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Color of the Year Pantone 19-4052 Classic Blue

“It’s the color that anticipates what’s going to happen next,” said Laurie Pressman, the Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute.

All About Blue

Blue Is the color of water and sky. Blue is a color that most people respond to positively. It is universally flattering, has appeal for both men and women and translates easily to fashion and interiors. With both warm and cool undertones, classic blue pairs nicely with other colors in the spectrum. Classic Blue adds a traditional twist to whites and grays and complements more vivid colors like orange and vibrant greens.

Red Hot Rooms for the Holidays

My passion for red started at a young age when I first saw former Vogue editor Diana Vreeland’s elegant New York apartment designed by the great decorator, Billy Baldwin. It was always described as the “garden in hell.” To me, it was just heaven. The sofas and chairs were covered in red chintz and the walls were upholstered in red chintz. Beautiful red roses and amaryllis filled every container on every table. She was always the epitome of style. Often photographed dressed in a safari jacket with beautiful ivory bangles and always sitting in her beloved red room.

The Pantone Color of the Year for 2019 is “Living Coral”

Every year for the past 20 years, the Pantone people have chosen a color of the year. This choice influences many aspects of design, not just paint color. Textile design, home furnishings, fashion, cosmetics (blush, lipstick, nail polish), home accessories, stationery, packaging, and more are all influenced by this color choice.

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