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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\u201cWith everything that\u2019s happening in the world, we see that people are reacting in various ways,\u201d explains Heleen van Gent, Creative Director of AkzoNobel\u2019s Global Aesthetic Center. \u201cThey\u2019re either slowing down and recharging their batteries, wanting to feel in tune with others and celebrate kinship. Or they\u2019re choosing to be bold, have fun and feel carefree.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She adds that the three colour palettes will help create living environments that fit everyone\u2019s individual decorative needs. \u201cTo reflect these various moods \u2013 and because we understand that colour is emotion and therefore personal \u2013 we\u2019ve chosen a family of colours for 2026. They\u2019re cantered around three different rhythms that offer endless scope for changing the pace of your space.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The colours, textures and special effects that take centre stage in the Rhythm of Blues collection have been designed to strike a chord in a wide range of markets. Along with decorative paints, inspirational palettes have also been created for the aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, metal furniture, lighting, cabinetry, flooring, building products and architecture markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe pride ourselves on setting the tone together with architects, interior designers, trend specialists and product developers \u2013 who all make important contributions to our in-depth research,\u201d says Daniel Geiger Campos, Global Director of AkzoNobel\u2019s Decorative Paints business and member of the Executive Committee. \u201cOur Rhythm of Blues family is perfectly in tune with evolving trends in various industries and will help us deliver market-specific solutions to customers so they can more confidently apply their own style to their projects.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n AkzoNobel\u2019s Global Aesthetic Center has been translating trends into desirable colours for more than 30 years. 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