PPG Paints launches Frank Lloyd Wright color palette

PPG Paints is celebrating Frank Lloyd Wright's 150th birthday with a special color palette dedicated in his name.

The collection is based on a palette developed by the architect in the 1950s and has been updated by PPG’s color experts in collaboration with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.

“The PPG Paints brand Frank Lloyd Wright color collection consists of a blend of Wright’s carefully selected palette from the 1950s with additional modern colors and coordinating interior stain colors, showcasing how harmonizing the palette is even many years after its inception,” said Dee Schlotter, PPG senior color marketing manager. “Even the colors chosen more than 60 years ago stand strong today and coordinate with modern textiles and materials – a true testament to Wright’s timeless design sense.”

The collection is characterized by earthy neutrals, rich reds, greens, and browns.

PPG Paints colors that are new to the palette include: Moth Gray, a brown-gray blend that works well with granite and trending metals; Violet Verbena, a chameleon-like mix of violet, gray and blue that emulates the verbena flower and works well with neutral materials; and Antiquity, a classic butterscotch beige that ties in yellow-based woods used in many Wright-inspired designs.

“At PPG, we find inspiration everywhere, but especially in nature – just as Wright did,” Schlotter said. “The colors combine inspiration from some of Wright’s most iconic designs, such as the TALIESIN WEST and FALLINGWATER homes, with modern hues such as PPG Paints colors Blue Shamrock and Debonaire, helping consumers and designers to create harmony between humanity and the environment.”

The palette also includes interior stain colors that highlight the natural wooden elements he often used.

“Wright drew from two sources in determining his palette: the nature of the site, and the nature of the building materials,” said Lynda Waggoner, vice president and director of Fallingwater.