Every year, Pantone(R) announces its color trend of the year, as well as other trendy colors. This year is palpably purple “Ultra Violet!”
Pantone says: “A dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade… Ultra Violet communicates originality, ingenuity, and
visionary thinking that points us toward the future. Complex and contemplative, Ultra Violet, like the vast and limitless night sky, suggests the mysteries of the cosmos, lighting the way to what is yet to come. Enigmatic purples have also long been symbolic of counterculture, unconventionality, artistic brilliance, and spiritual reflection. Ultra Violet symbolizes experimentation and nonconformity, spurring individuals to imagine their unique mark on the world, and push boundaries through creative outlets.”
Laurie Pressman, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute comments, “Pantone Color of the Year has come to mean so much more than ‘what’s trending’ in the world of design; it’s truly a reflection of what’s needed in our world today.” I guess we all need a little more violet, then!
Check out the other hottest colors for 2018, which include “Hawaiian Surf” blue, “Citrus” yellow, “Raspberry” Red and more (great for exterior and interior brainstorming!).
If you like what you see here but aren’t sure where to start in your own home, give us a call. We’re happy to come by and do a color consultation provided by our expert design team. It’s amazing what a new accent wall can do for the look and feel of a home and, even if we don’t end up actually doing the painting, we’re always ready to talk about color and how it can enhance your living space.
