Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2010
I love the end of each year because Pantone, announces their color of the year. This year turquoise will be the color for 2010. The announcement of this color has a huge impact on everyone, from clothing and interior trends to the next generation of automobiles. In effect, it has an impact on everything-the world around us.
The introduction of a color each year is not taken lightly. Influences include everything from the political and social climate to historical and cultural trends and events. So, it doesn’t surprise me in the least to see a color such as turquoise become the color of the year.
According to Leatrice Eiseman, color expert with Pantone, the gemstone has long been used as protective talisman against evil by man cultures. Some even consider turquoise a “universal” color, one which everyone can wear.
Perhaps it is our desire for a better economic climate or even protection in a volatile world adrift that has helped push this color choice. In any case, turquoise is considered a color of deep compassion and healing. It encourages both inner and outer healing, something we all can embrace.
Varying shades of turquoise, the color combines both blue and green-symbolizing truth and new beginnings. I say let’s all add some turquoise into our wardrobe starting this spring and embrace a new decade of healing from the inside out.
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January 4th, 2010 at 10:51 am
Hello! Does turquoise look good in everybody?
January 4th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
Andrea, the color turquoise is thought to be a “universal” color. So in short “yes”, turquoise is a good color on everyone. BUT, I must counter that as a color analyst by saying that you should also take into account how bright or soft the color is on you. Some people have a very “soft” appearance and therefore a “bright” electric turquoise would not be the best shade for them. I’d put them in a “softer” version.