PANTONE’S COLOR OF THE YEAR 2014: RADIANT ORCHID
“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.”
A color that radiates on the skin with its rosy undertones, that grabs attention immediately yet doesnt steal focus from other beautiful pieces. Radiant Orchid easily compliments deep hunter greens, and offers an interesting combination when paired with turquoises, oranges and light yellows. Alternately, this vibrant shade can liven up neutral colors without ruining the minimalist goal of muted earth tones such as olive, beige and taupe. It can energize nearly any palette, and can create depth in accent.
Interested in bringing Radiant Orchid into your decor? Purple shades tend to be the least chosen when it comes to home decor, it has been been long of the radar of Pantone since the color of the year inception in 1999. Its a quietly creative and expressive shade, a magical mix of fuchsia, purple and pink, it can be mysterious and fun, it can seamlessly blend and work with current trends, falling right in line with brass, copper and color blocking. Far less bold than its deep, jewel toned purple predecessors, its pinkish grey undertone intrigues the eye and sparks the imagination, letting you run wild with possibility.
Though the color was kept secret until its official announcement, Pantone begins forecasting their color of the year selection in a process that can start in the spring, taking note of trends worldwide and influences in fashion, art, travel, film and nearly every other industry. Past colors of the year have included Emerald (2013), Tangerine Tango (2012), Honeysuckle (2011), Turquoise (2010), Mimosa (2009) and Blue Iris (2008).
