It's pretty much the exact opposite of pale pink.
By Sara Tardiff, ELLE Decor
Millennial pink: a color so omnipresent, it somehow became symbolic of an entire generation. Deliciously bright and endearing, it's no wonder we're drawn to shops, clothing and interiors that feature the shade.
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it being literally everywhere, it turns out millennials have an
unexpected favorite color — and it's pretty much the exact opposite of
pale pink.
In celebration of National Painting Week, Sherwin-Williams collaborated with Harris Poll to find out Americans' color preferences,
and after surveying 2,200 people over the age of 18, results showed
that 41 percent of millennials chose black (gasp!) as their favorite
color. Overall, black and blue were the favorites for all ages.
Design psychologist Sally Augustin of Design With Science
wasn't at all surprised by the generation's color choice. "There are a
lot of stressful things going on in the world, so it isn't a shock that
millennials gravitate towards darker colors," she says. Though she adds,
"black still has plenty of positive associations, like sophistication,
elegance and formality."
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Incorporating
black into decor doesn't have to feel heavy-handed, but, according to
Augustin, it all depends on where you use it: "It's better to have the darkest color
in the room at your feet and the lightest colors overhead," she says.
"It has been proven to make people feel more comfortable and relaxed."
If you're one of those millennials who loves decorating with black,
consider painting concrete or hardwood floors black for a minimalist,
but welcoming aesthetic.
Augustin
explains that whatever your favorite color, using it in your own home
will create a space that is truly yours — and that is great for your
mental health.
So, does that mean we have to start calling it "millennial black"?
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