Hue dares

From emerge magazine - issue 01, pick your palette

Bold, pigmented hues like Resene Resolution Blue command attention, bringing vibrancy and energy into a space. When paired with the warmth of dusky reds like Resene Coral Tree, the result is a rich and dynamic contrast that is both daring and sophisticated.

Find beauty in the bold

Find beauty in the bold. In this living space, the wall, shelf and cabinet are painted in Resene Resolution Blue and the floor is stain colour washed in Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy. Side table and book ends from Soren Liv, artwork by Greer Clayton from Parnell Gallery, table lamp from Kayu Studio, couch, coffee table, tray and basket from Slow Store, cushion from Città, rug from Baya.

Find beauty in the bold. In this living space, the wall, shelf and cabinet are painted in Resene Resolution Blue.

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The floor is stain colour washed in Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy. Side table and book ends from Soren Liv, artwork by Greer Clayton from Parnell Gallery, table lamp from Kayu Studio, couch, coffee table, tray and basket from Slow Store, cushion from Città, rug from Baya.

Moodboard of bold hues

Background stain colour washed in Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy. Resene testpots in (clockwise from top) Resene Prairie Sand, Resene Bianca, Resene Resolution Blue and Resene Coral Tree.

To ground these saturated shades, if you feel they need it, introduce deep wood stains or textured fabrics in browns and earthy tones – anchoring the boldness with natural warmth. Or to add a touch of lightness to the look, finish timber flooring and furniture with the Resene We Speak Beach stain colour wash range.

Try similar colourways using bold blues such as Resene Tory Blue and Resene Bondi Blue paired with accents of Resene Florentine Pink and Resene Hot August.

If a full embrace of bold colour feels overwhelming, balance the intensity of the shade with lighter, softer elements or consider using them on a feature wall alone. Crisp whites and stain washed flooring temper the richness of hues, creating a space that feels fresh yet impactful. Whether used as a statement wall or through carefully chosen accents, a vibrant, pigmented colour offers endless ways to add personality and depth to an interior.

A dining room painted in bold Resene Coral Tree

Bold hues like Resene Coral Tree on this wall can be breathtaking. The floor is stain colour washed in Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy. Table and chairs from Soren Liv, jug, glass and bowl from Slow Store.

Add shapes and patterns to break up bold spaces

Add shapes and patterns to break up bold spaces. This back wall is painted in Resene Resolution Blue, front wall and slats in Resene Bianca and floor in Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy. Artwork by Shona Mackenzie from Parnell Gallery, basket from Slow Store.

top tip When using white as an accent with bold colours, choose a white that shares the same undertone as your bold hue. Pair a warm-toned bold colour like Resene Tall Poppy with a warm white like Resene Rice Cake or a cool-toned bold colour like Resene Resolution Blue with a cool white like Resene Black White. This creates a colour connection that that enhances both colours.

Colours and products mentioned in this article

Testpot colours and products marked as "buy in-store" may not yet be available in our online ColorShop, however, they can be purchased at your local Resene ColorShop or reseller.

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Resene Bianca