# Favorite Filmmaker Shade Charts The Beth Mathews 'Wes Anderson and His Colors' Chart is Spot On By Diana Duong | Published 2012-06-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anderson-film-colour-palette References: [bethmathews](http://bethmathews.com/post/23693125274/wes-anderson-and-his-colors) & [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/DianaDuong) Want to decorate your bedroom like The Darjeeling Limited train? Need to incorporate some [Royal Tenenbaum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-talens) color schemes in your wardrobe? Well now, there’s a Wes Anderson film [color palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swatchme) that can help you get some inspiration. Beth Mathews, a graphic designer from Nashville, was able to pull [five main colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anypalette) from six of Anderson’s films, including the newly released Moonrise Kingdom, onto a palette. It’s impressive how easily one can recognize a film and get a good feel of its mood from simply five colors. Mathews points out on her blog that Anderson has been able to create a brand for himself as a filmmaker with a creative eye. The colors are consistent throughout his films, appearing anywhere from in the walls and furniture to character’s clothing, poster font or overall color balance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Film-inspired Color Palettes:** Opportunity for artists and interior designers to create unique and immersive experiences by incorporating film-inspired color palettes into their work. - **Brand Identity Through Colors:** Companies can learn from Wes Anderson's consistent use of colors across his films to establish a recognizable and cohesive brand identity. - **Visual Storytelling Through Color:** Content creators can leverage the power of color to convey emotions, set the mood, and enhance the storytelling experience in visual media. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can draw inspiration from Wes Anderson's color palettes to create unique and visually captivating spaces. - **Creative Advertising:** Ad agencies can employ film-inspired color schemes to create visually striking and memorable ad campaigns for their clients. - **Film and Media Production:** Filmmakers can explore the use of consistent color palettes to enhance storytelling, create strong visual identities, and evoke specific emotions in their films. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Archive Film Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wes-anderson-the-archives.md) - [Filmmaker-Inspired Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wes-anderson-aesthetics.md) - [Movie-Inspired Vintage Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nik-bentel-1.md) - [Filmmaker-Approved Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montblanc-x-wes-anderson.md) - [Famous Film Director Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wes-anderson-exhibition.md) - [Expertly Curated Color Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-color-collection.md) - [Modern Paint Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthology-volume-one.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Season-Inspired Color Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-system.md)