Dark colours are making a bold comeback in the Plascon Colour Forecast 2025, adding depth, sophistication, and timeless elegance to interiors.

In keeping with the growing trend of luxe design, deep tones and dramatic hues create a Roman-inspired Regency reboot perfect for the modern homeowner. Plascon’s newly released ‘Dark family’ of colours taps into this contemporary direction while connecting us to rich historical traditions and artistic heritage.

The Dark family is one of four featured colourways in the forecast, alongside Bright, Natural, and Neutral palettes. Each group reflects Plascon’s 2025 theme of hybridity, encouraging homeowners to personalise their design choices.

Kristel Dreyer, Brand Marketing Manager at Kansai Plascon, explains, ‘Whether used as details to add depth or full-blown statement features, the Dark family infuses any space with opulent allure that is sophisticated and deeply connected to South Africa’s evolving design sensibilities.’

Most striking shades

Plascon’s Dark family of colours blends historical opulence with modern innovation. These hues are strikingly versatile—perfect for feature walls or creating consistent tone-on-tone rooms.

• Black Bean (71): A softer, cooler-toned deep brown resembling charcoal, it offers an intimate and modern take on black.
• Black Beard (B7-E1-1): A luxurious midnight purple with dramatic undertones, ideal for focal points.
• Rhine Castle (54): A grey-brown for a subdued twist on millennial grey, balancing light and dark elements.

Additionally, Mother Earth (Y1-E1-1) and Beautiful Brown Eyes (R3-E1-1) demonstrate how nuanced tones can add organic elegance, while jewel-like tones such as Showstopper (102) and Mystic Copper (03-C1-1) provide depth inspired by rubies and carnelian gemstones.

Bold money: The ‘Neo Noir’ aesthetic

The Dark family channels a modern, ‘neo noir’ aesthetic, blending shadowy, cinematic visuals with cutting-edge design. This is perfect for achieving the ‘bold money’ vibe—a modern twist on the refined yet daring ‘old money’ aesthetic.

With their rich textures and natural pigmentation, these colours are more than decor—they’re a style statement. If you’re looking to harmonise sophistication with edginess, Plascon’s Dark family is your ideal partner.

Find out more about Plascon Colour Forecast 2025 at plasconcolour.co.za.