Recently, Pantone announced its Color of the Year: Greenery. According to the company, this "vivid yellow-green, reminiscent of new growth in spring time, signals a need for rejuvenation and renewal—offering us the feel of a fresh start."

For professionals interested in using Greenery in their clients’ homes, BEHR color expert Erika Woelfel recommends New Shoot T14-18 as a perfect paint match. This lush botanical green with lively yellow undertones evokes a sense of exploration, reinvigoration and new beginnings, ideal for use in an entryway, child’s playroom, or bathroom, where we reset the clock and get ready for a new day. You can find application images that feature New Shoot T14-18 in this Dropbox folder.

“Over the past few months, we’ve seen the green family move towards more luscious and verdant greens, which call to mind rainforest foliage and parrot plumage,” said Woelfel. “A vivacious yellow-green like Greenery or New Shoot is the perfect hue for any space that needs an instant jolt of energy or where you find yourself needing a touch of nature, inspiration and renewal. I would suggest using it on the walls of a bathroom, as decorative accents—pillows, plant life and abstract art—in living rooms or kitchens, or on your front door to create an encouraging, welcoming environment for guests.”

Woelfel added, “BEHR’s 2017 color forecast, the Color Currents, includes multiple hues that work in harmony with Greenery. This nature-inspired hue pairs beautifully with a navy blue like Midnight Show T17-17, the warm mineral gray Close Knit T17-01 or a zesty yellow like Lemon Burst T17-20. Together, this collection of complex, modern neutrals feels fresh and would create a harmonious, mindful sensation inside your home.”