Every year Pantone announces their Colour of The Year. 2020 is going to be all about Classic Blue. By comparison to the last few years, it’s definitely a more palatable colour. Pantone’s previous offerings of Ultra Violet (a step too far for most) to last years Living Coral, a colour I personally liked but still contentious, Pantone appears to have played it safe this year. Considering blue happens to be by far the most liked colour in the western world,…
How To Use Ultra Violet – Pantone Colour of The Year 2018
January 9, 2018For some, last years Pantone Colour Of The Year Greenery may have been the wrong shade of Kermit the Frog green. This year’s Pantone’s colour choice is Ultra Violet, which going by what I’ve read and heard may very well be the wrong colour full stop. As with all things colour related, it’s all too easy to have a knee-jerk reaction to it. You either find yourself instantly repelled or have a full-on love affair with specific colours. A few will be…
The Colour Edit – Green I am kick starting this year with some colour inspiration, and, erm have I ever mentioned my favourite colour is GREEN? Not an obvious colour choice, but I am pleased to say that green has seen a rise in popularity over the past few years, which doesn’t really surprise me as it’s such a harmonious colour to implement in our homes. Soft muted olive/sage greens, are a personal preference of mine as they’re easier on the eye. Dulux’s Overtly Olive adorns the walls…