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Chroma

A Graphic View. The chroma trend is one for lovers of bold schemes and saturated colour.

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Bold schemes in saturated colour

The style is highly chromatic and filled with bold schemes in saturated colour. Peach, melon, yellow, teal and blue form graphic elements dominating the forms that make up interiors. From block colour, shapely furniture and melting objects.

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Chroma Colour Palette

Colours displayed should be used as a guide for your colour selection. To ensure best accuracy, test your colour choice at home by ordering Dulux Sample Pots and Large Colour Swatches.

Ōkārito

Gannet Island

Sandymount

Crow Valley

Bucklands Beach

Honeymoon Valley

Mt Ward

Mansion House Bay

Catseye Bay

Roaring Meg

Kea Point

Piha

Bring this trend to life in your home

Chroma feels a little retro, and features strong black and white outlines and graphic block colour in interesting combinations like teal, melon, yellow and pastel green.

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Bringing the Chroma look into your home

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A luxe foundation. A tonal palette of cool hues to subtle luxury.

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