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Pantone Color of the Year 2016

Pantone has announced its Color of the Year for 2016 and for the first time ever, the chosen color is a blend of two, Rose Quartz and Serenity. "Why two?" you might reasonably ask.... Pantone says, "As consumers seek mindfulness and well-being as an antidote to modern day stresses, welcoming colors that psychologically fulfil our yearning for reassurance and security

Pantone Colour of the Year 2014

With the last month of 2013 upon us, it's time for Pantone to declare its "Colour of the Year" for 2014, which this year is going to be.....wait for it.....Radiant Orchid, “An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health. It is a captivating purple, one that draws you in

Pantone Colour of the Year 2013

Pantone has announced the Colour of the Year and...drum roll please...it's Emerald aka 17-5641. "A lively, radiant, lush green, a colour of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony" says Pantone. "Green is the most abundant hue in nature – the human eye sees more green than any other colour in the spectrum,” said Leatrice Eiseman,

Superhero RGB Colours

The summer superhero season is in full swing with Spiderman already in theatres and Batman returning shortly. Each superhero has their own outfit, both instantly recognisable yet disguising at the same time. Art Director Gidi Vigo has matched the key colours from nine superheroes to their respective RGB colours, so the next time you need some superhero duds, you know

Pantone Colour of the Year 2012

For the fashionista geeks out there, Pantone has released its Colour of the Year for 2012. It's going to be Tangerine Tango, "a spirited reddish orange, [which] continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward". In Pantone's Color System, it's 17-1463. “Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with

Pantone The 20th Century in Color

PANTONE The 20th Century in Color looks to me like a great Christmas gift for anyone interested in colour and history: graphic designers, interior decorators, costume designers, website builders, Renaissance geeks. Authored by Leatrice Eiseman and Keith Recker and published last month, it's a view of the last century with a focus on colour. Of course, it inserts the relevant Pantone