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HAND, made.
The highly anticipated Plascon Colour Forecast 2026 embraces the human hand and its ability to uplift physical environments through the tangible nature of paint and the transformative power of colour.
The new forecast spans four distinct colour ‘worlds’ that are inspired by nature and daily life, and which celebrate imperfection and individuality.
Explore the 2026 colour worlds at www.plascon.co.za
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HAND, made: Plascon’s directional new colour forecast for 2026 focuses on the transformative power of the human touch
As our initial fascination with all things AI begins to normalise, 2026 welcomes a refocus on all things human. In compiling its highly anticipated colour forecast for next year, Plascon has embraced a shift towards a ‘made by hand’ approach, foregrounding HAND, made as its overarching theme.
‘At the heart of painting is the hand. It’s part of every step – choosing shades,
testing swatches, and finally bringing colour to the wall. Paint is not abstract or artificial; it’s tangible, textured, and deeply human. The hand makes it real: authentic, unique, and a mark of craft. Our new colour combinations reflect the
same spirit of celebrating imperfection and individuality. They don’t just cover surfaces, but respond to daily life,’ says Plascon’s head of marketing, Leslie Frank.
The Plascon team looked to aspects of our surroundings for inspiration – horizons,
waters, city streets, and wild gardens. The captivating end result spans four distinct colour ‘worlds’ that are inspired by nature and daily life, and which celebrate imperfection and individuality.
Creating four distinct colour groupings or ‘worlds’ involved pairing earthy tones with daring brights, subtle neutrals with expressive accents. Each world celebrates contrast and harmony, offering curated colours that unite to form immersive palettes. These four worlds have been named Butter + Sky, Land + Sea, Fashion + Candy, and Orchard + Blooms.
Butter + Sky
This palette is optimistic and inspired by blue skies and warm yellows. The colours include Chocolate Chunk (O2-D1-1), Blazing Sun (Y4-A1-4), Sapphire (B7-A1-1), Athena's Dream (B4-A2-1), Cave Painting (O2-C1-1), Julia (Y3-A2-2) and Signal Red (G7).
Land + Sea
Rooted in earth and water textures, the Land + Sea palette embraces natural materials and biophilic influences. The colours include African Mud (O2-E1-1), Olive (G2-E1-2), Frog Pond (Y6-D1-1), Bashful Blue (B3-C1-4), Sparkling Lemon Lime (Y6-A1-1), Daily Lily Dream (O2-A1-1), and Evening Stroll (G6-C2-1).
Fashion + Candy
Here, the colours are vibrant, eclectic and bold. Inspired by street style, nightlife and pop culture, this palette includes Eclair (R7-D1-1), Ruby Tuesday (R5-B2-2), Bellagio Blue (B6-B2-1), Hot-N-Spicy (R6-B1-1), White Maas (Y2-A2-2), Lemon Essence (Y5-A1-2) and Ginger Biscuit (O1-C1-1).
Orchard + Blooms
This lush and vibrant collection, which is inspired by fruit markets and garden centres, focuses on abundance and vitality. The colours include Chocolate Delight (R6-E1-1), Hudson (26), Spanish Brocade (O2-B1-3), Swazi (R2-C1-1), Wanda (Y4-C1-1), Good Day Sunshine (O6-A1-1) and Just Terracotta (R7-C1-1).
The pre-existing Plascon colours comprising each world have been carefully curated for you to reflect the spirit of the times. The paint can be tinted in your choice of Plascon coating type at any leading retailer - ready for you to transform your home or premises.
‘From swatch to wall, the process becomes a story told by the human hand and the transformative power of colour,’ Frank concludes.
Visit www.plascon.co.za for more.
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EDITOR’S NOTES
About Plascon
Plascon has led the way in the coatings business since 1889. The company continues to innovate with a focus on developing pioneering products while being conscious of its environmental impact. With an extensive range of high-performance decorative, automotive, industrial and professional coatings, Plascon is set to continue as South Africa’s coatings company of choice.
Media release issued on behalf of Kansai Plascon Africa Ltd (https://plascon.com/) by Scout PR & Social Media.
Contact: Pearlmar Chauke via pearlmar@scoutpr.co.za