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Dulux Design Competition 2025: The Power of True Joy™ in Design

In 2025, Dulux Design Competition challenges architects, interior designers, and creative minds to reimagine spaces that bring comfort, harmony, and happiness. With the theme The Power of True Joy™ in Design the competition invites participants to explore the transformative power of colours in shaping living and public spaces. This is more than just a design contest; it’s a movement to create environments that enhance well-being, evoke emotions, and inspire joy. Through thoughtful colour application and innovative spatial arrangements, designers are encouraged to craft spaces that resonate with their users, offering both functionality and emotional impact.

True Joy™: The Colour of the Year 2025 & Inspiring Palettes

At the heart of this competition lies the Dulux Colour of the Year 2025 with hero colour – Gold Curry 40YY 49/546 , a warm, energetic shade of yellow that embodies optimism, vibrancy, and positivity. This colour reflects the essence of True Joy™, celebrating the role of colour in uplifting moods and transforming spaces into places of happiness and connection.

TRUE
JOY
COY 2025
40YY 49/546

*The wall paint colours are for visualization purposes only. To ensure your chosen colour, please use the Dulux colour card available in stores.

To further inspire creativity, three distinct Colour Stories have been curated, allowing participants to explore different expressions of True Joy™:

A BOLD COLOUR STORY

Coastal Beige90YR 51/109
Executive70RR 64/034
Wool White57YY 72/138
Mesmerize70BB 49/082
Blue MomentO4BB 34/244
Terracotta Pot48YR 26/519
Autumn Walks26YR 18/404
Gold Curry40YY 49/546
Green Seaweed53YY 26/275
Rich Navy50BB 08/171

Bold Colour Story – A selection of daring and striking hues that create a strong visual impact, perfect for spaces that demand energy and excitement.

A HUMAN COLOUR STORY

Quiet Hideaway40YY 60/103
Manuscript40YY 60/103
Weathered Pebble44YY 69/06
Heatherbelle90YR 73/029
Roma Haze10YY 54/034
Gold Curry40YY 49/546
Winter's Silence50YY 49/191
Highland Plains10YY 41/175
Century Brown80YR 19/177
Authentic Brown60YR 09/086

Human Colour Story – A palette of warm and inviting tones that emphasize emotional connection, comfort, and familiarity, making spaces feel welcoming and nurturing.

A PROUD COLOUR STORY

Macchiato Morning77YR 26/391
Wright Stone10YY 30/106
Gold Curry40YY 49/546
Cheeky Grey78GG 19/078
Pebble Drift90BG 17/120
Clay Pot50YR 21/318
Goldstone00YR 19/261
Brave Olive24YY 28/384
Holiday Bough10GY 14/135
Indigo Depths47BB 08/059

Proud Colour Story – A sophisticated and elegant range of colours that exude confidence and premium quality, ideal for designs that embrace timeless beauty and prestige.

By integrating these colours into their designs, participants will have the opportunity to push creative boundaries and redefine how colour influences the way people experience their surroundings. Whether designing for homes, workplaces, or public spaces, the Dulux Design Competition 2025 is a celebration of how colours can transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary experiences—spaces where people can truly feel at home, inspired, and joyful.