10.12.2025

‘In 2027, colour will become a resonance chamber for our emotions.’

How are colour trends for plastics emerging in 2027? In this interview, Mine Görgülü explains how global developments are shaping colour trends for the plastics industry and why The Human Re:Set 2027 offers new inspiration for brands.

With the trend collection “Shades of Inspiration 2027”, Lifocolor takes a look into the future of colour design. Under the guiding theme “The Human Re:Set”, 54 shades are ready to provide answers to a complex zeitgeist. In this interview, Mine Görgülü, Marketing Manager and project lead of the trend series, explains how global developments are translated into granulate, which industries benefit most right now and why companies should see trends as inspiration rather than as a rigid rulebook.

Ms Görgülü, the motto of the new collection for 2027 is “The Human Re:Set”. That sounds almost philosophical. How would you define this term?

Mine Görgülü: “We perceive that the speed and intensity of political, technological and social change have increased enormously. Many people feel restless, almost in a permanent ‘state of alarm’. Our guiding theme The Human Re:Set taps into precisely this desire for a turning point: it is about pausing, reordering and wanting to press the reset button. In future, colours will be far more than decoration at the POS. They will become a resonance chamber for emotions. They can ground, calm or provide new energy. We are trying to make this more intense relationship with colour visible in our collection.”

A look behind the scenes: how are such forecasts actually created? How can we already know today what will be relevant in 2027?

Mine Görgülü: “Colour trends do not emerge by chance. They are the result of a complex interplay of cultural, economic and technological developments. Trend agencies, sociologists and market researchers observe global movements in fashion, architecture, art and pop culture. At Lifocolor, we work closely with international institutes as Peclairs and the Colour Marketing Group.

In expert committees bringing together specialists from different fields, the global mood is discussed months in advance. They spot inventions and the latest product developments as well as trendsetters who swim against the tide – sometimes more, sometimes less. Some of these new ideas have the potential to captivate a broader audience that is looking for variety. We then condense these external impulses in an internal creative process. We ask ourselves: what does this global megatrend mean specifically for our customers and for the plastics industry? This is how our own trend world, the ‘Shades of Inspiration’, is created.”

If you take us forward to the year 2027: how does the future feel – and above all, what does it look like when expressed in colours?

Mine Görgülü: “We are seeing an exciting shift towards more warmth and lightness. In addition to pigmented natural colours, neutral tones are becoming very prominent – for example off-white, beige and grey nuances. Light yellow and orange shades move into the chroma focus and represent joie de vivre and empowerment. Reds and browns gain depth and complexity, while green sheds its purely ‘recycled look’ and evolves into vibrant, regenerative tones. Blue loses some of its dominance, but becomes clearer in return. And of course, due to digitalisation, cool, futuristic pastels remain part of the picture. But overall, the underlying tone is clearly more emotional: we want to feel more again.”

You have grouped these currents into four thematic worlds. Who are they intended for?

Mine Görgülü: “We address very different needs here. With ‘Radiant Rebels’, we celebrate courage and willingness to experiment with strong contrasts. ‘Structured Ease’ forms the counterpart for people who are looking for order and functionality. In ‘Cultural Weave’, we tell stories of origin and tradition through warm, pigment-like colours. And ‘Velvet Tomorrow’ offers an emotional retreat with delicate pastels and velvety surfaces. This coexistence is important, because in our pluralistic world there is no longer ‘the one’ trend colour for everyone.”

For which industries is this look into the future particularly crucial?

Mine Görgülü: “Industries with a strong end-consumer focus and faster product life cycles benefit in particular – for example cosmetics, household goods, packaging or the toy industry. Here, colours have a very direct influence on purchasing decisions and are an important differentiating factor on the shelf. In more technical areas, such as mechanical engineering or medical technology, functionality is often the first priority. But even there, we are seeing that design aspects are gaining importance.”

What is your advice to brands and manufacturers that want to make use of current colour trends?

Mine Görgülü: “Colour trends should serve as a source of inspiration, not as a rigid diktat. It is often not advisable to copy a colour one-to-one just because it happens to be ‘in’. The decisive question is: does this shade fit my brand identity and my target group? Often it comes down to fine nuances in order to stand out from the competition. At the same time, the technical side must not be forgotten. Not every trend colour can be implemented equally easily in every plastic or at every processing temperature. This is where we see ourselves as a partner: we support our customers in finding a colour that captures the spirit of the times while also working flawlessly from a technical and regulatory perspective.”

Thank you very much for this inspiring outlook!

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