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Did you know that there is an Academy Award for Color of the Year?

by on ‎03-09-2011 11:41 AM


Well, they don’t actually call it “Academy Award” – but it’s still a big deal.


The Nominees are:


Benjamin Moore Vintage Wine: A smoky tone which combines the comfort of a brown with the luxury of purple. Vintage Wine first got our attention on the fashion runways of New York, Paris and Milan, and its impact is just as magnificent in the home.


Pantone Honeysuckle: A Vibrant, Energetic Hue – a color for all seasons. It is Courageous, Confident and Vital. It is the color for a brave new world. Its bold spirit of Honeysuckle will infuse you, lift you and carry you through the year. It’s a color for everyday – with nothing “everyday” about it.


Dulux Citrus:  Is a light, airy, citrus yellow that symbolizes a freer spirit, sense of fun and positive energy. Encapsulating a mood of hope and optimism, it conveys a feeling of fizzy sherbet, new growth, relaxed fun and the goodness and vitality of sunshine. Yellow in colour psychology is often associated with:

* warmth and sunshine
* refreshing, cheering, and uplifting
* promote communication and learning
* combat fatigue and depression
* engendering feelings of well-being and positive thoughts
* enhance relaxation and minimize stress and anxiety


And the AWARD goes to (drum roll please . . . .  ) Pantone’s  HONEYSUCKLE!



The press release from Pantone says: While the 2010 color of the year, PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise, served as an escape for many, Honeysuckle emboldens us to face everyday troubles with verve and vigor. A dynamic reddish pink, Honeysuckle is encouraging and uplifting. It elevates our psyche beyond escape, instilling the confidence, courage and spirit to meet the exhaustive challenges that have become part of everyday life.

“In times of stress, we need something to lift our spirits. Honeysuckle is a captivating, stimulating color that gets the adrenaline going – perfect to ward off the blues,” explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Honeysuckle derives its positive qualities from a powerful bond to its mother color red, the most physical, viscerally alive hue in the spectrum.”


“The intensity of this festive reddish pink allures and engages. In fact, this color, not the sweet fragrance of the flower blossoms for which it was named, is what attracts hummingbirds to nectar. Honeysuckle may also bring a wave of nostalgia for its associated delicious scent reminiscent of the carefree days of spring and summer.”


I for one am thrilled. My home color scheme is turquoise, pink and white. So maybe now I can finally find some pillows and accessories in Honeysuckle to work in my rooms!  Honeysuckle is upbeat and dynamic when used on large areas like an entry. It is an appetite and conversation stimulant when used on dining walls. Not that brave? Then consider placemats, and table linens, or even glassware and candles. For me, it’s simply addictive. A friend recently commented that each time she visits; there is more of that color!  I love it. Why don’t you join me, and add a lively flair to your interior spaces with Honeysuckle patterned pillows, bedspreads, small appliances and tabletop accessories. Looking for an inexpensive way to perk up your home? Paint a wall in Honeysuckle for a dynamic burst of energy in the family room, kitchen or hallway.


Be Inspired!


Sharon Hanby-Robie, ASID