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Pantone - two colors for 2016

GingerPeach — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 17:06:30 GMT

Serenity and Rose Quartz

Pantone announced two colors for 2016, a soft blue and a soft pink. (Of course, there are always other colors included - see colors below.)

http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/pantone-color-year-2016-blend-serenity-rose-quartz/story?id=35543494

http://www.glamour.com/fashion/blogs/dressed/2015/09/pantone-spring-2016-colors

http://www.wsj.com/articles/its-a-pink-and-a-blue-1449083326

Excerpt from WSJ article:

"Pantone, owned by Washington, D.C.-based Danaher Corp., has a system that helps manufacturers define color precisely. Every year, the company polls décor and fashion designers, as well as manufacturers and retailers, on what colors they plan to use, led by Ms. Eiseman, to pick the color of the coming year. Pantone tips off some marketing partners so that they can create products, such as Sephora cosmetics and Keurig coffee makers, that use the colors. It even churns out its own popular mugs in the shades. This year’s mug will have both colors—one on each side, like yin and yang."

p.s. Shout out to @gardensla who I just noticed referenced Pink Quartz in a post way back in September.

Re: Pantone - two colors for 2016

MaggieMack — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 16:30:57 GMT

It feels like a baby shower. The world can use some Serenity, though.

Re: Pantone - two colors for 2016

NoelSeven — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 16:31:10 GMT

Thanks, HG!

I love looking at the new colors every year. I've always loved rose quartz, in fact, I just bought a Christmas sweater in that color. I've wanted one since I was a little kid.

I got into those two blues a few months ago, so I'm ready to go!

Re: Pantone - two colors for 2016

Tinkrbl44 — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 16:57:43 GMT

I really HATE when colors are described in non-color words!!

Isn't Serenity really Cornflower Blue?

Makeup that has non-color words as their name create more work for the prospective consumer .....

Example ....... Is "Happy" suposed to be a more bluish-red or is it an orangey-red? Maybe no one else is annoyed by this, but I sure am, lol.

Re: Pantone - two colors for 2016

SerenitySilk — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 16:43:52 GMT

@GingerPeach

Beautiful colors, I especially like rose quartz,soft soothing.

Thanks for sharing.

Re: Pantone - two colors for 2016

2blonde — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 16:49:42 GMT

I just wish the color names could give you an idea of what the color actually is without having to look at a color swatch. I sure saw a lot of interpretations for "marsala," and I'm still not sure what it is exactly, but I don't think I like it!

Re: Pantone - two colors for 2016

Lucky Charm — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 17:00:36 GMT

I just ordered four wicker chairs and an ottoman in a pinky peach, sky blue. soft lemony yellow and a bright apple green for my porch.

I'm furnishing a new house with these pretty colors thoughout (Bramble Furniture Co.---love them!)

As far as clothes, I've always worn these colors even in winter months.

Re: Pantone - two colors for 2016

hennypenny — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 17:43:16 GMT

Just bought Issac's wool blend off set zip jacket in pale pink. I love it. It is at the dressmakers having the sleeves shortened. I get to pick it up today!!!!

Re: Pantone - two colors for 2016

ladyroxanne — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 18:22:23 GMT

very pretty colors, but i rarely wear pastels. they wash me out.

Re: Pantone - two colors for 2016

biancardi — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 18:39:34 GMT

the only colors I like are snorked blue & iced coffee. I dislike pastels.

Marsala was the best color of the year - which is a brown-rose shade - can be darker (brown-red) or lighter (brown-pink) but it worked so well with my skin tone. Out of the last several years, this was my favorite color of the year pick from Pantone. I wonder what the color of the year for 2016 will be?

Re: Pantone - two colors for 2016

Mj12 — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 18:51:03 GMT

@ladyroxanne wrote:
very pretty colors, but i rarely wear pastels. they wash me out.

@ladyroxanne me too.

I love the iced coffee.

Re: Pantone - two colors for 2016

CAMOGIRL — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 19:02:14 GMT

The snorkel blue is pretty.

And, I like the Rose Quartz. I love pink. From pale pink to a fushia pink, I think everyone looks good in pink - in some shade or other.

Re: Pantone - two colors for 2016

MyGirlsMom — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 19:04:44 GMT

I like Snorkel Blue, Buttercup, Fiesta and Green Flash.

Re: Pantone - two colors for 2016

mstyrion 1 — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 19:12:20 GMT

@biancardi wrote:
the only colors I like are snorked blue & iced coffee. I dislike pastels.

Marsala was the best color of the year - which is a brown-rose shade - can be darker (brown-red) or lighter (brown-pink) but it worked so well with my skin tone. Out of the last several years, this was my favorite color of the year pick from Pantone. I wonder what the color of the year for 2016 will be?

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I'm with you regarding pastels. I like brighter more saturated color and I love this year's Marsala!

The snorkle blue and iced coffee are my faves too. I think I could also wear the deep coral one-forgot the name.

Re: Pantone - two colors for 2016

ROMARY — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 19:40:38 GMT

I like Peach Echo and the Green (called Flash? Green; I don't get that....) Also, love the retro pale pinks with black.

Re: Pantone - two colors for 2016

151949 — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 19:49:23 GMT

Whoa - pink and blue - return to the 80's.

Re: Pantone - two colors for 2016

Lipstickdiva — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 19:51:55 GMT

Some of these look like good paint colors but not for clothing or accessories.

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brii — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 20:41:20 GMT

I don't wear pastels ever. I decorate with blues and greens, but not pastel. They have to have a smokey layer to them.

Re: Pantone - two colors for 2016

Laura14 — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 21:51:11 GMT

I'm with the 80s looking crowd. Some of these colors look almost neon on my screen. Either lots of people are having babies with the whole pink and blue theme or the pumps and ruffled ankle socks might be back.

Re: Pantone - two colors for 2016

LTT1 — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 22:04:14 GMT

I thought this was called"blush" ever since Spring 2014?