September Color of the Month: Sentimental (DEFD02)

Why Sentimental Is September’s Color of the Month?

Our newest Color of the Month for September is Sentimental (DEFD02), a friendly lush purple tone with a hint of blue. As we look forward to cozier times ahead, this lush hyacinth purple is the perfect paint hue to wax…well, sentimental about all things home. Our September Color of the Month is from our Limited Edition Front Door Collection, a collection of 80 hand-selected colors, including 62 brand new hues to dress your front door in style. For the ideal color palette, pair Sentimental with Be Cool (DEHW09) and Wishing Well (DE6255). Or for alternate palette options, consider Sentimental an elegant accent color to soft yellows, crisp whites and grass greens.

Hyacinth In Greek Mythology

In Greek mythology Hyacinthus was an attractive Spartan prince who caught the eye of Apollo, the Greek god of sun and light. However, their love was cut short. One day while Apollo was teaching Hyacinthus to throw the discus for the game of quoits, a strong wind took hold of Apollo’s discus, causing it to strike Hyacinthus in the head. The blow was fatal, and Hyacinthus died in Apollo’s arms. Apollo vowed to always remember his fallen lover, and from Hyacinthus’ spilled blood Apollo created a namesake flower, the hyacinth. 

Purple Symbolism and Sentimental-ity

Our September Color of the Month, Sentimental, is refreshing and friendly hyacinth purple with a touch of blue. According to farm-fresh floral brand, Bouqs, hyacinth flowers can be sentimental, indeed. In fact, hyacinth flowers symbolize everything from a desire for forgiveness to sincerity and loyalty. Curious about other symbolism behind the color purple? Read more about the color and its history, here.

Get Started With Our September Color of the Month  

Get started with our September Color of the Month, Sentimental. You even can try out our September Color of the Month, Sentimental, with just the click of a button. Use our Color Visualization Tool and simply upload a photo from your personal library or one from ours to give the space an instant, virtual paint job. Dunn-Edwards is committed to bringing you the highest-quality paint that is also trusted by both design experts and painting professionals. Don’t put your projects on hold any longer.

And for a little more front door inspiration, check out these five colors for a front door makeover perfect for fall.