2013 is going to be great
fun! For about ten years, Pantone selected one color as the “Color of the Year”
in fashion, interiors, products, even cosmetics: “Chili Pepper” in 2007, “Blue
Iris” in 2008, “Mimosa” in 2009, “Turquoise” in 2010, “Honeysuckle” in 2011 and
“Tangerine Tango” in 2012.
Emerald Green is a classic,
historical color that’s symbolic of richness and royalty. It’s our most
abundant color in nature and is both optimistic and comforting. Unlike last
year’s Tangerine Tango it doesn’t seem “retro”. Instead, this classic selection
feels innovative, adaptable and should be a hit. It’s not an easy choice for
the cosmetic industry, but, oh well! I
Where can we use Emerald
Green for design? Where won’t we see it? Certainly paint colours will soon
reflect Pantone’s samples. It’s a great accent colour for rugs, pillows, and
painted furnishings. There will be green vases, platters, linens and other
serving and tableware, too. It might be “everywhere”!
Emerald is a colour that can
work with pretty much any decorating scheme. Unless your house is mostly red
and Christmas-all-year will be the look if you add the green, you’ll find a
way. Perfect with beiges, browns, grays and other neutrals, it’s a wonderful
accent to blue,hot pink and yellow. My favorite memory from learning color
theory is that almost any colours can work together in the proper proportions.
That would include Emerald with yellow, orange, and even other greens. Yes,
that can absolutely work. Pink and green is an all-time color combo. Teaming
with red might be the exception. Peharps, just the season. Colour theory
supports that colour opposites work together (that’s red with green). We just
have preconceived notions of Christmas with that combo, so we pull away from
it.
It will be nice to put this
colour on your radar should you want to revamp your space or create a totally different
hue for your space. Here are some of suggested ways to work Emerald green;
depending on your concept:
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