Shades of Inspiration 2026: Key Colour Charged

Dynamic, Vital Colour for Home & Garden

In light of the megatrends of digitalisation, big data, and artificial intelligence, Charged emerges dynamically with a medium chroma. It evokes the hues of early coding, reminiscent of the lines of code racing across black screens in the 1980s. Charged radiates almost neon-like brightness, appearing synthetic and unnatural at first glance. However, its soothing green undertone makes it a sustainable colour choice for home and garden applications. It serves as a refreshing element in domestic spaces, creating vibrant variation and making a bold statement—for example, in office supplies, small appliances, garden accessories, and upholstered furniture.
 

Invigorating and Health-Enhancing in Care, Wellness & Sports Applications

Charged is also perceived as cheerful, energising, exotic, and innovative. It exudes confidence and works exceptionally well as a complementary colour—for example, paired with a bold red, particularly in the cosmetics sector, a classic blue, a luminous violet, an electrifying orange, or even as an accent to revitalise grey. Thanks to its freshness and ability to create a health-promoting atmosphere, it is an excellent choice for wellness areas or sportswear and equipment.
 

A Colour That Embodies Optimism

We have chosen Charged as a key colour because it casts an optimistic light on the many opportunities that technology, nature, and the world offer to propel us forward. It symbolises the dawn of new expectations—an important and beautiful message.
 

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