Pantone Press release
Pantone LLC, an X-Rite
company (NASDAQ: XRIT), and the global authority on color and provider
of professional color standards for the design industries, today
announced PANTONE® 15-5519 Turquoise, an inviting,
luminous hue, as the color of the year for 2010.
Combining the serene
qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green, Turquoise
evokes thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a languorous,
effective escape from the everyday troubles of the world, while at the
same time restoring our sense of wellbeing.
“In many cultures, Turquoise occupies a very special position in the
world of color,” explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the
Pantone Color Institute®. “It is believed to be a protective talisman,
a color of deep compassion and healing, and a color of faith and truth,
inspired by water and sky. Through years of color word-association
studies, we also find that Turquoise represents an escape to many –
taking them to a tropical paradise that is pleasant and inviting, even
if only a fantasy.”
Whether envisioned as a tranquil ocean surrounding a tropical island or
a protective stone warding off evil spirits, Turquoise is a color that
most people respond to positively. It is universally flattering, has
appeal for men and women, and translates easily to fashion and
interiors. With both warm and cool undertones, Turquoise pairs nicely
with any other color in the spectrum. Turquoise adds a splash of
excitement to neutrals and browns, complements reds and pinks, creates
a classic maritime look with deep blues, livens up all other greens,
and is especially trend-setting with yellow-greens.
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weddings – from inspiration to “I do.” "
Color of the year for 2010!
