PANTONE COLOR REPORT FALL 2016

Pantone® released its Top Ten list of colors for Fall 2016 this past week during New York's Fashion Week. The theme for the Spring season is: A Unity of Strength, Confidence and Complexity.

The desire for tranquility, strength, and optimism have inspired a Fall 2016 color palette that is led by the Blue family. Along with anchoring earth tones, exuberant pops of vibrant colors also appear throughout the collections. 

Transcending gender, these unexpectedly vivacious colors in our Fall 2016 palette act as playful but structured departures from your more typical fall shades. Blue skies represent constancy as they are always above us. Grays give a feeling of stability, Red tones invite confidence and warmth, while the hot Pinkish Purples and Spicy Mustard Yellows suggest a touch of the exotic.                 ~ Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute™

Pantone has introduced six new colors for fall: Riverside, Airy Blue, Sharkskin, Lush Meadow, Spicy Mustard and Bodacious. The pallet features Airy Blue and Dusty Cedar that gives a nod to the two shades named as the Pantone Color of the Year for 2016 – Serenity and Rose Quartz.

Riverside - Sophisticated sky blue that was well represented on the runways

Airy Blue - Light and airy blue 
Sharkskin - Bold gray that pairs well with the other colors in the pallet

Aurora Red - Bold and sensual
Warm Taupe - Neutral taupe that grounds the pallet
Dusty Rose - Warm dusty rose
Lush Meadow - Rich and vibrant green
Spicy Mustard - Warm yellow with a touch of citrus
Potter's Clay - Neutral russet orange earth tone
Bodacious - Vibrant pinkish purple

PANTONE FASHION COLOR REPORT SPRING 2016

Pantone^® released its Top Ten list of colors for Spring 2016 this past week during New York's Fashion Week. The theme for the Spring season is: A Transporting and Transformative Collection.

"Colors this season transport us to a happier, sunnier place where we feel free to express a wittier version of our real selves. With our culture still surrounded by so much uncertainty, we are continuing to yearn for those softer shade that offer a sense of calm and relaxation. This calming color pallet with a few energetic colors has been influenced by the world of art and the contrast of the urban landscape against lush vegetation." ~ Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute.

This season's pallet was inspired by the world of art as well as the contrast between urban design and lush vegetation. It's all about transporting the wearer to a tranquil environment giving way to curiosity and exploration  

The pallet features six new colors from Pantone: Rose Quartz, Peach Echo, Serenity, Limpet Shell, Lilac Gray and Iced Coffee. 

Rose Quartz - A gentle shade of pale pink tops the charts for Spring 2016

Peach Echo - A warm pinkish-orange
Serenity - A calming sky blue like the name suggests.
Snorkel Blue - A marine-inspired blue that serves as an anchor for the pallet.
Buttercup - Sunshine and happiness in a rich, buttery hue.
Limpet Shell - A cool and tranquil shade of aqua.
Lilac Gray - A soft and subtle neutral with a hint of purple.
Fiesta - A warm, fiery and exciting red.
Iced Coffee - A warm neutral color that combines well with others in the pallet.
Green Flash - A bright green with a yellow undertone.

Angel Sanchez

Dennis Basso

Houghton

Photos from the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2016. Click here to read the full report from Pantone.

PANTONE FASHION COLOR REPORT FALL 2015

Pantone^® released its top 10 colors for Fall 2015 this week during New York’s Fashion Week. The theme for the season is An Evolving Color Landscape.

A beautiful color palette comprised of cool neutrals paired with warm, rich colors found in nature from the tropics to safaris. The palette is spiced up with an inviting orange and vibrant amethyst to round out the fall colors. The colors can easily be worn by both women and men.

Juxtaposition of color from opposite sides of the spectrum emphasizes poise and confidence on the runway. The Fall 2015 palette is rooted in multi-faceted, androgynous color that can be worn to portray effortless sophistication across men's and women's fashion. It is the first time we are seeing a truly unisex color palette. ~ Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute

Dried Herb - A safari inspired earthy olive-green shade.

Desert Sage - A cool greenish-gray neutral.

Stormy Weather - A powerful cool blue-gray reminiscent of the sky on an overcast day.

Oak Buff - A warm, golden yellow.

Marsala - The 2015 Color of the Year is a rich, robust, warm red-brown.

Biscay Bay - An elegant teal bringing to mind tropical waters.

Reflecting Pond - A powerful and cooling blue.

Cadmium Orange - A warm and sultry orange with a 70's vibe.

Cashmere Rose  - An upscale soft pink hue.

Amethyst Orchid  - A vibrant orchid that is both unique and exciting.

Click here to read the full report from Pantone.

PANTONE FASHION COLOR REPORT FALL 2014

Pantone® yesterday released their fashion colors for fall 2014 during the first day of New York Fashion Week. The colors are described as ‘color that transcends time and space’. “This is a season of untypical colors – more reflective of the imagination and ingenuity, which makes for an artful collection of colors and combinations not bound by the usual hues for fall,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. 

Fall 2014 offers a diverse and adventurous color palette that reflects a feminine mystique.

The following are the top 10 colors for Fall 2014:

1.     Sangria - an exotic berry-bright shade of red 

2.     Aurora Red - a sophisticated red with blue undertones

3.     Radiant Orchid - The Pantone 2014 Color of the Year

4.     Mauve Mist - a romantic and feminine shade of purple

5.     Cypress - a majestic forestry green

6.     Bright Cobalt - a subtle twist on the traditional cobalt blue

7.     Royal Blue - a versatile and more complex shade of navy blue

8.     Aluminum - silver/grey stainless steel

9.     Cognac - classy and cultured brown hue

10.   Misted Yellow - a warm ray of sunshine

Pantone® is the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industry. The Fashion Color Report is used as a reference tool by designers in the fashion and home furnishings industry. The colors will be seen this fall in fashion and home, jewelry and cosmetics.

Philippa Galasso

Pamella Roland

Barbara Tfank

PANTONE FASHION COLOR REPORT SPRING 2014

Today Pantone® released their fashion colors for Spring 2014 during the first day of New York Fashion Week. The colors are described as ‘A Season of Color Equilibrium’. “This season consumers are looking for a state of thoughtful, emotional and artistic equilibrium”, said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. “While this need for stability is reflected in the composition of the palette, the inherent versatility of the individual colors allow for experimentation with new look and color combinations.”

Designers have paired soft pastels with vivid brights for spring 2014 to create a colorful equilibrium. The colors are inspired by a "mixture of blooming flowers, travels abroad and strong, confident women". Designers use color to refresh, revive and defy with this modern twist on the traditional.

The top colors for women's fashion for spring 2014 are:

   Pastels

      PLACID BLUE - pastel blue that is reminiscent of tranquil skies

      VIOLET TULIP - romantic, vintage purple

      HEMLOCK - summery, ornamental green

   Neutrals

      PALOMA - quintessential neutral grey

      SAND - lightly toasted and amiable neutral

   Strong, Vibrant Colors

      FREESIA - blazing yellow

      CAYENNE - spicy, high-pitched red

      CELOSIA ORANGE - fresh orange 

      RADIANT ORCHID - bright, rich purple

      DAZZLING BLUE - a subtler shade of cobalt blue

Dazzling Blue is currently trending as the Color of the Year for 2014.  WWD has reported that 17.05 percent of designers used this hue in their spring 2014 fashions for women. The color may feel very familiar - it's being compared to “Facebook Blue”. 

PANTONE FASHION COLOR REPORT FALL 2013

Pantone® today released their fashion colors for fall 2013 during the first day of New York Fashion Week.  The colors are described as a ‘Palette of Many Moods’. These moods range from sophisticated and structured to lively and wild.  “Just as the leaves change in autumn, the consumer will enjoy the ability to change their ‘look’ and try a new approach to their wardrobe for brisk days ahead,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute.  “The fall 2013 palette allow for that versatility and experimentation.”

The color palette is diverse and reflects the use of unconventional color combinations that designers have embraced - it provides an exciting opportunity to mix bold, vibrant colors with a neutral staple.

The following are the top 10 colors for Fall 2013:

1. Deep Lichen Green      lush, mossy shade of green 
2. Acai                              deep purple inspired by the acai berry
3. Emerald                        lively, radiant lush green - color of the year 2013
4. Mykonos blue               bold blue named for the seas off a Greek island
5. Turbulance                   dark mercurial gray - a neutral staple
6. Samba                          fiery and spirited red
7. Linden Green               yellow-toned green
8. Carafe                          warm, rich coffee brown
9. Koi                                a variation on Tangerine - the 2012 color of the year
10. Vivacious                      deep fuchsia

Pantone is the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industry.  The Fashion Color Report is used as a reference tool by designers in the fashion and home furnishings industry.  The colors will be seen this fall in fashion and home, jewelry and cosmetics.