“Creating a new color for the first time in the history of [Pantone Color of the Year] reflects the global innovation and transformation taking place…this new red violet infused blue hue highlights the expansive possibilities that lay before us”.—Laurie Pressman, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute.
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I love all of the thought and research that goes into creating the color of the year at Pantone. This is the first time they have CREATED a color to use as Color of the Year. It is very specific and so I’ve chosen pieces that fall on the spectrum of a blue hue with red violet undertones to share with you. For what it’s worth, “periwinkle” was always my favorite blue crayon in the big box (with the sharpener in the back…anyone remember those?).
BLUE REPRESENTS BOTH SKY AND SEA AND IS ASSOCIATED WITH OPEN SPACES
I also love the qualities that are typically associated with the color blue:
❈ freedom
❈ imagination
❈ intuition
❈ inspiration
❈ sensitivity
❈ faith
❈ wisdom
❈ loyalty
❈ confidence
Pantone says, “Rekindling gratitude for some of the qualities that blue represents complemented by a new perspective that resonates today, PANTONE Very Peri places the future ahead in a new light.” Ah! That is so hopeful and very inspirational!
On that note, here are some ideas for you—
Pair with basic jeans and pants to feel inventive and creative.
We are rewriting our lives and can open up to new possibilities
As we emerge from a time of deep isolation, it feels like just about everything around us is transforming and changing. I love the idea that I can choose new ways of doing things as I move forward, including choosing new colors to wear.
Pair with complementary yellow to feel artistic, courageous and free.
Dress it Up ✦ Dress it Down
Adding this dynamic color as an accent or as a complete tonal color story head to toe feels fresh and modern for Spring. Very Peri allows us to be bold, stand out and exude a joyful attitude.
Want to learn even more about using Very Peri? Click here for color palettes suggested by Pantone. So many interesting things to see and learn!