Color of the Year - 2016

So, everyone has gotten into the 'Color of the Year' game.  And the grande dame of them all is Pantone, with their announcement today.

Source:  Pantone

It looks like they're thinking baby.  Because for the first time ever, they have launched 2 colors in one year.  Pink and Blue - or more accurately Rose Quartz and Serenity.  But not so fast says Pantone:  'Rose quartz is not baby pink, it doesn't have that wimpy feel' per Leatrice Wiseman, who is the executive director of Pantone's Color Institute.

Source:  Pantone

It is a BIG departure from the past few years.  as you can see below, pastels haven't been picked in a long time.  And there is something fresh and pretty about them.  They will drive a lot of product offerings in the next year or so, so keep an eye out.

Source:  Wall Street Journal

Source:  Benjamin Moore

But lots of other companies are getting into the CotY game.  Benjamin Moore's pick this year - Simply White.  Wait, is that even a color???  I'll let you decide, but it does look nice mixed with wood tones.  I added this to my Pinterest page the other day - don't you love the antique wood tones against that white?

Not to be outdone, Sherwin Williams chose Alabaster.  Hmmm..... maybe they both decided white is the best?  Interesting that they both chose a white neutral in the same year!!  Accident?  Or planned?

Source:  Sherwin Williams

And since I'm living in Europe, I'll share the CotY from the biggest paint company here - AkzoNobel (Dulux, Sikkens, etc) and they picked Cherished Gold.  Interestingly, shades of gold are the biggest sellers in the entire world.  So maybe they're onto something.

Source:  Dulux

So.  Do you love any of them?  Do you hate them?  I'd love to hear your thoughts!




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