PPG PAINTS Brand Launches Frank Lloyd Wright Color Palette in Honor of Wright’s 150th Birthday

Paint colors enable consumers to incorporate iconic design sense into
own homes

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The PPG PAINTS™ brand today unveiled a new Frank Lloyd Wright color
palette in celebration of the world-renowned architect’s 150th birthday.
Based on a palette developed by the architect in the 1950s, the color
collection has been newly updated by PPG’s color experts in
collaboration with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.

“The PPG Paints brand Frank Lloyd Wright color collection
consists of a blend of Wright’s carefully selected palette from the
1950s with additional modern colors and coordinating interior stain
colors, showcasing how harmonizing the palette is even many years after
its inception,” said Dee Schlotter, PPG senior color marketing manager.
“Even the colors chosen more than 60 years ago stand strong today and
coordinate with modern textiles and materials – a true testament to
Wright’s timeless design sense.”

The palette is full of earthy neutrals that elicit thoughts of lavish
greenery, serene bodies of water and rich woods, and it combines various
natural elements known to have inspired Wright during his design years.
Rich reds, such as the PPG Paints brand colors Cherokee Red,
Wright Deep Rust and Crushed Cinnamon, represent the iron-ore present in
many of Wright’s structures. Organic greens, such as PPG Paints
colors Wright Green Olive and Woolen Vest, pair with deep browns such as PPG
Paints brand colors Wright Oak Bark and Fig Branches to depict the
never-ending inspiration Wright found in plants and vegetation.

PPG Paints colors that are new to the palette include: Moth Gray,
a brown-gray blend that works well with granite and trending metals;
Violet Verbena, a chameleon-like mix of violet, gray and blue that
emulates the verbena flower and works well with neutral materials; and
Antiquity, a classic butterscotch beige that ties in yellow-based woods
used in many Wright-inspired designs.

“At PPG, we find inspiration everywhere, but especially in nature – just
as Wright did,” Schlotter said. “The colors combine inspiration from
some of Wright’s most iconic designs, such as the TALIESIN WEST™ and
FALLINGWATER^® homes, with modern hues such as PPG Paints
colors Blue Shamrock and Debonaire, helping consumers and designers to
create harmony between humanity and the environment.”

Interior stain colors round out PPG’s earthy palette, including DEFT^®
brand colors such as Golden Oak, Spanish Oak and Pickling. These durable
stains add a vital piece to the Wright décor story, highlighting the
natural wooden elements that he used frequently.

“Wright drew from two sources in determining his palette: the nature of
the site, and the nature of the building materials,” said Lynda
Waggoner, vice president and director of Fallingwater.

Stuart Graff, CEO and president of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation,
added, “PPG has the trend expertise to work with the tones from Wright’s
original palette and add new hues and wood stains consistent with his
vision.”

Recognized worldwide as one of the greatest architects of the twentieth
century, Frank Lloyd Wright heralded a new thinking in architecture
through his work, using innovation in design and engineering made
possible by newly developed technology and materials. His creative
ability extended far beyond the border of architecture to graphic
design, furniture, art glass, textiles and decorative products for the
home.

The PPG Paints brand and its national store network are dedicated
to providing exceptional paint, expertise and supplies to painting
contractors across all industry segments. The brand meets all painting
needs with a broad and deep product line, outstanding technical support
and individualized customer service, including timely delivery and
state-of-the-art color matching through the PPG THE VOICE OF COLOR^®
platform. PPG Paints products are readily available across the
nation from a network of more than 2,400 locations including independent
dealers and PPG Paints stores. To find the store nearest you,
visit www.ppgpaints.com/store-locator.

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coatings and materials that our customers have trusted for more than 130
years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’
biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path
forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in
more than 70 countries and reported net sales of $14.8 billion in 2016.
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About The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

The Frank
Lloyd Wright Foundation, established by Wright in 1940, is dedicated
to preserving Taliesin and Taliesin West for future generations,
and inspiring society though an understanding and experience of Frank
Lloyd Wright’s ideas, architecture and design. Wright’s legacy,
reflected in contemporary work around sustainable and affordable
architecture and excellence in design, is of even greater importance
today than in his own time. The Foundation is forward-looking, but
rooted in the history of the Taliesin communities. Please visit FrankLloydWright.org
for more information on tour schedules, cultural and educational
experiences and events.

About the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) enhances the region by
protecting and restoring exceptional places. A private nonprofit
conservation organization founded in 1932, WPC has helped to establish
10 state parks, conserved more than a quarter million acres of natural
lands and protected or restored more than 3,000 miles of rivers and
streams. The Conservancy owns and operates Fallingwater, which
symbolizes people living in harmony with nature. In addition, WPC
enriches our region’s cities and towns through 130 community gardens and
other green spaces that are planted with the help of about 12,000
volunteers. The work of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is
accomplished through the support of more than 10,000 members. For more
information, visit WaterLandLife.org
or Fallingwater.org.

We protect and beautify the world and PPG Paints are
trademarks and the PPG Logo is a registered trademark of PPG
Industries Ohio, Inc.
The Voice of Color is a registered
trademark of PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc.
Fallingwater
is a registered trademark of The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy.
Taliesin
West is a trademark of The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.
Deft
and horseshoe shaped design is a registered trademark of
PRC-Desoto International, Inc.

Contacts

PPG:
Architectural Coatings
Greta Edgar, 724-742-5699
[email protected]
or
Architectural
Coatings
Katie Kirkpatrick, 724-742-5352
[email protected]
www.ppg.com/AC