Each year, Pantone chooses a singular color that marks the beginning of a lifestyle trend for design, art, fashion, beauty, interior/exterior décor, and numerous other areas of commerce.
When the highly anticipated Pantone Color of the Year in 2019 was announced, it was slated to be illustrative of oceanic coral reefs.
Connecting color to an object increases the ability of a person to make a color association, even though the color of coral reefs varies and there are numerous shades of the color coral.
Wondering if you should buy new clothing or redecorate your home with this color? Before you splurge on new items or make significant commitments regarding any suggested color, it would be sound to ascertain if the hue is praiseworthy for you.
Yearly Pantone Color Choices
Pantone is an important stakeholder in the color industry. The company is known for the Pantone Matching System (PMS), a color matching tool used to create, select, or replicate colors. Color oriented industries like fashion, cosmetics, and interior design rely on the Pantone Matching System to create images, designs, and products.
What exactly does the Color of the Year recognition mean, and why does that decision bear heavy influence on trends throughout the year?
Pantone selected the first Color of the Year in 2000 as a marketing strategy to place the company at the forefront of color trend forecasting. The brilliant plan has evolved into an expression and a metaphor for culture and attitude in the current global society.
Since people are accustomed to looking to leaders in all industries for decision making direction, the above answers the inquiry as to why certain colors are more readily available each year in fashion and décor and others are not.
The adjectives that are associated with the Pantone colors of the year, and with colors specifically, are creative yet subjective.
For example, the 2017 Color of the Year, “Greenery”, encourages individuals to be more conscious of nature and the outdoors and to embrace revival, restoration, and renewal. The 2018 Color of the Year, Ultra Violet, symbolizes individuality and suggests creativity, discovery, and exploration.
“Living Coral” is suggested to be dynamic, carefree, and representative of the human desire for authentic, intimate experiences in a world dominated by social media and ever evolving technologies.
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The Pantone Color of the Year may speak to society as a whole, but how do you know if coral is a color that will benefit you?
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By taking the C Color® Quiz, you can unmask your natural desire for color as well as verify whether coral is within your C Color Spectrum®.
A C Color Spectrum is a category of a myriad of colors classified by temperature, saturation, and the predominant base of a primary color of either Blue, Yellow, or Red.
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The above color quadrant displays a Cool Blue Ash Based red color, a Cool Blue Based red color, a Warm Yellow Based orange color, and a Warm Red Earth Based brick color, as examples to further distinguish the four C Color Spectrums. Each C Color Spectrum® contains millions of every color.
In General, The Colors Of Orange Do Not Appeal To Individuals Within C Color Spectrum 1 and C Color Spectrum 2; Thereupon, The Colors Of Red Are Displayed
Due to the temperature, salutation, and Warm Yellow Base, coral is a C Color Spectrum 3 color. If you find yourself drawn to the color of coral, you are a C Color Spectrum 3.
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How To Wear Or Decorate With “Living Coral”
Below are examples of the color coral for C Color Spectrum 3 individuals.
C Color Spectrum 3 is Warm, Yellow Based, and Moderately Saturated.
If the color coral is in your C Color Spectrum®, consider incorporating the color into your wardrobe, home, and everyday life. Below are suggestions for inspiration.
Coral colored accessories, as a statement necklace or shoes, are a great way to elevate your style, and these items can be worn for years, if not throughout your entire lifetime.
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If you live an active lifestyle, coral colored athletic wear can be a catalyst for motivating you to tackle your health and fitness goals.
Below is an example of another shade of coral that is not as saturated as the high heel shoes shown above but more saturated than the necklace shown above.
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Coral comes across naturally in beauty products, especially with lip color, eye shadow, and blush. Creating a cosmetic palette with coral colored products can give your skin a flawless and glowing appearance.
Below are examples of coral cosmetic colors that are more saturated than the high heel shoes shown above and appear more orange and orange/red in color.
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Orange, coral, and peach are all variations of the color orange. You can also add coral appointments to your living space by exchanging pillows, throws, or rugs with “Living Coral” inspired pieces. A coral colored accent chair can brighten and energize a room.
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Hosting a party or planning a wedding or special gathering? The vibrant aesthetic of coral may be the perfect touch to add to your event décor.
Below are the colors of coral and peach in a variety of special occasion examples: lighting, glasses, décor, and foodstuffs. Shades of the same color add a dramatic flair to all events.
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When you choose and wear the colors from within your C Color Spectrum®, as well as surround yourself with these colors, you are following an intrinsic trait, and appropriately, your life overall can be enhanced.
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The Pantone Color of the Year selections champion trends in fashion, beauty, art and design, and encourage individuals to reveal themselves in meaningful ways.
Coral may be a fitting color for you, but it may not be a complimentary color for everyone, as the color of coral is found only in the C Color Spectrum 3 category.
The colors of terra cotta and burnt orange are classified in C Color Spectrum 4.
Individuals from C Color Spectrums 1 and 2 find any color of orange unappealing.
Fortunately, the C Color App can guide you in making color decisions that accommodate your genetic preferences.
The additional favorable news, mentioned in all C Color® Blog Posts relating to Pantone colors, is that in general, all individuals from all C Color Spectrums® can wear renditions of each Pantone Color of the Year, with the exceptions being the 2019, 2024, and 2025 colors.
As per the previous Pantone colors, in 2017 “Greenery” and in 2018 “Ultra Violet” were within the C Color Spectrum 3 category, although individuals from all C Color Spectrums wear variations of green and violet or lavender.
The key is that the colors will have the properties of each specific C Color Spectrum.
The Pantone color in 2024, “Peach Fuzz,” was within the C Color Spectrum 3 category; however, variations of “Peach Fuzz” could be utilized by C C Color Spectrum 4 individuals.
As stated above, Peach, Coral, and Orange colors do not appeal to individuals within the C Color Spectrum 1 category, which is Cool, Blue Ash Based, and Less Saturated, and individuals within the C Color Spectrum 2 category, which is Cool, Blue Based, and More Saturated.
The 2020 Pantone Color of the Year was “Classic Blue,” and that particular hue was within the C Color Spectrum 4 category, although individuals from all C Color Spectrums wear variations of light blue.
In 2021, Pantone chose two Colors of the Year, and they were ”Ultimate Gray”, which was within the C Color Spectrum 1 category, and “Illuminating Yellow”, which was within the C Color Spectrum 3 category, although individuals from all C Color Spectrums wear variations of gray and yellow.
The 2022 color “Very Peri” and the 2023 color “Viva Magenta” were both colors that were within the C Color Spectrum 3 category, although individuals from all C Color Spectrums wear variations of lavender or violet, and raspberry or burgundy.
The 2025 Pantone swatch of “Mocha Mousse” is a tan color that has a predominant Warm, Red Earth Base, and is Less Saturated, and those color properties are within the C Color Spectrum 4 category. With that said, variations of the tan colors can be utilized by C Color Spectrum 3 individuals.
Given that “Mocha Mousse” is an original Pantone color developed for the “Color of the Year” occasion, it is impossible to find the precise color. The Pantone website does display various iterations of “Mocha Mousse”.
If you have discovered through the C Color Quiz that you are within the C Color Spectrum 3 category and the actual swatch of “Mocha Mousse” is not a suitable color for you, do not worry. As mentioned above, there are millions of tan colors that are appropriate for C Color Spectrum 3 individuals, with the distinguishing factor of each tan hue being the temperature, saturation, and predominant base of a primary color.
Lastly, tan colors do not appeal to individuals within the C Color Spectrum 1 category, which is Cool, Blue Ash Based, and Less Saturated, and individuals within the C Color Spectrum 2 category, which is Cool, Blue Based and More Saturated.
The above are perfect examples of the fact that color trends may or may not suit your inherent DNA color preferences. Fortuitously, there are millions of each color, and all C Color Spectrums contain endless variations of the Pantone colors.
To reiterate, if any of the Pantone Colors of the Year are not favorable colors for you, the limitless color options in your C Color Spectrum® can be elected.
After your C Color Spectrum is substantiated, you can incorporate the colors above and millions more into your life. For all intents and purposes, these colors can improve your appearance and well-being.
Simply take the C Color® Quiz, receive your C Color Spectrum®, and take advantage of the C Color App to identify whether an item is the optimal color for you.
- All colors contain numerous colors; hence, it is imperative to photograph the item of interest at a distance and to color correct the photograph with the Lighting and Filters features.
- The photographed color must match the color of the actual item that the eyes see.
- Once the above two steps are completed, choose a zoomed in section of the pure color, even if blurred to match, and the C Color App will reveal whether or not the color is within your C Color Spectrum.
- Apply the built-in capability of the Smartphone to lighten or darken the photograph, if necessary.
- Avoid bright areas and shadowed areas, as those conditions can affect the color match.
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C Color Spectrum Virtual Color Galleries within the C Color App were developed as a vantage point for you from which to better understand the colors within your C Color Spectrum.
The C Color App is a comprehensive color palette that identifies the limitless number of colors that are available to you. These colors are all from within your C Color Spectrum. Aptly, the C Color Spectrum Virtual Color Galleries are supplemental to the C Color App.
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