Colours for the modern romantic

American-based colour forecasting organisation, Color Marketing Group (CMG), is encouraging us all to both Nourish and Cherish those around us – through the use of colour.

Nourish, a medium-chroma, green-infused yellow – reminiscent of Resene Gimblet – radiates a sense of renewal that feels both grounded and forward-looking. It carries the freshness of emerging flora and the optimism of morning light, blending vitality with calm assurance.

This hue suggests movement without chaos, a steady unfolding of new ideas and possibilities rather than a sudden burst. Its green undertone roots it in growth, balance, and a connection to nature, while the yellow influence lifts it toward curiosity, creativity, and a quiet eagerness to explore what lies ahead. The result is a hue that feels alive but not overwhelming, energetic yet approachable, inviting people to engage with change rather than resist it.

A low-chroma, softly frosted peachy-pink, Cherish radiates the warmth of meaningful connections and deeply valued relationships. Selected as a main key colour for CMG's Asia Pacific region, Cherish symbolises emotional human connectivity and carries a gentle sense of nostalgia – much like Resene Wax Flower.

An invitation to quiet reminiscence, in application soft textures and matte finishes provide the perfect complement, enhancing its understated elegance and sense of calm. More than a colour, Cherish encourages us to pause amid the noise of the present, rediscover the beauty of the past, honor legacy and culture, and find comfort in what has come before while moving forward.