Posted into What's New - May 2016...
Blackened off whites have jumped in popularity taking out the top spots in the latest release of the Resene Top 20 colour list. Long time favourites Resene Spanish White (and variants), Resene Tea (and variants) and Resene Pearl Lusta are still going strong. And for the first time, a wood stain, Resene Pitch Black, features in the top 20. Resene Pitch Black is a very popular option for exterior weatherboards and fences and is available as a CoolColour™ option to reduce heat and stress on the substrate.
Based on sales, the most popular Resene colours are: | |||||
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1. Resene Alabaster |
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8. Resene Half Spanish White |
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15. Resene Tea |
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2. Resene Black White | ![]() |
9. Resene Quarter Spanish White | ![]() |
16. Resene Quarter Thorndon Cream |
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3. Resene Sea Fog |
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10. Resene White Pointer | ![]() |
17. Resene Pitch Black (wood stain) |
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4. Resene Double Alabaster | ![]() |
11. Resene Rice Cake | ![]() |
18. Resene Half Thorndon Cream |
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5. Resene Quarter Tea | ![]() |
12. Resene Spanish White | ![]() |
19. Resene Black |
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6. Resene Half Tea | ![]() |
13. Resene Pearl Lusta | ![]() |
20. Resene Half Alabaster |
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7. Resene Half Black White | ![]() |
14. Resene Merino | ||
Click on a Testpot colour name or swatch to see a swatch and information about that colour. |
See the Resene Whites & Neutrals colour chart and The Range Whites & Neutrals to view these colours or you can order drawdowns online.
Top 20 colours: | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2016 | 2014 | 2011 | 2010 |
View popular Resene colours: | Reds | Oranges | Yellows | Greens | Blues | Violets | Browns | Greys/blacks | Wood stains
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