While the soft blues, greens and pinks of the Ethereal palette – one of three colourways that comprise Dulux’s 2026 Colour Forecast – complemented the lazy freedom of summer days, the Evoke palette evokes depth and nostalgia. “The palette is perfectly suited to autumn,” says Treloar, “creating a cocooning atmosphere that mirrors the season’s comfort, reflection and retreat.”Blush pinks, burnt oranges and warm golds are countered by darker shades of grape, red and chocolate, together creating a nostalgic, cottagecore feel that “provides the perfect stepping stone for those looking to use colour to create cozy, warm, comfortable spaces in the cooler months”.