REAL COLORS for REAL PEOPLE

Translated into FOUR LIVABLE COLOR PALETTES

MEDIA FASHION FOOD TECHNOLOGYDESIGNCULTURE

Inspired by lifestyle trends

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SIMPLIFIES CHOOSING WHITE FOR

CEILINGSTRIM

DOORS WAINSCOT

ACCENTS

Each palette includes aCOORDINATED WHITE

TRIMLOWE’S: 7002-8 Pale Bloom

ACE: 20-1A Four Winds

WALLSLOWE’S: 4005-2A Vessel Gray

ACE: VR114B Tinman

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FRESH COLOR WITHOUT A

MAJOR MAKEOVER

Valspar Colors of the Year are available in interior, exterior

and select specialty paints.

And inspiration forSMALL PROJECTS

and EXTERIOR

DRESSER & DOORLOWE’S: 5009-10 Pacific Pleasure

ACE: VR026A Blue Jay Crest 4

COMFORT ZONE

SIMPLY PERFECT

YOU DO YOU

GOOD COMPANY

2016 COLORS OF THE YEARPALETTES

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COMFORT ZONEBecause busyness is the new status symbol.

“Bleisure” blurs the line between work and play.

We’re using technology to manage our technology.

We’re looking for respite in delivered solutions…and yoga, meditation and mindfulness.

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LOWE’S: 3004-7C Buckskin PonyACE: VR070C Whole Grain

LOWE’S: 5006-5B Belle Grove Aloe GreenACE: VR077D Fountain Foam

LOWE’S: 2003-3C Salmon RoseACE: VR035D Fuzzy Peach

LOWE’S: 5001-3C Blue ArrowACE: VR078C April Rain

LOWE’S: 2003-10A Lyndhurst Victorian RoseACE: VR092C Poetry in Motion

LOWE’S: 5001-1B Woodlawn Silver BrookACE: VR082C Winter Moss

The Comfort Zone palettecounter balances the busyness of modern life with muted mid-tones

See appendix for independent paint retailers’ color names and numbers.

COMFORT ZONE

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Escape Rest & Recov-

ery Softness Calming

QUIET AND RESTORATIVE

Create a space to unwind and cocoon

LOWE’S: 2003-3C Salmon RoseACE: VR035D Fuzzy Peach COMFORT ZONE

LOWE’S: 5001-1B Woodlawn Silver BrookACE: VR082C Winter Moss

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HARMONIOUS COMBINATIONS

Restful but stimulating

Warmed by shades of caramel, honey and coral

COMFORT ZONELOWE’S: 2003-10A Lyndhurst Victorian RoseACE: VR092C Poetry in Motion

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Escape Rest & Recov-

ery Softness Calming

SOFT AND SHADOWED

Clean and balanced

Botanically inspired

COMFORT ZONE

LOWE’S: 5006-5B Belle Grove Aloe GreenACE: VR077D Fountain Foam

LOWE’S: 5001-1B Woodlawn Silver BrookACE: VR082C Winter Moss

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COMFORT ZONE coordinated white

LOWE’S: 7006-2 Gray Palisade ACE: VR110E Cool Vapor

CHALKY WHITE

Blends quietly with these comfy colors

WALLSLOWE’S: 5001-3C Blue Arrow

ACE: VR078C April Rain 11

BEAUTIFULLY BALANCED

QUIET TIME 12

COMFORT ZONE small projects and exterior

LOWE’S: 5001-3C Blue ArrowACE: VR078C April Rain

LOWE’S: 5001-3C Blue ArrowACE: VR078C April Rain

SIMPLY PERFECTInspired by the simplicity we long

for when overloaded with choices.

We recognize that fewer, but curated, choices can be practical, time-saving, easy and a real relief.

Enjoy “the luxury of less.”

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Simply Perfect offers the perfect antidote to the paradox of choice: essential grays that look good with everything

LOWE’S: 4005-1B GravityACE: VR114D Rocky Shelter

LOWE’S: 4003-3C Misty Morning DewACE: VR113D Misty Harbor

LOWE’S: 4005-2A Vessel GrayACE: VR114B Tinman

LOWE’S: 4002-2B Dusty LeadACE: 319Q Vintage Boots

LOWE’S: 4003-1C Rocky Bluffs ACE: VR088C Ganymede

LOWE’S: 4006-2C HematiteACE: VR115A Sooty Lashes

SIMPLY PERFECT

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Escape Rest & Recov-

ery Softness Calming

STYLISH, EFFORTLESS

Grays for every occasion

SIMPLY PERFECT

LOWE’S: 4005-2A Vessel GrayACE: VR114B Tinman 15

UNCOMPLICATED, VERSATILEAND LIVABLE

Uncluttered combinations Layered with texture

SIMPLY PERFECTLOWE’S: 4003-3C Misty Morning DewACE: VR113D Misty Harbor

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Soft and shadowed

Clean and balanced

Botanically inspired

PALE,SMOKY, PRETTY

Neutral but nuanced

Warm but whispering

SIMPLY PERFECT

WALLSLOWE’S: 4005-1B GravityACE: VR114D Rocky Shelter

TRIMLOWE’S: 4006-2C HematiteACE: VR115A Sooty Lashes 17

SIMPLY PERFECT coordinated white

LOWE’S: 7002-8 Pale Bloom ACE: 20-1A Four Winds

CLEAN WHITE

Simply stylish with any gray

WALLSLOWE’S: 4003-1C Rocky Bluffs ACE: VR088C Ganymede 18

GO-TO GRAY

SIMPLE LUXURY

SIMPLY PERFECT small projects and exterior

LOWE’S: 4006-2C HematiteACE: VR115A Sooty Lashes

LOWE’S: 4003-1C Rocky Bluffs ACE: VR088C Ganymede 19

YOU DO YOUInspired by new standards, acceptance

– even celebration – of individuality.

Challenging the stereotypes of beauty, gender and social expectations.

Allowing the truth of who we are to shine.

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The You Do You palette sparks self-expression with zingy brights and an original pop of personality

LOWE’S: 1006-2C Pink WinkACE: VR004E Piglet

LOWE’S: 1008-1A Blaze OrangeACE: VR035C Marmalade Magic

LOWE’S: 3008-3B Golden MeadowACE: VR042C Sweet Corn

LOWE’S: 5008-6A Green GoddessACE: VR019C Clean Green

LOWE’S: 5007-10B Laguna GreenACE: VR051B Amazon Drift

LOWE’S: 5009-10 Pacific PleasureACE: VR026A Blue Jay Crest

YOU DO YOU

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Escape Rest & Recov-

ery Softness Calming EXPRESSIVE

ANDEMPOWERING

Spirited and uplifting

Confidently original

YOU DO YOU

WINDOW TRIMLOWE’S: 1008-1A Blaze OrangeACE: VR035C Marmalade Magic

BACK WALLLOWE’S: 5007-10B Laguna Green

ACE: VR051B Amazon Drift

FRONT WALLLOWE’S: 5008-6A Green Goddess

ACE: VR019C Clean Green

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FASHION-FORWARD COLORTHAT’S FAR FROM CHILDLIKE

With tropical, floral and citrus notes

LOWE’S: 3008-3B Golden MeadowACE: VR042C Sweet Corn YOU DO YOU

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MODULAR COMPONENTS READY TO BE

COMBINED

In modern, impactful ways

YOU DO YOU

LOWE’S: 5009-10 Pacific PleasureACE: VR026A Blue Jay Crest

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YOU DO YOUcoordinated white

LOWE’S: 7002-6 Du Jour ACE: 24-1B Soft Wool

PURE WHITE

Anchors the boldness of brights

WALLSLOWE’S: 1008-1A Blaze OrangeACE: VR035C Marmalade Magic 25

COLOR UNLEASHED

CREATIVE COMBO

YOU DO YOUsmall projects and exterior

LOWE’S: 1008-1A Blaze OrangeACE: VR035C Marmalade Magic

LOWE’S: 1008-1A Blaze OrangeACE: VR035C Marmalade Magic

LEFT TO RIGHTLOWE’S: 3008-3B Golden MeadowACE: VR042C Sweet Corn

LOWE’S: 5008-6A Green GoddessACE: VR019C Clean Green

LOWE’S: 5007-10B Laguna GreenACE: VR051B Amazon Drift

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GOOD COMPANYInspired by the growing demand for truth and transparency

in the products we buy and the brands that make them.

We want to know where and how things were made.

We value artisanal foods, handcrafted products and peer recommendations.

We insist, more and more, that brands earn our

business by demonstrating integrity and altruism.

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The Good Company palette includes rich, artisanal tones that are trusted and true

LOWE’S: 4006-4C Moon ShadeACE: VR084A Deep Pacific

LOWE’S: 5007-8C Pine ForestACE: VR051A Planet Earth

LOWE’S: 5006-4A Irish PaddockACE: VR075C Stormy Day

LOWE’S: 3005-7A Camel RideACE: VR071B Creole Mustard

LOWE’S: 2002-5B La Fonda Tile RedACE: VR036B American Brick

LOWE’S: 2005-10A Coral Gable Biltmore Mediterranean Mocha

ACE: VR098C Snug as a Bug

GOOD COMPANY

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Escape Rest & Recov-

ery Softness Calming

VINTAGE INSPIRED BUT AHEAD

OF THE CURVE

Contentment in every color

GOOD COMPANYLOWE’S: 4006-4C Moon ShadeACE: VR084A Deep Pacific

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GROUNDED IN FAMILIAR TERRITORY

with an earthy natural richness

GOOD COMPANYLOWE’S: 5006-4A Irish PaddockACE: VR075C Stormy Day

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AUTHENTIC AND TRUSTWORTHY

WITH AN EYE TOWARD WHAT’S TRENDING

Sandstone and marble

Kilims and linen

LOWE’S: 2002-5B La Fonda Tile RedACE: VR036B American Brick GOOD COMPANY

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GOOD COMPANY coordinated white

LOWE’S: 7006-9 Totten’s Inlet ACE: 32-1B Graceful White

LINEN WHITE

Enhances richness of natural tones

WALLSLOWE’S: 5007-8C Pine Forest

ACE: VR051A Planet Earth

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TRIED & TRUE

ARTISAN ACCENT

GOOD COMPANY small projects and exterior

LOWE’S: 4006-4C Moon ShadeACE: VR084A Deep Pacific

LOWE’S: 5007-8C Pine ForestACE: VR051A Planet Earth

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COLORS OF THE YEAR

2016

COMFORT ZONE SIMPLY PERFECT

3004-7CBuckskin Pony

5006-5BBelle Grove Aloe Green

2003-3C Salmon Rose

5001-3C Blue Arrow

2003-10A Lyndhurst Victorian Rose

5001-1B Woodlawn Silver Brook

7006-2 Gray Palisade

4005-1B Gravity

4003-3C Misty Morning Dew

4005-2A Vessel Gray

4002-2B Dusty Lead

4003-1C Rocky Bluffs

4006-2C Hematite

7002-8 Pale Bloom

YOU DO YOU GOOD COMPANY

1006-2C Pink Wink

1008-1A Blaze Orange

3008-3B Golden Meadow

5008-6A Green Goddess

5007-10B Laguna Green

5009-10 Pacific Pleasure

7002-6 Du Jour

4006-4C Moon Shade

5007-8C Pine Forest

5006-4A Irish Paddock

3005-7A Camel Ride

2002-5B La Fonda Tile Red

2005-10A Coral Gable Biltmore Mediterranean Mocha

7006-9 Totten’s Inlet

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COLORS OF THE YEAR

2016

COMFORT ZONE SIMPLY PERFECT

VR070C Whole Grain

VR077D Fountain Foam

VR035D Fuzzy Peach

VR078C April Rain

VR092C Poetry in Motion

VR082C Winter Moss

VR110E Cool Vapor

VR114D Rocky Shelter

VR113D Misty Harbor

VR114B Tinman

319Q Vintage Boots

VR088C Ganymede

VR115A Sooty Lashes

20-1A Four Winds

YOU DO YOU GOOD COMPANY

VR004E Piglet

VR035C Marmalade Magic

VR042C Sweet Corn

VR019C Clean Green

VR051B Amazon Drift

VR026A Blue Jay Crest

24-1B Soft Wool

VR084A Deep Pacific

VR051A Planet Earth

VR075C Stormy Day

VR071B Creole Mustard

VR036B American Brick

VR098C Snug as a Bug

32-1B Graceful White

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COLORS OF THE YEAR

2016

COMFORT ZONE SIMPLY PERFECT

V091-3 Whole Grain

V099-2 Fountain Foam

V006-2 Pouty Pink

V100-4 April Rain

V128-4 Embarrassed Shadow

V105-3 Winter Moss

V173 Cool Vapor

V114-1 Rocky Shelter

V137-2 Misty Harbor

V114-2 Tinman

V124-5 Nature Walk

V124-3 Ganymede

V113-3 Sooty Lashes

V151 Wedding Cake

YOU DO YOU GOOD COMPANY

V005-1 Piglet

V043-4 Marmalade Magic

V054-3 Sweet Corn

V025-2 Clean Green

V065-5 Amazon Drift

P031 Blue Jay Crest

V155 Soft Wool

V107-6 Deep Pacific

V065-6 Planet Earth

V097-3 Stormy Day

V092-4 Creole Mustard

V044-5 Autumn Ivy

V131-4 Puppy Love

V177 Gentle Lamb

IndependentPaint Retailers

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COLORS OF THE YEAR

2016

The 2016 Valspar Colors of the Year are proudly backed by the Valspar Color Guarantee™.

If you don’t love the color you choose, we’ll replace it for free.See valsparpaint.com/guarantee for details.

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