Giving walls a spring lick of paint will be dominated by contrasting shades of blue and green; decadent browns and charcoals; plus light pinks, hot red and white.

“The 2016 spring palette is a move away from last year’s muted, earthy tones. Heading into spring, we will feel energised and refreshed with a much brighter palette that incorporates pop colours,” Dulux colour expert Andrew Lucena-Orr said.

She said the 60s and 70s predictions have come from product research into design, colour and fashion technology.