On 9 May 2023, WGSN announced Future Dusk as the colour of the year for 2025. Fast forward to the present day, and 2025 is just around the corner. Since the announcement, we’ve seen trends come and go—some fleeting, some becoming fixtures in our homes. With the new year rapidly approaching, it feels like the perfect time to revisit Future Dusk, the colour set to shape the year ahead, and explore what it means for the creative world of interior design.
Where Did Future Dusk Come From?
WGSN, in collaboration with Coloro, sets the colour predictions for each year by analysing global influences, all the way from fashion and art to technology and societal shifts. These predictions aren’t just about what’s hot right now—they are reflections of what people are collectively seeking in their lives. For 2025, Future Dusk captures a mood, a need, and an emerging aesthetic that speaks to the times we’re living in.
What Colour is Future Dusk?
Future Dusk (129-35-18) is a deep, twilight-infused shade of blue with subtle notes of purple and grey. A hue reflective of the sky at dusk, right before night fully settles in—a moment that’s calm, introspective, and a little mysterious.
Inspired by science, space, and technology, Future Dusk blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, embodying the synthetic creativity of AI and the unknown allure of the metaverse. This colour speaks to our fascination with the cosmos and our desire for exploration, both inward and outward.
Future Dusk is a shade of quiet confidence, set to play well with classic styles and investment pieces, adding a sense of opulence and grandeur to designs, whilst also serving as a gender-inclusive alternative to navy.
WGSN has called 2025 the year of strategic imagination—a time when creativity will be used with greater purpose to address the challenges of our world. Future Dusk fits perfectly into this narrative with its otherworldly qualities, embodying themes of transition and new beginnings. Its dark and moody character aligns with the emergence of the second space age, offering a sense of mystery and escapism as we prepare for new horizons.
The Future Dusk Lifestyle
As the pace of life accelerates, we’re no longer satisfied with homes that are merely beautiful; we are seeking environments that offer respite—places to pause, reflect, and recharge. Future Dusk embodies this shift, speaking to our collective desire for calm, connection, and balance. It’s a colour that aligns with our growing preference for meaningful choices that enhance our daily lives, whether through thoughtful design or mindful routines.
In an age where technology permeates every part of our lives—from screen time to smart home innovations—our spaces are evolving to balance constant connectivity with the need for relaxation. Future Dusk captures this duality, offering a moody yet soothing backdrop that tempers the relentless pace of tech-driven living. It reflects our desire to ensure our digital worlds coexist harmoniously with the restorative, slower pace of our home lives.
How We Expect to See Future Dusk in Interiors
Expect to see it as a versatile player in both bold and subtle ways. For those ready to go all in, Future Dusk will be the perfect moody hue for colour drenching living room or bedroom walls, adding depth, intimacy and character – especially when paired with panelling. In kitchens, it could become the go-to colour for cabinetry and tiling, offering a modern yet grounded vibe.
Future Dusk will work well in soft sumptuous fabrics like velvets, suedes, and rich linens, making it ideal for soft furnishings and on statement pieces such as feature chairs or sofas. When it comes to pairing Future Dusk with other colours, matching it with jewel tones will add drama and amplify its intensity, yet for those seeking a more subtle approach, gentle, neutral tones like creams, taupes, and gentle greys will help to balance its enveloping energy.
Future Dusk reflects where we are and where we’re headed – reminding us that our spaces should anchor us in the present while still inspiring dreams of future innovations. By incorporating this colour into our homes, we can invite moments of peace amidst the ongoing evolution of technology.
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