Born between 1965-1978, Generation X was a group largely misunderstood. While originally stereotyped to be well educated yet dissatisfied with the world they inherited, this group has long since grown up, adapted and learned to thrive in a world they’ve helped shape. As part of our Generational Palettes collection, PPG has curated three color stories to reference when designing spaces for Gen X.
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Effortless Contemporary
Reflecing exactly the effortless contemporary environment Gen X'ers crave.
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Vintage Mash-Up
Gooseberry and Volcanic Ash accents neutrals such as Toasted Almond and Free Reign.
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Urban Mixology
Paint colors that complement that lifestyle with a pop of Heart’s Content next to a neutral such as Silver Charm.