Montaha Hidefi breaks down how pigment suppliers and formulators can use CMG’s 2027+ framework to spot portfolio gaps, set R&D priorities and plan ahead.

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Montaha Hidefi, color archaeologist and president of Color Marketing Group, explains how CMG gathers signals, debates direction and selects key colors two years ahead.

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PPG reveals its 2026 Color of the Year and explains how Secret Safari and the Parallels theme translate across products, finishes and industrial applications.

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Vanessa Peterson, global color styling lead for consumer products at PPG, explains how global research, cultural signals and technical insight shape color forecasting and guide formulation decisions across industries.

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Lisbeth Parada, color and design lead at Minwax, explains why Special Walnut was selected as the 2026 Color of the Year and how wood finishes are shaping today’s interior design trends.

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Director of Color Marketing & Development, Andrea Magno, discusses how Color of the Year research, testing and forecasting connect design signals with long-term paint and coatings performance.

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Chief Editor Courtney Bassett sits down with longtime publisher Tom Fowler to discuss B2B leadership, industry shifts and the moments that shaped his ten years with PCI and ASI.