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Our idea is that by bringing colors to those who can’t see it, we remind those who do to appreciate it. Valspar partnered with EnChroma to bring their optical technology to the colorblind so that they could see color for the first time. Anchored by a short documentary, titled “ Color for the Colorblind,” our campaign shares personal stories from colorblind individuals and their reactions to experiencing the full spectrum of color for the first time in their life. We inspired action by bringing the story to life through a multi-channel approach.

More than helping the colorblind see color for the first time, Valspar wanted to ignite conversation around the impact of color in our lives. The documentary launched via social media, was the centerpiece of a multi-channel campaign. A digital destination – valsparcolorforall.com allowed users to submit stories around #ColorForAll. As viewers shared stories, our teams responded to fuel conversation about colorblindness and the appreciation of color.

Staying true to our mission, Valspar gifted the life-changing EnChroma glasses to those with compelling stories collected at the website. We’re also bringing glasses to people in the real world where seeing the full color spectrum truly matters. In coordination with the film, we installed special displays in paint stores with the glasses allowing the colorblind to choose colors for their homes for the first time. Through a partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, Valspar made the glasses available to colorblind patrons.

By bringing color to the colorblind, Valspar brought a greater appreciation of color to everyone and created the first global colorblind community where none existed before. The film was tested by BrainJuicer as part of their FeelMore research that connects emotion to purchase. It received a five-star rating and an 83.10 score — which ranked in the top 50 of all global ads tested for 2015.

The campaign had over 800 million earned media impressions, and the EnChroma glasses sold out. Tens of thousands of shares and likes helped spread the idea. But, more importantly, the 300 million colorblind in the world now have the opportunity to see color for the first time.

Thus far, more than 5.9 million views have been generated and 94% of social sentiment is positive/neutral, increasing brand sentiment for Valspar by more than 10 points. The film also made YouTube's Most Watched Videos for March

The Valspar paint company believes everyone should experience color to the fullest.

Even the colorblind.

Over 300 million people in the world are colorblind. Valspar partnered with Enchroma to bring their optical technology to the colorblind so they could see color for the first time.

We created an original documentary, not traditional advertising, where non-actors shared their personal experiences as colorblind people then surprised them with colorblind-correcting glasses. The enormous engagement generated proved that this original content worked to accomplish the point we wanted to make.

By bringing color to the colorblind, Valspar brought a greater appreciation of color to everyone.

It has been proven that colors play a vital role in our daily lives. Kenneth Fehrman, co-author of "Color: The Secret Influence," states, “Most people are unaware of the profound effect color has on their behavior.”

As a global leader in the industry, we wanted to show that Valspar isn’t just a paint company, but a brand that believes everyone should experience color to the fullest. To inspire and bring color to as many people as possible, we focused on the nearly 300 million in the world who see life in a muted palette – the colorblind.

Our business challenge was to find a marketing solution that differentiated Valspar in a highly commoditized category where brands talk about features and functionality. The majority of consumers think all paint and stain brands are basically the same. For the past several years, Valspar has had a lower share of voice than main competitors, Behr and Sherwin Williams. In addition, in 2015 Benjamin Moore announced the largest media spend in the category, totaling $50 million, which we couldn’t match.

To grow the business and create preference, we needed to give consumers a reason to pick Valspar paint beyond one-coat coverage, scrubbable walls, or mildew resistance. In a category that’s ripe for innovation, we saw there was an opportunity to give consumers a reason that went beyond the can by showcasing the real emotional benefit of paint – the power of color.