. You can show the bright side of such coloring by styling in large waves or, for example, by collecting hair in a high tail, if the length allows.

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Hair Length Trends

When choosing a trendy hair color in 2023, it is important to consider not only the original shade, but also the length. The fact is that some techniques (such as, say, ombre) allow you to get the desired result only at a sufficient length. But even in the case of a pixie haircut, for example, there are many coloring techniques that can emphasize the expressiveness of short hair.

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Let's take a closer look at the possibilities that different lengths give to colorists.

Short hair

In this case, you should focus not only on the length, but also on the haircut itself. So, if you have a graphic caret, monochromatic coloring (for example, in a fashionable shade of glossy black) will help to focus on the purity of the lines. For example, Casting Crème Gloss in Black Coffee from L’Oréal Paris will help to achieve this color.

And if you have a multi-level bob that you plan to style with a little carelessness, then dyeing in bright shades or blond with “burnt out” strands is a good solution.

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Medium length hair

Such initial data gives more freedom in the choice of coloring techniques. If the hair is at least slightly below the shoulders, you can already create an ombre effect, connecting literally any shades with it. By the way, not only the classic, but also the “reverse” ombre with an emphasis on the hair roots is in fashion. In fashionable coloring for medium hair in 2023, one of the new trends is the complex twilighting technique or the money piece method, which involves contrasting a pair of strands near the face.

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Long hair

Techniques that are also suitable for medium length hair reveal their full potential on long hair. For example, ombre on them can be not only two-color, but also multi-color. You can paint strands using the balayage technique, when the length allows, in different layers and at different levels, “shifting” the boundaries of the transition of shades higher or lower, depending on the idea.

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At the same time, girls who managed to grow long curls often choose one-color coloring. The length allows you to favorably emphasize the expressiveness of a particular shade. If you focus on fashionable hair coloring - 2023, then the trend, among others, will be caramel, copper-red and ash-blond shades, as well as cold mocha and ice blond.

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Trendy Blonde Coloring - 2023

The search for the perfect shade of blonde is best left to perfectionist colorists. We are more interested in the trendy coloring options for blondes that are relevant in 2023. Among the new products there are a lot of interesting things - judge for yourself.

Creamy Blonde

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Not every colorist can achieve such a color. This blonde is not white and not yellow - it is dominated by creamy notes (the shade is called butter blonde). Deriving the right formula is a difficult task. Those who manage to find the optimal proportions get a noble, delicate and natural shade that they do not want to change for a long time.

Pink blonde

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Pink blond is still a fashionable shade of hair in 2023. It can be different: if you combine a very light ice blonde with light pink tones, the result will be a trendy blushed blonde; and if you choose a warmer color, you get rose gold, a shade that has been in fashion for years.

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Silver blonde

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In the quest for cool blonde, icy platinum shades were the limit until recently, but now the bar has risen to the level of silver blonde. The bright trend of 2023 has become a logical continuation of the fashion for gray coloring. The addition of silvery notes to the radiant ice blonde resulted in a new color solution that many girls liked. In 2023, this trendy hair color - silver blond - remains at the top of the trends.

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Fashionable hair shades for brunettes and brown-haired women

Choosing fashionable coloring, you can also “try on” many current trends of 2023 on dark hair. We propose to consider the most promising.

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Mocha

Those who have long wanted to become a brunette should pay attention to the shades of mocha. Their main advantage is neutrality. They are neither warm nor cold. This means that mocha coloring will not argue with your color type, whatever it may be.

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The color mocha has both chocolate and coffee notes, which, if desired, can be complemented with an ash-gray matte finish or, for example, a light highlight with a honey-golden sheen. There are many options - everyone can choose their own mocha.

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Chili chocolate

A shade that will allow brunettes to count on a change of color without drastic changes in appearance. To look at the chocolate color with notes of chili, colorists advise girls whose hair is closer in color to bitter chocolate. A reddish tint will make it even richer, deeper and more expressive. The trend deserves special attention in the winter of 2023: with the onset of cold weather, a fashionable hair color will “warm” you, reminiscent of the hot tropics, where cocoa trees and chili peppers grow.

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Rose Brond

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Colorists have long been looking for a way to harmoniously combine dark shades and blond. In the process of searching, brond appeared - a hair color that immediately became fashionable and will not lose its relevance in 2023. True, in the new year, some changes await him: the trend will be bronde with a pink undertone. This is a great solution for those who want to experiment with color, but are not yet ready for bright flashy shades.

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Actual hair colors for redheads

Expressive red color from the side seems to many to be a gift of nature. But its owners are often not averse to radically changing their image or at least updating the natural shade in order to refresh the image as a whole. How to do this with the hair color trends 2023 in mind? Let's consider them in more detail.

Gingerbread

This color is the solution for those who want to soften their reddish tone, make it more subdued. In the ginger shade, the redhead is not so pronounced. We can say that it is a red blond. Sometimes it has soft pink notes. Remember this trendy hair color to choose it for coloring in the fall of 2023 - shades of ginger, pumpkin, mustard are especially relevant at this time of year.

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Melting caramel

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Another idea, in case the fiery redhead gets bored, is dyeing your hair in trendy shades of caramel. In 2023, they will be at the peak of popularity. The caramel spectrum includes honey, bronze, copper and berry notes, so even a single color will surprise you with the versatility of color. The shades of this palette are good for getting an ombre effect closer to the tips or coloring individual strands - thanks to the play of light on the hair, the caramel will turn out to be “melting”.

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Red-brown

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If you have red hair and, on the contrary, want it to become even brighter, take a closer look at red-red shades. They say that this trend owes its appearance to the TV series "Queen's Move", the main character of which has exactly this color hair. But choosing a red color with a red bias should be as conscious as possible: if you don’t like the result and decide to return to the original color, it will not be so easy to get rid of the red pigment.

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Fashionable hair color 2023: current trends, dyeing techniques, photo

Hair color trends change every season, new dyeing techniques are constantly appearing, allowing you to create more interesting, natural and lasting color solutions. Fashion trends in hair, predict trendy styles of styling, haircuts and hair colors for the upcoming season.

The main slogan of the current color trend in 2023 is that your color should always look healthy! Whether it's dark chocolate, blonde, blonde or complex coloring. If the hair looks healthy and well-groomed, it is in trend, regardless of color. Coloring to enhance the beauty of your hair, not ruin it!

Today, with professional hair dyes and professional colorists, almost any color we want can be achieved. In the article you will find the current hair colors and shades that are considered the most fashionable in 2023 for short, medium and long hair.

Current hair color 2023: fashion color trends

Every woman changes her hair color from time to time, regardless of status, hair length or haircut. And these changes are not necessarily radical, it is enough to dilute your shade a little to change the image. However, from season to season, the color palette of actual shades for hair changes. Let's see what awaits us in 2023 in hair coloring.

The main types of hair coloring for the season 2023

  1. One-color coloring. It involves applying one shade to the hair. Browns, reds, blacks, although the tones will be more subdued in 2023.
  2. Toning. Hair toning changes the tone of your hair, meaning it won't completely change the color of your hair, but will help change the tone of your natural or dyed strands. Toning neutralizes unwanted warm or coppery tones, helping you achieve a more radiant, healthy, and natural looking complexion.
  3. Lightening. Only a professional colorist can prepare the perfect solution to lighten your hair without creating unnatural warm tones.
  4. Difficult staining. These are coloring techniques, but all of them are mainly based on the highlighting technique: balayage, shatush, ombre, air touch, coloring, bronding and others.

There are four basic hair colors: blond, brunette, red and black, and these colors can be slightly modified in tone to create a different look for the strands. For example, a light color can be combined with cooler tones to create a hair color such as ash blonde.

Hair Color Trends

Subtle tonal variations will be a major trend in 2023, adding a multi-dimensional effect to hair, with it you can achieve volume even on thin hair. This is Babylights staining, bronding, 3D staining technique.

Lightening accents are soft, natural color combinations with highlights that create depth and volume, one of the fashion trends in coloring for the 2023 season. These are air touch, shatush, balayage techniques.

Light highlights. Light highlights will always be a classic when it comes to hair color. And with such an extensive palette, in 2023, every color has its own shade.

In 2023, more attention is paid to shine and smoothness, because shine makes hair look beautiful and healthy.

Trendy shades of blonde season 2023

Light shades of hair are always in fashion and 2023 is no exception, they look chic on short, medium and of course long hair. However, light shades can be quite tricky if you can't find the shade that best suits your complexion.

Blonde has many shades that will be trending in 2023:

  1. Barbie-inspired blonde is sure to be one of the top hair color trends of 2023. A uniform blond from the roots to the very tips, this effect will be difficult to achieve, but this coloring looks very beautiful and expensive.
  2. Platinum Blonde is a rather complex type of coloring, being a platinum blonde is quite difficult, because even after successful dyeing, careful home and professional care is needed to keep the color. Suitable for owners of light porcelain skin and blue, green or gray eyes.
  3. Ash Blonde is a cooler shade of smoky blonde hair that works best with naturally blonde or light blonde hair. It is very similar to platinum hair color. Ash gives off a bit of gray, which is clearly visible in the right lighting.
  4. Cream color is the most common type of blonde. With this shade it is very easy to hide gray hair and refresh the image. In addition, it suits girls with dark skin and dark eyes.
  5. Strawberry blonde. Pale pink is the trendiest blonde hair color in 2023. Suitable for medium hair, and long, and square.
  6. Pearl Blonde is a very interesting and rich shade, the trend of the 2023 season. The design is quite complex as it is created from four different colors: white, silver, pink and blue.
  7. Caramel blonde. This is one of the favorite colors of most women. It looks sensual, and the highlights make it natural and voluminous. Does not require permanent staining.
  8. Honey and Gold Blond is a multi-dimensional shade that works best on long or medium hair.

Blonde hair shades of 2023 Many consider natural blonde hair beautiful and feminine, as it is unique and diverse.

Fashionable light brown shades of hair for the season 2023:

Blonde hair is the best canvas for dyeing any color. This is a versatile hair color that is ideal for creating trendy highlights and coloring techniques.

Dark Hair Colors Trends for Brunettes 2023

When it comes to hair ideas, brunettes can choose from a variety of shades: milk chocolate, dark chocolate, cocoa, spiced chocolate, or even raspberry chocolate.

Warm dark hair colors: browns that reflect gold, orange or red.

Cool dark hair colors: brown, reflective blue, green or purple.

  1. Chocolate brown hair is a brunette hair color that is reminiscent of shades of chocolates. Fine, soft and rich chocolate.
  2. In 2023, all shades of red will be popular, from fiery red and deep burgundy to warm chestnut.
  3. Coffee shades - look very beautiful and natural on the hair. They are quite simple in execution, so the demand for these shades only increases every year.
  4. Mocha is one of the most expressive shades for brunettes in 2023. It's like very strong coffee with a few drops of milk.
  5. Walnut - There are several shades of hazel for brunettes. among them: nutmeg, walnut and classic walnut. Each of them will look great on brunettes in 2023.
  6. Tulip Black is a trendy 2023 hair color for brunettes. Both on short hair and on long hair it looks equally expensive and expressive, conveying all the brilliance and beauty of the shade.

Red hair color: fashion trends 2023

Red hair is beautiful and spectacular!

Red hair colors vary in shades of strawberry, copper, chestnut and burgundy. All you have to do is pick the red hair color that best suits your skin tone and eye color.

Trendy bright shades of hair

Despite the trend towards naturalness, fashionistas can also dye their hair in the most incredible colors.

If you want to choose a bright hair color, you need to be prepared for intensive care:

Be sure to talk to your stylist or colorist about what products to use, how often you should wash your hair, and the do's and don'ts of styling.

2023 Trendy Bright Hair Colors:

  1. Hot Green
  2. Violet and mauve
  3. Orange
  4. Pink
  5. Blue

Types of complex hair coloring techniques 2023

Every year, top stylists update trends in hair coloring: new coloring techniques appear, some, on the contrary, become outdated. However, there are surefire options. We have collected the most popular coloring techniques of the 2023 season. So, what techniques are currently in trend?

Hair highlighting: fashion trends 2023

Highlighting is the basis of almost all types of complex coloring (air touch, coloring, bronding, Californian, Venetian highlighting and others). Previously, only lightening was used, today they make dark and colored strands. In fact, highlighting is the coloring of individual strands.

In 2023, the most relevant natural highlights, neat and barely noticeable, which gives the hair shine and juiciness. To create beautiful highlights, choose shades slightly lighter or darker than your natural color.

Balayage hair coloring: fashion trends and photos 2023

Balayazh creates a delightful color mixture that is impossible to look away from and it is not surprising that this hair coloring technique has not lost its relevance for several years.

Balayage is a color technique, not a specific color. Brightness around the face, blended at the roots, lighter ends and effortless naturalness are all hallmarks of 2023 balayage coloring.

The colorist manually selects which hair strands the bleach will be applied to. As a rule, the highlighter is more concentrated on the face-framing areas of the hair, the ends and the top layer of the hair for a more voluminous look. The result is a perfectly soft, natural gradient that every girl desires. Read more about the balayazh technique for different types of hair in the article: https://volosomanjaki.com/strizhka-i-ukladka-volos/okrashivanie-balayazh-foto-i-varianty-dlya-raznyx-tipov-volos/

Shatush coloring

Shatush is a complex hair coloring technique, the final result of which depends on the professionalism of the master. As a result, the price of such staining is very high. And not every master can handle it. But you can walk with such staining from 5 to 10 months.

First, the hair is combed along the entire length, and a clarifying composition is applied to the hair that remains after the combing. Shatush looks very natural, like the effect of sun-bleached hair.

Ombre coloring

Ombre coloring technique is when the hair gradually changes from one color at the top to another towards the bottom. Coloring gives the hair volume, makes it lively, unusual. Ash brown, cool beige, ash blonde and caramel colors are trending for ombre in 2023.

The color trend is quite variable and seems to change regularly with the seasons. The rational choice of ombre hair color depends largely on the natural color of your hair and partly on its length. Beautiful long curls, of course, will fully reveal the concept of ombre.

Babylights fashion coloring

Babylights is one of the types of highlighting, a trendy hair coloring technique of 2023. In this technique, very thin strands are distinguished, which are painted at a minimum distance. As a result, there is a feeling of a solid blond. But this is not so, the hair really becomes lighter in the total mass, but it has depth, volume, amazing naturalness, which is so fashionable this season. And all thanks to thin dark strands, untouched by the master.

The Babylights fashion trend is associated with the technique of super-fine highlighting. The dyed strands look natural and resemble children's hairstyles, hence the name. With this technique, you can give your hair a three-dimensional effect and make it more voluminous. Therefore, this trendy hair coloring technique of 2023 is ideal for fine hair. If you just want to freshen up your natural color, this color trend is the perfect choice.

Hair bronzing

Bronding is a hair coloring technique based on highlights, which is gradually becoming a classic. All thanks to the maximum naturalness after staining. This method uses the alternation of dark and light strands so that the transition from one to the other is invisible. The result is the effect of burnt hair.

Bronding adds density to the hair, makes the color of the strands more saturated and allows you to forget about the salon for several months, since the regrowth of the roots occurs imperceptibly.

Airtouch hair coloring technique

“Touch of the air”, this is how AirTouch coloring is translated, its essence is the same. That is, coloring is done with the help of air (hair dryer), which blows thinner and shorter hair out of the strand. Then the coloring composition is applied. Airtouch is a very soft and gentle coloring technique that practically does not harm the hair. The transitions in coloring are so soft that they are simply invisible. With this staining technique, there are no clear lines, such as when staining using the highlighting or ombre technique.

3D painting technique

3D painting technology is gaining momentum at an incredible rate. The thing is that an incredible effect of volume is achieved.

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