The Pantone Color of the Year for 2010 is…

December 8, 2009 · Posted in Interior design trends

Turquoise (PANTONE 15-5519)!

Pantone LLC, the leading authority on all things color and provider of professional color standards for the design industry, announced Turquoise as the color of the year for 2010. In their own words, Turquoise combines “the serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green. Turquoise evokes thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a languorous, effective escape from the everyday troubles of the world, while at the same time restoring our sense of wellbeing… Whether envisioned as a tranquil ocean surrounding a tropical island or a protective stone warding off evil spirits, Turquoise is a color that most people respond to positively. It is universally flattering, has appeal for men and women, and translates easily to fashion and interiors.”

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