Fall & Winter Color Trends
The Pantone Color Institute describes itself as the authority on color. One of its roles is to provide color forecasting to the interior design, fashion and product-development industries. They offer a global point of view on color trends six to 24 months before they hit the market. They recently posted their top 10 color trends for Fall. It’s exciting to see what they’ve chosen and to begin thinking about how these colors can spark a feeling or create an impression.
This video ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfPWQR95ciU ) includes runway images from some of the world’s most high-end designers, who are showcasing these colors as contemporary and luxurious. The intense colors coming off the runway say that we are feeling more confident and optimistic…and more willing to take risks. When people are feeling less confident with their lives, the color palette is more muted and safer.
Not everyone will be painting their walls these colors, but there are people with an adventurous spirit. This year’s colors have already been trending in Europe, so if you want to do something fashion-forward in your home, start here.
All images are courtesy of Pantone.
Lush Meadow – Pantone 18-5845 I describe this as a true emerald green, with much less yellow than we’ve been seeing in past seasons. This would be an amazing color for a powder room, especially in a high gloss finish with a sparkling light fixture. It would create the effect of being inside a jewel box.
Spicy Mustard – Pantone 14-0952 Although I would definitely never wear this color, or use it as a primary color in my home, I have to say that as an accent it works fabulously with blue, green, grey, almost any other color. And, someone else may see it, love it, and confidently say, “I want this color for my sun room!”
Potter’s Clay – Pantone 18-1340 This is rich and earthy to me. I’m excited about this color as a modern-day neutral. You can combine it with Warm Taupe and Airy Blue (also within the Fall Pantone Top 10), to create a rustic living room or a sexy bedroom.
Bodacious – Pantone 17-3240 To borrow a quote from the movie Steel Magnolias, “Pink is my signature color.” I love this hue that straddles pink and plum but isn’t shocking. It’s perfect to pair with grey, taupe and navy, accented with a bit of the Spicy Mustard! If anyone sees a coat in this color, please let me know!
Ready for more inspiration? Take a look at the other six Fall colors selected by Pantone: http://www.refinery29.com/2016/02/102969/pantone-fall-2016-color-report#slide-1
- Riverside – Pantone 17-4028
- Airy Blue – Pantone 14-4122
- Sharkskin – Pantone 17-3914
- Aurora Red – Pantone 18-1550
- Warm Taupe – Pantone 16-1318
- Dusty Cedar – Pantone 18-1630
Is there one color here that makes your heart sing? If so, contact me and we’ll discover the perfect way to use it in your home!
