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A new decade is upon us, which means that new color trends are about to emerge that will define the next year and potentially the next decade. New color trends are not just for new cars; you can always repaint your car a new color in order to embrace these new color trends.  

Metallic Neutral Colors 

For the past decade, neutral colors have dominated the landscape. White, brown, and black colored cars have dominated the roadways. Neutrals colors are not going to disappear; however, they are about to get a little more interesting. 

Right now, metallics are starting to be paired with more neutral colors, such as espresso, a deep shade of brown. A metallic finish over the top of a neutral color such as espresso may feel surprising, but it really adds a new level of depth and beauty to basic color patterns. You can still drive around your off-white car, but the color will be more alive and have more depth to it when a metallic finish is added on top.  

If you want to embrace a new look on your old car, consider adding a metallic finish over the top of your existing neutral paint job. 

Lighter Shades of Blue 

Blue is one of the more popular fun colors for vehicles and it is not going anywhere. However, the shades of blue that you see on vehicles will continue to change. Basic blue cars are fading away and instead, lighter shades of blue are starting to dominate the new car surface. The truth is, there are thousands of different shades of blue, and there is no reason to stick to the same basic blue shades. Various shades of light blues have become popular in the home decorating world and this has started to bleed over to the automotive world as well.  

You can have some fun with your vehicle by painting a newer, lighter shade of blue while still sticking safely to the blue color-tone family for your vehicle.  

Deep Red 

The cherry red sports car has become more of a classic car color. If you want a red car for the next decade, you want to go with a dark, deep red tone. Colors such as infrared red are becoming more popular. These deep red tones are really beautiful and can really highlight all the different features of your vehicle. These deep red tones usually come with more of a shiny glossy finish, allowing your deep red car to look just as sexy as that cherry red sports car of yesteryears.

If you want to stay on-trend with your vehicle, consider going with a deeper red shade, a lighter shade of blue, or adding a metallic finish to your neutral-colored car. For information about auto paint services, contact a company like Lakeside Collision Kirkland.