Reds, oranges and browns, these are the colors that are associated withautumn. Though it is not that time of year I wish it was because it is so crisp and fresh. These colors seem to be comforting and cozy. You can usually find a variety of items with many color variations. I hope that you enjoy the selected items in this image.

What are your thoughts on reds, oranges and browns?

clock | dinnerware | chair | bowl | pendant | pillow

Blue & Green color palettes from across the web.

To create an inspired palette from any of these images, or any image on the web, simply copy the image's URL (right click) and paste it under the "Photo" tab in PHOTOCOPA.

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Yellow and orange; thinking of these evokes images of the 70's for me (for some weird reason). While browsing through a variety of items that consisted of these colors, I found some that were rather nice. Do the 70's come to mind when you think of the orange and yellow combo as well? If not, what does?

bowls | vase | acorn + gems | glasses | lighting | boxes | chairs | pillow

"When it comes to color, be confident, go with your heart and follow your emotions." 

We couldn't agree more.

In her latest book, HUE, Kelly Wearstler, who has worked with spaces in international hotels and resorts, restaurants and lounges, and boutiques, offers up a serving of "inspiring eye-candy for interior design and decorating fans." In a review by the LA Times, they point out that, "The book offers an introductory Q & A with Wearstler that explores her philosophy cites some of the architects, designers and artists who have inspired her. But photo captions are non-existent, while credits and resources are relegated to an illustrated index at the end of the book. The message? This is eye candy: Look and learn."

Interiors

The auto industry has not been known to stray from "car colors" : black, silver, grey, and white, and the "bold" offerings in shades of red, orange, beige and blue, this year is no different. Though from what I've seen, it seems shades of green and yellow-green might be equaling the popularity of the leading secondary car colors of blue, red & beige. Others are reporting that we'll be seeing more purple and plum this year as well.

One exciting color development is the introduction of a few multi-colored cars, like the "CT Café" truck and the touching white car with the silver blue trim. It looks good, though I could do without the graphics on the side. Nonetheless, it is one step closer to the patterns I asked for in 2008.

In other matters: What is hopefully a sign of change from the long-struggling and highly criticized car industry, the usually extravagant show finds itself in a less familiar form, as the New York Times reports, "this year's show is more muted than in previous years, when manufacturers competed to create the most over-the-top display."

Color from newly unveiled models and other standout car colors at the 2010 North American International Auto Show, held annually in Detroit. Thanks to the Polskie Detroit podcast for allowing us to use images from their flickr set.

Car Colors from the 2010 NAIAS

The best album palettes from 2009. Selected from the "best music" lists from: Emusic, Pitchfork, Amazon, Rolling Stone, and NME.

If you have a favorite album palette from 2009 that wasn't necessarily some critic's 'best-of,' post it in the comments.

The best book cover palettes from 2009. Selected from the "best of" lists from: NYtimes Books (The Book Table, RiverRun Bookstore, WORD), Amazon & HuffPost.

From the Magazine Publishers of America and Amazon, here are the winners of the best magazine covers of 2009. Which, by the looks of it, are mostly blue.

Every year color experts announce their opinions on what the next year's hot color will be... This year PANTONE® named theirs Turquoise. Benjamin Moore thinks "Cedar Green is looking to be the "it" color. Hermine Mariaux included "mustard tones; reds in the orange and brown families; deep, inky blues and blacks; and silver" in her colors. ...Looks like we'll have a wide range of hot colors in 2010 and we love that because we think there is a color of the year for each of us.

Can the leading color authorities really forecast a color trend anyway? I mean, if you're the most influential voice in a field and you forecast something... You're not really forecasting, you're telling people what they want. We don't think people want to be told what they want. We want you to tell us what you want.

Announcing a single color to represent the entire year is a lot like announcing a single song to represent the entire year. Yes, there will be a clear top grossing or breakout song of 2010, but that song can't really speak for every person. Nor can a single color. BUT, every person can speak for their own color of 2010... and that's what we want you to do.

Name Your Color of the Year 2010

It’s easy! Do some word association, choose your hue, pick your color and give it a name and description as your Color of the Year 2010. Then share it with your friends and let them know you set the trends for the new year.

Give Your Favorite Colors Your Vote

Even if you don't name your own color of the year, you can still help choose the color that best represents 2010. Check out the most popular colors and the new colors, and give your favorites your vote.

Share Your Colors of the Year

On every color of the year page, we've added some buttons to help you share your favorite colors. There are also two HTML codes you can grab to put a Color of the Year badge anywhere on the web.

The Rules for Color are Not Black and White

We all have some common connections and associations to color based on cultural influences and popular theories, but color is ultimately a unique experience for all of us. And because of that, there is not one set of rules for how to think about and use color.

We live in a global community with tools that allow us to create something independently and share it with the masses. This interconnected environment generates a much wider spectrum of color ideas and color applications.

We live in an Etsy world where indie creators can reach a global audience of customers. Where a few kids in college can create a global technology juggernaut with little to no thought in their branding decisions. When an artist's work can reach people all over the world without it leaving the easel, or a girl walking down the street can immediately appear on a blog in front of the next generation of fashion designers -- it is clear that influence has become democratized. When individuals can not only reach, but influence the masses; the power shifts away from the small groups of experts and into the hands of the people. There will always be some value in a person with depth of knowledge in a field helping to understand the raw data being generated and complied with technology... but the world is changing. Especially the digital world. And old companies failing to embrace and understand the new emerging digital world will find surviving tough in the years to come.

We're forging a color democracy and you get your own vote.

We believe in color like we believe in spiritual enlightenment. It isn’t something that can be given to you, but, rather, something that with the right inspiration, information, exploration and practice…you can discover on your own. We'll continue to try and help you find a bit of color enlightenment that has meaning to you.

Find your color enlightenment and share the love.

+Darius
COLOURlover

This is a guest post by Speakin_colors.

The magic of the Christmas season is reflected in the warmth of the family gatherings and the strong impact of tradition. More and more people, however, are growing increasingly tired of the conventional customary Christmas decor. The following ideas offer original variants while retaining the Christmas spirit:

The minimalist option

Both simplicity and functionality are highlighted in the minimalist tendency. A metal fruit holder filled just with nuts and placed on a table made of glass and metal can achieve the perfect minimalist festive atmosphere. White lillies, gardenias and white orchids floating in a crystal vase, red and green crystal wine glasses and red and white ceramic spheres on a red tablecloth complement this option in which unpretentiousness is the key element.

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The natural option

Nature acquires a predominant presence by using natural elements: glamorous apples decorated with red ribbons hanging from the Christmas tree, centrepieces full of dried flowers and fruits, ornaments having unexpected colours (turquoise, lime green, fuchsia, kiwi green, ocean blue and watermelon pink), sea-inspired designs and starfish of different sizes instead of traditional baubles…