We are surrounded with hundreds of colors. The latest PANTONE color guide lists over 1750 different shades, combinations and nuances of the primary colors.[tweet_dis_img][/tweet_dis_img] Isaac Newton made a study of color starting at the age of 23 in 1666 and developed the useful Newton color circle . He realized that some colors (magenta, purple) could not be produced as … [Read more...]
MARSALA: 2015 Pantone Color of the Year
Ever heard of the color Marsala? I had not. These days new names keep emerging for color blends. (very hard to keep up) This one is named after a wine. Turns out Marsala is a blend of brown and red. So pretty! Here is a swatch to show you. Officially it is PMS 18-1438. (just in case you were wondering!) Here is the detail the Pantone site offers: Equally appealing to men … [Read more...]
Emerald Green- 2013’s Color of the Year
Check out the new fashions this year in green! Every Year, Pantone unveils the color for the year. This color then begins to show up in all kinds of products ranging from fashion (clothes and accessories like jewelry), furniture, cars and even dishes. So this year the color is Emerald Green. Green is the color of nature. It symbolizes growth and harmony. Rich Emerald … [Read more...]