4th January 2017

Posted By: Chantelle Mills

Every year since 2000 there has been a Pantone ‘colour of the year’. The colour is chosen based upon what they see taking place in our culture. Areas that influence this decision include design, fashion, popular travel destinations, lifestyle and new artists.

This years colour is Greenery (Pantone 15-0343) a fresh green with a zesty yellow hue. Greenery signifies growth, new beginnings, the outdoors with the warmth of the sun, healthy eating and the growing vegetarian trends.

Previous Pantone Colours of the year:
2016 Serenity (Pantone 15-3919) and Rose Quartz(Pantone 13-1520)
2015 Marsala (Pantone 18-1438)
2014 Radiant Orchid (Pantone 18-3224)
2013 Emerald (Pantone 17-5641)
2012 Tangerine Tango (Pantone 17-1463)
2011 Honeysuckle (Pantone 18-2120)
2010 Turquoise (Pantone 15-5519)
2009 Mimosa (Pantone 14-0848)
2008 Blue Iris (Pantone 18-3943)
2007 Chili Pepper (Pantone 19-1557)
2006 Sand Dollar (Pantone 13-1106)
2005 Blue Turquoise (Pantone 115-5217)
2004 Tigerlily (Pantone 17-1456)
2003 Aqua Sky (Pantone 14-4811)
2002 True Redy (Pantone 19-1664)
2001 Fuchsia Rose (Pantone 17-2031)
2000 Cerulean (Pantone 15-4020)