Discover the two Pantone colors for 2021

Although it wasn't the first time that Pantone chose two shades for a year, the company surprised by selecting a duo of colors for 2021: Ultimate Gray (PANTONE 17-5104) and Illuminating (PANTONE 13-0647).

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Illuminating is a warm, vibrant yellow that evokes the optimistic promise of a sunny day. Ultimate Gray is a calmer shade of gray that speaks of composure, firmness, and resilience, providing a solid foundation for building a new future after a 2020 of many transformations.

Ultimate Gray - gray chosen by Pantone as the color of 2021.

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“The selection of two independent colors highlights how different elements come together to express a message of strength and hope that is both lasting and healing,” explained Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute.

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“Practical and solid, yet warm and optimistic, this is a color combination that gives us resilience and hope,” Leatrice Eiseman continued. “We need to feel encouraged and uplifted, it is essential for the human spirit.”

Relive the Pantone colors of previous years

01/09 -

Very Peri violet is chosen as the Color of the Year 2022 by Pantone.

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02/09 -

Illuminating and Ultimate Gray were, in 2021, the color duo that represented the period of uncertainty.

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03/09 -

PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue: “A solid, reliable blue color that you can always rely on,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, about the timeless, elegant hue that resembles the color of the evening sky and has calming qualities.

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04/09 -

PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral: According to Pantone, this lively and vibrant coral, inspired by the colors of nature, embraces us warmly, nourishing us and promoting an aura of comfort and detachment in this ever-changing environment.

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05/09 -

PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet: A dramatic purple that hints at the mystery of the cosmos and evokes originality, empowerment and visionary thinking. Historically, the color has a mystical quality and has been associated with meditation and mindfulness practices for those seeking refuge from the overstimulation of today’s world.

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06/09 -

PANTONE 15-0343 Greenery: A fresh, modern, yellow-green hue that recalls the first days of spring, when the greens in nature are renewed with new foliage. It also reflects the consumer's desire for deep breathing and a life outdoors.

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07/09 -

PANTONE 15-3919 Serenity and PANTONE 13-1520 Rose Quartz: Coinciding with social movements towards gender equality and fluidity, for the first time, a blend of two colors has been chosen. Together, they evoke the balance between a welcoming pink and a cooler, calmer light blue, reflecting the connection between well-being and a calm sense of order and peace.

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08/09 -

PANTONE 18-1438 Marsala: "This bold yet elegant shade has universal appeal and translates easily to fashion, beauty, industrial design and home décor," Pantone explained in its release. And that's exactly what happened in 2015, with the understated and sophisticated reddish brown making a splash on and off the runways.

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09/09 -

PANTONE 18-3224 Radiant Orchid: expressive and comprehensive, this variation between purple and lilac is a color that stimulates creativity and originality, as well as bringing confidence. According to the executive director of the Pantone Color Institure, Leatrice Eiseman, Radiant Orchid intrigues the eyes and awakens the imagination.

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Relive the Pantone colors of previous years

Very Peri violet is chosen as the Color of the Year 2022 by Pantone.

Illuminating and Ultimate Gray were, in 2021, the color duo that represented the period of uncertainty.

PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue: “A solid, reliable blue color that you can always rely on,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, about the timeless, elegant hue that resembles the color of the evening sky and has calming qualities.

PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral: According to Pantone, this lively and vibrant coral, inspired by the colors of nature, embraces us warmly, nourishing us and promoting an aura of comfort and detachment in this ever-changing environment.

PANTONE 15-0343 Greenery: A fresh, modern, yellow-green hue that recalls the first days of spring, when the greens in nature are renewed with new foliage. It also reflects the consumer's desire for deep breathing and a life outdoors.

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