Purple - The Colour Of The Year 2014
January 2014 - PANTONE 18-3224 Radiant Orchid was named the colour of the year for 2014.
An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health.
PANTONE 18-3224 has been named colour of the year for 2014
While the 2013 colour of the year, PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald, served as a symbol of growth, renewal and prosperity, Radiant Orchid reaches across the colour wheel to intrigue the eye and spark the imagination,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Colour Institute ®.
“An invitation to innovation, Radiant Orchid encourages expanded creativity and originality, which is increasingly valued in today's society.”
An enchanting harmony of purple
“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 with its beguiling charm.”
This eye-catching hue spruces up interior spaces in paint, accent pieces and accessories.
As adaptable as it is beautiful, Radiant Orchid complements olive and deeper hunter green.
The colour offers a gorgeous combination when paired with turquoise, teal and even light yellows.
Likewise, the vibrant colour livens up neutrals including grey, beige and taupe.
Uplifting and bold without being overpowering, Radiant Orchid reenergizes almost any colour palette and provides a unifying element for diverse spaces.
About the PANTONE Colour of the Year
The colour of the year selection requires careful consideration and, to arrive at the selection, Pantone quite literally combs the world looking for colour influences.
This can include the entertainment industry and films that are in production, traveling art collections, hot new artists, popular travel destinations and other socio-economic conditions.
Influences may also stem from technology, availability of new textures and the effects that impact colour, and even upcoming sports events that capture worldwide attention.
For more than a decade, Pantone's Colour of the Year has influenced product development and purchasing decisions in multiple industries, including fashion, home and industrial design, as well as product packaging and graphic design.
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