Priest & Brandonica
Priest Priest
Hey Brandonica, I’ve been thinking about the new community center’s design—particularly how the color palette can help guide people into a calmer, more reflective space. What’s your take on choosing hues that feel both welcoming and purposeful?
Brandonica Brandonica
I love the idea of a calming palette, but you can’t just pick “soft blue” and call it a day. Think of a primary tone that feels like a hug—maybe a muted teal that’s warm enough to invite people in—and pair it with a secondary hue that anchors the space, like a gentle sage or warm gray. Add a pop of something that’s purposeful—maybe a subtle coral or a warm terracotta for call‑to‑action spots, but keep it restrained so it doesn’t shout. Keep the contrast high enough that text is readable, so I’ll be checking the kerning before I even think about installing anything. And remember, no Comic Sans in the signage, darling. Also, let me know the Pantone numbers so I can double‑check the consistency before we head to the store.
Priest Priest
Thank you for that thoughtful outline. For a calming yet inviting teal, I’d suggest Pantone 16-4535 TCX, “Soft Teal.” Pair it with Pantone 14-0117 TCX, “Sage Green,” to ground the space. For a subtle accent that feels purposeful, Pantone 18-1440 TCX, “Warm Coral,” works nicely in small doses. Keep the contrast sharp with a deep charcoal like Pantone 19-4002 TCX for text. That should give you the readability and the warmth you’re after. Let me know if these fit your vision.
Brandonica Brandonica
Those Pantones are on point—Soft Teal gives that gentle hug, Sage Green grounds the vibe, and Warm Coral adds a purposeful pop without shouting. Charcoal for text keeps everything readable, but make sure the contrast between the charcoal and the teal isn’t too harsh; a little bit of medium gray in between could soften it. I’ll grab my swatch kit from the bag and run a quick mockup; if anything feels off, I’ll tweak it right away—no settling for anything less than perfect.
Priest Priest
Sounds like a solid plan, Brandonica. The gentle gray step will ease the transition between teal and charcoal, keeping the look calm yet clear. I’ll keep an eye on the mood of the space as you test the swatches, and if anything feels off we can adjust together. Let’s make sure every corner feels like a warm hug.
Brandonica Brandonica
That’s the sweet spot—soft teal, sage, a dash of coral, and a calming gray bridge. I’ll run a test board, and we’ll tweak it until every corner feels like a warm hug. No Comic Sans, promise.