Explore Paint & Paper Library’s brand new ‘Jewels’ color collection – 8 joy-giving shades inspired by the vibrancy of natural minerals

The weather outside may be drab, but Paint & Paper Library's new color collection is serving us with a much-needed boost of energizing shades.

Spanning eight new paint colors, the 'Jewels' collection is a celebration of the bold and vibrant hues found within nature, specifically rare and semi-precious minerals.

The color-centric collection instantly uplifts with its joy-giving tones, ranging from rich and warming greens to vibrant yellow and red. If you're looking to make a statement with your paint ideas, this collection has you covered.

Paint & Paper Library's 'Jewels' color collection

Andy Greenall, Head of Design at Paint & Paper Library explains that it was the beauty of the natural world that inspired each of the eight new colors, turning to unexpected sources to create the rich hues:

'We are the first to acknowledge there is rarely anything more beautifully designed than things created by nature. So for these colors, we delved into some of the lesser-known, and therefore most enigmatic, sources of natural color that we could discover.

'What the collection brings is both the colors themselves and the lessons, delivered directly from the ground, on how to use them in a design scheme amongst and alongside a neutral palette.'

Since this color collection is rich in saturation, the paint colors may work to their best effect when used liberally across a room, suggests Andy: 'I see these shades being used on large expanses and in bold proportions by confident color aficionados.'

Going bold with these colors is made simpler by the versatility of Paint & Paper's Architects' range of paint finishes, which can be used across various surfaces for ease: 'The multi-surface, fast-drying qualities of the Architects’ finishes mean entire rooms can be transformed easily and quickly, maintaining the same, magnificent color and finish across all surfaces,' says Andy.

While color-drenching ideas won't fail to create an uplifting scheme with these bold shades, they can also work in neutral rooms with a more reserved approach, suggests Andy: 'In gentler schemes they will serve as elegant accent colors on woodwork, trim, or furniture, bringing a highlight in the same way you might brighten a room with a vase of flowers.'

Or, why not use these vibrant shades in small rooms for a stylish and unexpected it of color? 'For those that fear embracing big powerful colors, opting to use these vivid new colors in the smallest room in the house is a fantastic way to incorporate them in the home, without feeling overwhelming; although they are bold they will look great in small spaces,' Andy says.

Explore the eight new paint colors

Peruvian Yellow

Inspired by the vibrant tones of Peruvian sulfur crystals, Peruvian Yellow is an uplifting shade bound to spark joy in the home. Whether you want to add energy to your kitchen color ideas or dining room, this yellow paint is a stylish pick.

Midelt Sage

The green hue of Midelt Sage is derived from 'forest epidote’ specimens from Morocco. Warming and sophisticated, this green paint is a great way to add depth to a room while maintaining a calming, understated quality.

Blue Tiger

If you're drawn to maximalist color ideas, Blue Tiger makes a go-to choice – reflecting the vibrant blue tones of a rare pentagonite found in Wagholi, India. Used liberally across the walls in this living room, Blue Tiger feels modern and fresh.

Malachite

Another of the collection's green paints is Malachite, a rich emerald shade derived from velvet malachite. This jewel-toned paint feels opulent and refined, a great choice from traditional decorating ideas.

Cobalto

Inspired by the vibrancy of cobaltoan calcite, Cobalto is a bold pink paint that makes a loud statement. Whether used for a playful bathroom color scheme or a colorful guest bedroom, Cobalto will add plenty of richness.

Purple Azurite

Decorating with purple is making a comeback, and Purple Azurite is an intense and rich purple paint that oozes luxury, inspired by azurite. As seen in this bedroom, the richness of this paint color lends itself to dark and moody spaces that can be wrapped in this bold hue.

Atlas

Bringing red into the mix, Atlas is a saturated orange-red inspired by the Atlas Mountains, home to vanadinite crystals that display vibrant warm tones. If you want to make a statement, this paint color would make a fun addition to a social dining space.

Rose Cluster

Rose Cluster adds a pared-back and softer feel to the collection, inspired by the hues of a specific cobaltoan calcite cluster. Bringing subtle warmth to the home without overpowering, this paint color feels at home in many rooms, from kitchens to bedrooms.

A fresh paint color can do wonders in transforming a room, changing not only how it looks but how it feels. If your room color ideas could do with a refresh, these Paint & Paper Library colors won't fail to make a statement.