Yahoo Lifestyle The Masters-Inspired Paint Colors Every Golf Fan Will Love
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Growing up in Georgia, April meant two things: the return of pollen and the Masters Tournament. Kentucky may have the Derby, but Georgia has the Masters, and if you’re asking me to pick a favorite, the Masters wins every time. The whole state buzzes with excitement as the world’s best golfers and their entourages—not to mention tons of celebrities and the most glamorous of the seen-and-be-seen crowd—descend upon the not-so-tiny town of Augusta, Georgia.
As a kid, I loved watching for the spectacle of it all. My grandfather would excitedly point out all the different golfers and their stats, rattling off their handicaps and where they were most likely to make a blunder—thus, ruining their chances at winning the iconic green jacket—but I was always watching the background, entranced by the blooming azalea bushes and dogwood trees, not to mention the parade of fashion that accompanies such a gathering. You haven’t seen just how elegant athleisure can be until you’ve watched the Masters.
So if you’re like me, obsessed with the colors, pageantry, sights, sounds, and bites of the Masters but not so much the golfing action itself, then you’ve come to the right place. Below, I’m rounding up six paint colors that capture the essence of the Masters, from the flowers to the food, so that you can keep that spirit of Augusta National going all year.
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Green Meadows by Benajmin Moore
The iconic Masters green. While it may have its own Pantone color, Benjamin Moore’s Green Meadows is the closest you can get in the paint world. A happy mid-tone green with a touch of blue makes it a chameleon shade, both bold and ready-to-fade-away.
Shy Boys by Backdrop
The Masters simply wouldn’t be the Masters without blooming azalea bushes filling your visual field at any given moment. I mean, how does the ground crew ensure they’re always blooming perfectly just in time for the tournament? Regardless, this slipper pink shade from Backdrop is a must for any true Masters (flower) devotee.
Siesta Rose by Glidden
If the azalea bushes don’t hold your attention, then maybe the drink will. The iconic cocktail, aptly named The Azalea, is a deeper pink and mimics the darker shade of flower found on some bushes. Did you know azalea bushes typically come in three shades: white, light pink, and a darker pink that sometimes looks red?
High Reflective White by Sherwin-Williams
Next to the chicly clad golfers and onlookers, you’ll see an army of people dressed in bright white jumpsuits—the official uniform of Masters’ caddies. Their white outfits contrast so starkly against the lush, verdant background of Augusta National that it’s no wonder that they’ve become go-to costumes for fans and family members alike. (Artist Teil Duncan Henley dressed her brood in them in years past to support her husband, golfer Russell Henley, who is making his ninth Masters appearance this year.)
Osage Orange by Sherwin-Williams
If the sights and scenes don’t entice you to watch the Masters, then the promise of pimento cheese sandwiches just might. This pleasant orange perfectly mimics the creamy, mayonnaise-laden cheese spread that has become synonymous with the four-day golf tournament.
Fashion Gray by Behr
The stunning Amen Corner at Augusta National is perhaps the most iconic scene in all of golf. Set against a beautifully manicured forest, it spans three different holes and has both sand traps and water features. The most stunning parts of the corner, though, are the dual bridges, dubbed the Hogan and Nelson Bridges, after former Masters winners Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson. The walk over their rocky gray sides can spell doom or glory for competitors, so it only feels right we honor them here with this chic warm gray.
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