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Pantone Color of the Year: Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City

Pantone Color of the Year: Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City

Just in time for the holiday season, and perhaps taking its cue from Christmas palette, the color wizards at Pantone have announced the 2013 color of the year. Drum roll please … Emerald, or color code 17-5641 to be exact. If you’re wondering why emerald, and not say, forest green, here’s what Pantone has to say: “Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony.”

“The most abundant hue in nature, the human eye sees more green than any other color in the spectrum,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, in a statement. “As it has throughout history, multifaceted Emerald continues to sparkle and fascinate. Symbolically, Emerald brings a sense of clarity, renewal and rejuvenation, which is so important in today’s complex world. This powerful and universally-appealing tone translates easily to both fashion and home interiors.”

Last year’s Tangerine Tango popped up everywhere, so keep your eyes peeled for Emerald.


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