Colour
Archive to the Future
Natural timelessness
The greens and browns in the Archive to the Future evoke a sense of natural beauty and timelessness. These hues, with their earthy tones, serve as a reminder of our deep connection to the environment. They encapsulate the essence of evolution, reflecting the journey of humanity from its primal origins to the complexities of modern civilization.
These colours ground us, reminding us of our innate connection to the Earth and the wisdom that can be learned from the natural world. The colours of Archive to the Future represent this cyclical nature of civilization, urging us to reflect on the lessons of the past as we navigate the challenges of the present and future.
By studying the colour palettes and artistic expressions of ancient civilizations, we can gain insight into their deep understanding of the natural world and their harmonious relationship with it. Just as ancient societies found balance between progress and preservation, we too can create a harmonious coexistence with nature. Slow colour and timeless palettes represent tranquility and longevity, inspiring a longer term perspective on colour.
Image in header, Field Observatory by Teemu Lehmusruusu
Colour that symbolizes humanity's evolution and our connection to the natural world.
Archive to the Future
Alabaster
OvN-72012
Pantone 12-1403 TCX
RGB 220 205 188
Alabaster is a light, luminous, beige hue that embraces light. It is a quiet base tone that has warmth to it. Translated into materials it adds life and warmth, especially when used in natural textures that give the colour depth.
Left to right, Visible Invisible by Marisa Merz & Shilpa Gupta, Yim Tin Tsai Heritage Exhibition Centre salt pan Island Hong Kong, Gumpha House by Within N Without
Eon
OvN-21022
Pantone 17-0935 TCX
RGB 138 111 72
Eon is a greenish neutral that has a golden tone to it. Because of this, the colour evokes a sense of timeless elegance and natural richness. The green, golden tone of Eon enriches natural materials and makes them shine, combined with both light and dark colours.
Left to right, Dandelions by Horto Restaurant Milan, Thatching for Tomorrow by Kusakanmuri, The Opera Park by Cobe, Copenhagen
Explore
OvN-23021
Pantone 18-0521 TCX
RGB 100 96 73
Explore is a green neutral that reminds of dense, shade-creating foliage. The colour invites you to seek the tranquillity of nature. In materials, it can be used on natural surfaces and translated to a deep mineral, metallic finish.
Left to right, Moss 2 painting by Melati Suryodarmo, Henge by Stanton Williams
Ore
OvN-12028
Pantone 16-1342 TCX
RGB 209 142 84
Ore is an orange-golden tone that reminds of amber pine resin. The colour infuses materials with a natural warmth. The colour creates an atmosphere of tranquillity when applied to natural materials. Used as a paint or finish, it can mirror the deep transparent effect of amber, a golden translucency.
Left to right, Photo by Peau Dorée, dark sky resort Under Canvas Lake Powell-Grand Staircase, Young Amber pine resin by Sara Martinsen
Kairos
OvN-71008
Pantone 17-1230 TCX
RGB 164 120 100
The mid-brown Kairos is a full tone that refers to rich soil. The Greeks considered Kairos as the most appropriate moment for something new; it says something about how time feels to us. The brown tone gives a grounded feeling and represents a greater care and appreciation for the soil.
Left to right, Installations by Delcy Morelos
Chronos
OvN-75003
Pantone 19-0614 TCX
RGB 74 65 57
Deep brown Chronos is a timeless brown tone, resonating with the profound essence of time itself. Chronos means how we measure time quantitatively; it is linear. The brown colour is a solid foundation, a base for life. In terms of materials, it has a grounding quality, a sense of continuity amidst the passage of time.
Left to right, Variations on a Folly by Abbas Akhavan, Coated Linen Canvas at Nona Source
