If you’re planning a wedding, how many times have you been asked… “So, what are your colors?”
Sometimes this is the first decision you’ll make, setting the tone, personality, wardrobe, flowers and stationery of your wedding. Other times, your venue might help dictate this choice. Either way, once you pick “your colors” you are in a committed relationship. Either a casual relationship, where you work with a color family, like “blues” or a much more serious tightly held relationship as you trek around town with the swatch from your bridesmaid dresses, looking to match “Ocean Green” Katie’s Advice: Strive for something in the middle of these poles, for ease of planning and your sanity.
Pantone is in the business of color.
Each year, Pantone puts out a series of reports on color trends. What’s the next color for interior design? Paper? and the biggie, FASHION. So what are THE colors for 2010? Published in September 2009 during Fashion Week in New York, the report summary for spring is… BRIGHTS!
Excerpt from the report:
Splashes of Sunshine for Spring 2010
Designers bring splashes of sunshine to the runway for spring 2010. Vibrant brights add a sense of excitement to the color palette, while practical neutrals provide a safety net for cautious consumers. “Now more than ever, women are vigilant when it comes to spending,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Instead of reinventing their wardrobe at the start of each season, consumers want pieces to complement what they already own.
Pairing a bold color with a basic piece or freshening up their look with bright accents addresses the need for practicality, as well as fun.” Spring and summer naturally evoke feelings of calm ocean waters and tranquil beach vacations in cool, vibrant, tropical Turquoise. This soothing hue from the blue-green family conjures feelings of escape, especially when paired with Amparo Blue. With more warmth than the typical spring navy, this particular shade of blue is extremely appealing because of its brighter, more energetic attitude. Like the scent of a blossoming flower, Violet lends a romantic air to the warm-weather palette. This intriguing purplish hue is a distinctive addition to any wardrobe.
Yellow has made its mark on fashion and spring will further this trend with gleaming Aurora. Reminiscent of the first glimpse of yellow as the sun begins to rise over the horizon, this shimmering, slightly greenish yellow adds a bold infusion.
Energy continues to surge throughout the warmer hues of spring, leading to provocative Fusion Coral. This inviting orange connects directly to tangy Tomato Purée, this season’s classic red. Pair it with Turquoise for a retro look.
PANTONE Fashion Color Report, Volume 32, September 2009. Pantone LLC, 590 Commerce Blvd., Carlstadt,
NJ 07072-3098 Tel: 201.935.5500. PANTONE Colors displayed here may not match PANTONE-identified
standards. Consult current PANTONE FASHION+HOME Color System publications for accurate color.
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Check back for the next Color Trends post, Pantone goes WEDDING!
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