Home Depot Paint Causes Controversy Regarding an Hispanic Influenced LineHome Depot Paint introduced a hot new color palette in 2005. The Colores Origenes line had an Hispanic emphasis. "Verde Amazonas" and "Paleta de Limón" were shades of green. And Colores Origenes was hot! Not just in hues but in YouTube views! The Home Depot Spanish commercials stirred reaction. And a heated debate spilled over online! Was Home Depot Paint using blatant advertising towards a targeted audience? Or were they filling a niche and showing corporate responsibility?
Would you believe that the debate is still active online to this day? The company has since acknowledged the shaky start. The Home Depot/Behr collaboration needed some touch-ups. But now Behr's New Origenes is being embraced by color lovers everywhere. And this design is all about bold and bright color! Deep red, sunny yellow, and vibrant orange pack a color punch. And I can't forget - Behr's Hibiscus Punch! It takes its inspiration from the hibiscus on the Spanish island of Majorca. And you don't have to stick with just Behr Paint to find hot Spanish colors! Benjamin Moore has a "Spanish Red." Valspar makes swirls with a lively "Spanish Dancer."
And you can always find sunny yellow or deep gold shades! This design style is big on sunshine and gold. Think of Aztec architecture, Aztec temples, and the Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacán, Mexico. No need to be scared away though by all that bold gold! When color is too bold, lighten with white! Or try a color wash. The color wash technique requires a little practice to achieve that perfect look. But it can give a stunning effect! Use a pale shade as the base. Use a darker tone of the color as a top coat. 
The top coat will need to be diluted - just a bit. You can use either a cloth or a brush to add the top coat. Apply in random swirls or strokes until you get the desired effect. Or you can always use a glaze over the paint to tone down a color. You can also add just a splash of Spanish to a room. Maybe try deep burgundy on a single wall. So who's off to the Home Depot Paint section looking for a "Café Expreso?" I'm not a coffee drinker but I'll try Glidden's "Afternoon Siesta." On second thought, I think I'll just try a siesta! Adiós! Return from Home Depot Paint to Room Color Schemes Home
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