We’re in a new year, which means there are new Pantone colors. Now notice the word color is plural. Yes, there are two colors this year. I’m not sure why they went with two different colors, but they are very different but complementary at the same time.
This year’s colors are Ultimate Gray (Pantone 17-5104) and Illuminating (Pantone 13-0647). Basically gray and yellow. According to The Pantone Color Institute’s Executive Director, Lisa Eiseman, “The union of an enduring Ultimate Gray with the vibrant yellow Illuminating expresses a message of positivity supported by fortitude. Practical and rock-solid but at the same time warming and optimistic, this is a color combination that gives us resilience and hope. We need to feel encouraged and uplifted; this is essential to the human spirit.”
The Pantone Colors of 2021
Like last year, I’m sharing highlights of fashion, beauty, and home decor in these colors.
Fashion & Beauty
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Home Decor
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Closing Statement
Not a bad color combination. Each color is individually beautiful as well. Although most people can wear the Ultimate Gray, not everyone could pull off the Illuminating Yellow. What are your thoughts on this year’s Pantone Colors for 2021?
If you want to check out last year’s Pantone Color of the Year, you can find it >>here<<.
The Pantone Color Palette image came from the Pantone Institute
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