Our Raw palette takes inspiration from the richness of nature’s designs and raw materials. Straw, wheat, woody brown – these are colors that can give your home an instant flavor of the wild.

Raw colors reflect the richness and creative potential of the natural resources and designs we see all around us. Inspired by the warm tones of dried grasses and harvested crops, these are shades that can bring rich natural colour into your home but that won’t overpower a decorative scheme.

In the world of floristry, dried flowers are known as ‘everlastings’ and these tones, too, have a timeless feel. Perfect for bringing warmth and depth to a space, they look good on their own or used in combination with each other or with Mauvilac Colour of the Year, Wild Wonder™.

Try these four decorating ideas to bring the Raw palette to life….

1. Go for kitchen sink drama

Tones of deep cinnamon and nutmeg create a dramatic statement in this kitchen space – an effect that’s heightened by graphic painted checks using Wild Wonder™. The result is a million miles away from the usual white utility kitchen, with the warm tones and natural wood units creating a space that feels rich and inviting.

To find out how to paint checks, watch our How-to video

Which colors?
Wood Carving 30YR 16/162 C3.16.38
Century Brown 80YR 19/177 D9.19.42
Wild Wonder COTY23 50YY 49/191 G0.16.68

2. Paint yourself a sunset in the bedroom

Raw colors are the perfect toning shades for creating a split or striped wall. Here, a soft orange and subtle pink have been topped with Colour of the Year 2023, Wild Wonder™ to create a sunset effect. Alongside raw wooden paneling and accessories in natural materials, they give the bedroom a rich, warm feel.

Which colors?
Wild Wonder COTY23 50YY 49/191 G0.16.68
Grey Mauve 50YR 47/057 C8.04.67
Coastal Beige 90YR 36/203 E2.17.58

3. Color for cosiness in the living room

The warmer shades in our Raw palette are perfect for making a space feel cosy. Painted in two tones of brown with a stripe of Mauvilac Colour of the Year, Wild Wonder™, this wall creates a rich backdrop. A wooden side wall, alongside a cork side table and furnishings in rattan and clay, add to the natural energy of the space.

Which colors?
Century Brown 80YR 19/177 D9.19.42
Brave Ground COTY21 10YY 30/106 E7.10.53
Wild Wonder COTY23 50YY 49/191 G0.16.68

4. Choose two-tone for an elegant dining area

Combining Mauvilac Colour of the Year, Wild Wonder™, with lighter tones makes for an elegant and harmonious split wall effect. This high horizon line also draws the eye upwards, highlighting the loftiness of the space, while adding an air of intimacy to the eating area.

Which colors?
Wild Wonder COTY23 50YY 49/191 G0.16.68
Taupe Twist 47YY 62/143 G0.10.75
Quiet Hideaway 81YY 81/016 GN.00.85

Mauvilac Colour of the Year 2023 in more detail

Discover how Wild Wonder™ can bring the magic of nature into your home

Wild Wonder™ and its four easy-to-use colour palettes can help you feel the magic of nature in any room. For inspiration and expert tips, take a look at our step-by-step guides and videos.

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Create a harmonious, joyful space with Mauvilac Colour of the Year

Inspired by the natural buzz and biodiversity of meadows, prairies and wildflower fields, Buzz colors can bring a sense of vitality and joy to any room in your home.

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Bring balance to your home with seashore colors

Inspired by tides, waves and the natural rhythms of the earth, the Flow palette can help create a feeling of continuity and balance. Try these four decorating ideas to help your home feel in step with nature…

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Use nature-inspired neutrals to create an enriching space

Bring the richness of nature into your home with warm, natural colors

1. Go for kitchen sink drama

2. Paint yourself a sunset in the bedroom

3. Color for cosiness in the living room

4. Choose two-tone for an elegant dining area

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Use nature-inspired neutrals to create an enriching space

Bring the richness of nature into your home with warm, natural colors

1. Go for kitchen sink drama

2. Paint yourself a sunset in the bedroom

3. Color for cosiness in the living room

4. Choose two-tone for an elegant dining area

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