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Springing into soft and fresh energy for April’s featured color. The veteran of warm whites, Alabaster SW 7008, is highlighted as Sherwin William’s featured color of the month for April. This modern and minimal white creates a versatile backdrop for many applications. It thrives as a blank canvas for layering style and flair. Or it can stand alone to create a simple, calming environment to unwind. 

Color in Review is your monthly destination to get the scoop on the latest trending colors. Keep on reading to discover inspirational color palettes, color-curated collections, and products from black-owned businesses. Use this series as a resource for finding unique products, artisans, and small businesses.

Missed last month? Check out March’s featured color, Iron Ore. If you haven’t already, check out Sherwin Williams Color of the Year for 2022: Evergreen Fog. Catching up on the latest color trends? Visit my Color in Review series for past featured colors and discover even more products. 

We’re closing out March with a moody moment thanks to this month’s featured Color, Iron Ore SW 7069. I’m here for the Dark Academia vibes! Iron Ore is a perfect color to support this emerging trend. The timeless and sophisticated shade of Iron Ore 7069 was featured as Sherwin Williams Color of the Month for March.

Color in Review is your monthly destination to get the scoop on the latest trending colors. These posts contain inspirational color palettes, color-curated collections, and products from black-owned businesses. This guide is an excellent resource for discovering unique products, artisans, and small businesses.

Check out last month’s feature color, Aleutian. In case ya missed it, check out my post on Sherwin Williams Color of the Year for 2022: Evergreen Fog. Loving the series and looking for some color-specific products? Visit my Color in Review series to read up on past featured colors. 

We say goodbye to the February Feels with another Color in Review. This month, we’re leaning into the cool hues of winter and featuring Aleutian SW 6241. Aleutian is Sherwin Williams Color of the Month for February 2022. This cool and calming wintry blue evokes a sense of quietness and soft simplicity. 

Are you a color lover? You’re in luck. Color in Review features trending paint colors, inspirational color palettes, and color-curated collections. We’ll be reviewing colors all year long. Featured products are from black-owned businesses. Use this curated resource for discovering artisans, small businesses, and unique products. 

In this post, I first discuss what paint colors coordinate with Aleutian SW 6241. Then, I share information about each product featured in this color-curated collection. 

Missed the scoop on year’s Color of Year? Check out my post on Sherwin Williams Color of the Year for 2022: Evergreen Fog. You can also check out more of my Color in Review series here. 

New Year, New Color! Design to Five is back again, and we’re kicking off the year with another Color in Review! What is Sherwin Williams Color of the Year for 2022? Say hello to Evergreen Fog SW 9130. She’s soft. She’s sagey. And she has a hint of grey that keeps you guessing. 

Evergreen Fog charmed its way to the top as this year’s “it” color. At the end of last year, Sherwin Williams announced Evergreen Fog SW 9130 as Color of the Year for 2022. I learned from the experts to give you the scoop on this year’s color.

Color in Review features trending paint colors, inspirational color palettes, and color-curated collections. The products and decor are from black-owned businesses. Learn about this trending paint color and get inspired. Use this curated resource for discovering artisans, small businesses, and unique products. 

Missed last year’s color? Check out my post on Urbane Bronze here. See more of my Color in Review series here. 

Urbane Bronze: classic, moody, earthy. This savage paint color is Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze SW 7048. This color made its way to becoming Sherwin William’s color of the year for 2021. This Color in Review features the 2021 Color of the Year: Urbane Bronze, SW 7048. I took the time to learn from the experts to uncover the significance behind this year’s paint color.

Missed December’s feature? Check out the Pewter Green curated collection here.