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.

Connecting color to an object increases the ability of a person to make a color association, even though, the color of coral reefs vary 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.

Which C Color Spectrum Is The Color Coral Categorized?

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?

The C Color App is a color analysis and matching tool that supports you in uncovering your genetic color preferences.

C Color is the first and only company to quantify intuitive color preferences. Quantifying intuitive color preferences is the specialty of C Color and that Ideology and the C Color Methodology will assist you in living life in your unrivaled color environment.

The C Color Ideology is predicated upon a color gene within your DNA. You are born with preferences toward colors, consequently, you embody the virtue of color intelligence.

There are 16.7 million colors in the world and C Color offers an innovative Methodology to navigate color, subsequently aiding you in choosing the choicest colors for your wardrobe, home, office, automobile interiors/exteriors and everything else in your world.

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.

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 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.

Wearing and/or utilizing colors within your C Color Spectrum can enhance your appearance, can boost your mood and can enable you to think with clarity.

To accurately assess your C Color Spectrum, take the five-minute C Color Quiz and receive your C Color personal color analysis.

The objective of the C Color Quiz is to select the color quadrant that immediately catches your eye. In doing so, you are following your predisposition for color. Thinking about your color choices will skew your results.

The accurate results of the C Color Quiz are established on intuitive choices, not thought choices.

Due to this reason, receiving a Personal C Color Analysis differs from all others on the market.

The C Color Quiz determines your C Color Spectrum and the C Color App identifies the colors that are quintessential for you in all areas of your life.

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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 predominantly 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.

Couple at party wearing living coral. UTILIZE THE C COLOR APP TO CONFIRM YOUR C COLOR SPECTRUM COLOR

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, appropriately, your life overall can be enhanced.

Discover Your True Color Preferences With C Color®

The Pantone Color of the Year selections champion trends in fashion, beauty, art and design and encourage individuals to express themselves in meaningful ways.

Coral may be a fitting color for you, but, 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.

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 2020 Pantone Color of the Year was “Classic Blue” and that particular hue is within the C Color Spectrum 4 category, unlike the color from 2019, “Living Coral” that is within the C Color Spectrum 3 category.

In 2021, Pantone chose two Pantone Colors of the Year and they were ”Ultimate Gray”, that is within the C Color Spectrum 1 category and “Illuminating Yellow”, that is within the C Color Spectrum 3 category.

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 colors of blue, gray and yellow and all C Color Spectrums contain variations of blues, grays and yellows.

Accordingly, if “Ultimate Gray” and “Illuminating Yellow” are not favorable colors for you, the numerous color options of grays and yellows from within your C Color Spectrum can be elected.

After your C Color Spectrum is substantiated, you can incorporate the colors above and hundreds 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.

C Color, as the 21st Century Palette and Color Consultant enriches your understanding of color. You will be able to rethink your approach toward color focused decisions and save time, effort and thousands of dollars in the short and long term.

While C Color is predicated on science, the result of our color expertise is ultimately an outwardly expression of what is inside of all of us.

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