2016 Colors of the Year

Comfort ZoneSimply Perfect

You Do YouGood Company

Enjoy a colorful journey

exploring four delightful tales of

the Valspar® 2016 Colors of the Year

Twenty-four lifestyle-inspired colors that

make it easy for people to love where they live

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Valspar® and Prismacolor®, Your Colorful Companions

Choose the colors that inspire you from this set of premium Prismacolor pencils,curated to correspond to the Valspar Colors of the Year.

Comfort Zone

You Do You

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Simply Perfect

Good Company

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escape to your comfort zone6

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WHOLE GRAIN

VR070C

LOWE’S

BUCKSKIN PONY

3004-7C

ACE

POETRY IN MOTION

VR092C

LOWE’S

LYNDHURST

VICTORIAN ROSE

2003-10A

ACE

WINTER MOSS

VR082C

LOWE’S

WOODLAWN

SILVER BROOK

5001-1B

ACE

FOUNTAIN FOAM

VR077D

LOWE’S

BELLE GROVE

ALOE GREEN

5006-5B

ACE

FUZZY PEACH

VR035D

LOWE’S

SALMON ROSE

2003-3C

ACE

APRIL RAIN

VR078C

LOWE’S

BLUE ARROW

5001-3C

muted midtones that counter balance busy living

We’re battling busy in all aspects of life and seeking respite from stress with products, tools and services that balance our fast-paced lifestyles.

The soft, restorative colors of the Comfort Zone palette are perfect for creating spaces to unwind, cocoon and recharge.

Comfort Zone

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ROCKY SHELTER

VR114D

LOWE’S

GRAVITY

4005-1B

ACE

GANYMEDE

VR088C

LOWE’S

ROCKY BLUFFS

4003-1C

ACE

SOOTY LASHES

VR115A

LOWE’S

HEMATITE

4006-2C

ACE

MISTY HARBOR

VR113D

LOWE’S

MISTY

MORNING DEW

4003-3C

ACE

TINMAN

VR114B

LOWE’S

VESSEL GRAY

4005-2A

ACE

VINTAGE BOOTS

319Q

LOWE’S

DUSTY LEAD

4002-2B

essential grays that look good with everything

The paradox of choice — too many options hinder decision — has us seekingsimplicity, practicality and ease in the way we dress, shop, eat and live.

The Simply Perfect palette focuses on a pared-down selection of versatile,stylish grays that make it effortless to choose a color that’s easy to live with.

Simply Perfect

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pare down to simply perfect

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be yourself — you do you14

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PIGLET

VR004E

LOWE’S

PINK WINK

1006-2C

ACE

AMAZON DRIFT

VR051B

LOWE’S

LAGUNA GREEN

5007-10B

ACE

BLUE JAY CREST

VR026A

LOWE’S

PACIFIC PLEASURE

5009-10

ACE

MARMALADE MAGIC

VR035C

LOWE’S

BLAZE ORANGE

1008-1A

ACE

SWEET CORN

VR042C

LOWE’S

GOLDEN MEADOW

3008-3B

ACE

CLEAN GREEN

VR019C

LOWE’S

GREEN GODDESS

5008-6A

zingy brights that pop with personality and originality

Different is the new normal. Gen Y and Z are fueling broader acceptanceof individuality, challenging gender stereotypes and standards of beauty.

The You Do You palette spotlights a range of spirited, uplifting huesthat encourage you to express yourself in full color.

You Do You

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DEEP PACIFIC

VR084A

LOWE’S

MOON SHADE

4006-4C

ACE

AMERICAN BRICK

VR036B

LOWE’S

LA FONDA TILE RED

2002-5B

ACE

SNUG AS A BUG

VR098C

LOWE’S

CORAL GABLE

BILTMORE

MEDITERRANEAN

MOCHA

2005-10A

ACE

PLANET EARTH

VR051A

LOWE’S

PINE FOREST

5007-8C

ACE

STORMY DAY

VR075C

LOWE’S

IRISH PADDOCK

5006-4A

ACE

CREOLE MUSTARD

VR071B

LOWE’S

CAMEL RIDE

3005-7A

rich, artisanal hues that are trusted and true

There is a rising demand for authenticity and transparencyin the products we purchase and the companies we support.

Integrity and altruism build trust and loyalty.

The Good Company palette features a range of authentic,enduring hues that ground your space for good things to come.

Good Company

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ground yourself in good company19

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media contacts

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Lisa Jasper, LisaJ@vpcpartners.comMichelle Shen, MichelleS@vpcpartners.com

www.valspar.com

The 2016 Valspar Colors of the year areproudly backed by the Valspar Color Guarantee®.

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

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