2012 Color Trends - Sodalite Blue

 Sodalite Blue, a classic maritime hue, brings order and calmness to mind. Like an anchor to a ship, this dependable shade works with every color in the palette. 

The Inspiration

The early films of Elizabeth Taylor who has always been an enormous inspiration to me — I wanted to offer a tribute to her.

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2012 Color Of The Year - Tangerine Tango

Tangerine Tango

The 2011 color of the year, PANTONE 18-2120 Honeysuckle, encouraged us to face everyday troubles with verve and vigor.

Tangerine Tango, a spirited reddish orange, continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward.

“Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy.”

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2012 Color Trends - Cockatoo by Pantone

Pantone Presents ‘Cockatoo’ In Their Spring 2012 Color Trends Report.

The Inspiration

A wide variety of artwork, and of course nature always comes into play

The Prominent Colors

Rich with warm undertones of Blossom Pinks, Pale Orchids, Tart Yellows, Aqua Teals and Peacock Blues: Bachelor Button, Vivid Blue, Lagoon, Dandelion, Lemonade, Geranium and Barely Pink

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Spring 2012 Color Trends - Bellflower

Spring 2012 Color Trends - Pantone Bellflower

Fanciful Bellflower, a distinct ornamental purple, exudes uniqueness and creativity. 

The Inspiration:

“I always dream in Black and White, and I created my spring summer 2012 collection in my dreams.”

The Prominent Colors:

Jet Black, Bright White and Lavender Frost with combinations of Jet Black to Bright White and Bright White to Lavender Frost

The Signature Color:

White because it is pure, fresh and sophisticated.

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Color Trends 2011 - Emberglow

Color Trends 2011 - Emberglow

Fall 2011 Color Trends - Emberglow by Pantone

Radiant Emberglow, a traditional autumnal tone, emanates the warmth of a glowing fire – the perfect panacea to the crisp air of fall. Combine Emberglow with Coffee Liqueúr for a classic look, or with Honeysuckle for something a bit more retro. Add a spark with shoes or a handbag in Emberglow, or perhaps a patterned scarf combining purpled Phlox or Deep Teal.

The Inspiration

Menswear fabrics with a feminine twist – this collection is about everyday elegance.

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Color Trends 2011 - Cedar

Fall 2011 Color Trends - Cedar by Pantone

Evoking the freshness of a cool mist in a dark forest, Cedar is a versatile, mid-tone neutral green. It is a natural with Deep Teal, and sophisticated and timeless with Phlox or Orchid Hush.

The Inspiration

“A love story between a Russian princess and a British punk boy and their nomadic travels across the English countryside”

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Color Trends 2011 - Bamboo

Fall 2011 Color Trends - Bamboo by Pantone

Bamboo, a surprising fall hue, brings a warm, exotic flavor to the season. Like a filtered sunset on the waning days of fall, Bamboo is a standout yellow with a subtle green undertone. This dappled shade pairs dramatically with several of the top 10, including Phlox, Teal and Honeysuckle.

The Inspiration

“When at the Chicago Art Institute last October, I saw a show that had several Gerhard Richter paintings ranging from Woman Descending a Staircase to his many pieces of Two Candles – I was inspired by the obscured imagery and hazy aura of his work”

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Color Trends 2011 - Deep Teal

Deep Teal

Pantone Fall Color Trends for 2011 - Deep Teal

Deep Teal, a strong, blue-toned green, suggests ocean depths and the color of the sky as daylight descends into darkness. A great standard when used with Cedar, its color-wheel neighbor, Deep Teal is also a unique counterpoint to Honeysuckle.

The Inspiration

“Upstate New York, which is surrounded by exotic forms of nature: solid colors are juxtaposed with unexpected animal skins, microscopic skin prints and distorted takes on classic animal prints”

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