Pantone Announces Color of the Year for 2012
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Pantone LLC. the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries recently announced Pantone® 17-1463 Tangerine Tango as the color of the year. "Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it," said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of Pantone Color Institute®. "Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy."
The color of the year process is a very thorough process. Pantone LLC literally combs the world looking for color influences from a number of industries including fashion, home and industrial design, as well as product packaging and graphic design. Over the past several years, orange has grown in popularity and acceptance among designers and customers alike which has no doubt had an influence on its selection.
Tangerine Tango will have a dramatic effect on home interior design. Consumers will be able to energize interior spaces with patterned home accessories - pillows, bedspreads, tabletop accessories will surely add spice and excitement to any room. If you are looking for an inexpensive way to perk up your home paint an accent wall in Tangerine Tango for a dynamic burst of energy in the kitchen, entryway or hallway.
Do you plan on using Tangerine Tango in your home?
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