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Color of the Year 2015

January 5, 2015 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

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Pantone, the world-renowned authority on color, has chosen Marsala as the 2015 Color of the Year. According to Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone Color Institute’s Executive Director,”Marsala enriches our mind, body and soul, exuding confidence and stability. Marsala is a subtly seductive shade, one that draws us in to its embracing warmth.”

Pantone's Color of the Year 2015 Marsala

It’s name comes from a full-bodied red wine (Marsala). The reddish-brown hue is earthy, sophisticated and warm. It reminds me of curling up in front of the fireplace with a good book, a blanket and a glass of wine. It’s a winter color and would be a perfect accent to a variety of neutrals.

 

Marsala, 2015 color of the year

I love the contrast between Marsala and the blue-greys in this photo.

 

Sherwin Williams chose Coral Reef as their color of the year. Jackie Jordan, SW director of color marketing, said the “unexpected versatility (of Coral Reef) brings life to a range of design aesthetics, whether traditional, vintage, cottage or contemporary.”

Sherwin Williams Color of the Year Coral Reef

They are also pairing it with grey (what doesn’t go with grey?), pale yellow and green.

Benjamin Moore went in a different direction. They chose Guilford Green, a silvery shade of sage. Creative director Ellen O’Neill calls it “a neutral that’s natural.” I love it with the deep, purple walls in this bedroom.

 

Benjamin Moore's Color of the Year 2015 Guilford Green

 

BM 2015 Color of the Year Guilford Green

Which color do you like best? Would you use it to decorate your home?  I like Marsala (color and the wine!) and Guilford Green. I know I will NOT be using Coral Reef! Not a color I would ever use in home interiors or fashion.

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