This palette typifies a pastoral setting with down to earth values, more country than city, more warm than cool. These mixtures of forested greens, barn reds, cowhide tans and nut browns are best combined with harvest russets, meadow violets or golden orchres reminiscent of falling autumn leaves, shades that speak of rich adbundance. [...]
Brown is the ultimate earth colour associated with hearth and home, substance and stability. Historically, brown is revitalized in recessions because of its association with a down to earth durability. More than any other colour, brown must be though of in terms of usage and context. The various tones of brick, brown, tan, clay and [...]