Fall is here and Spring is the last thing on our minds, right? Well, Pantone doesn’t think so. The global color authority has released its Spring 2016 fashion color report with their top 10 color shades to wear when Spring 2016 arrives.
Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute said in a statement:
“Colors this season transport us to a happier, sunnier place where we feel free to express a wittier version of our real selves.”
According to Pantone, there is no distinctions in color choices between the men’s and women’s collections, “both of which focus on a desire to breathe and reflect, then play“.
Here’s a look at the 10 top colors for Spring 2016, according to Pantone:
[tps_title]#1: Buttercup[/tps_title]
“While the majority of the Spring/Summer palette trends toward calmness, a few diversions from the theme emerge that offer a contrast. With PANTONE 12-0752 Buttercup, designers reveal a shining beacon transporting its wearer to a happier, sunnier place.” — Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute™
[tps_title]#2: Snorkel Blue[/tps_title]
“A maritime-inspired blue, PANTONE 19-4049 Snorkel Blue plays in the navy family, but with a happier, more energetic context. The name alone implies a relaxing vacation and encourages escape. It is striking yet still, with lots of activity bursting from its undertones.” – Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute™
[tps_title]#3: Rose Quartz[/tps_title]
“The soothing, calming nature of colors in the Spring collections are led by PANTONE 13-1520 Rose Quartz, a persuasive yet gentle tone that conveys compassion and a sense of composure. Like a serene sunset, flushed cheek or budding flower, Rose Quartz reminds us to reflect on our surroundings during the busy but lighthearted spring and summer months.” – Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute™
[tps_title]#4: Peach Echo[/tps_title]
“The fashion and design communities, and consequently, consumers, have been in love with orange for several seasons. Coming to the fore this Spring is PANTONE 16-1548, Peach Echo, a shade that emanates friendlier qualities, evoking warmth and accessibility. It is an all-encompassing, tempered companion in the playful orange family.” – Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute™
[tps_title]#5: Serenity[/tps_title]
“Weightless and airy, like the expanse of the blue sky above us, PANTONE 15-3919 Serenity comforts with a calming effect, bringing a feeling of respite even in turbulent times. A transcendent blue, Serenity provides us with a naturally connected sense of space.” – Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute™
[tps_title]#6: Limpet Shell[/tps_title]
“A shade of aqua that leans toward the green family, PANTONE 13-4810 Limpet Shell is clear, clean and defined. Suggestive of clarity and freshness, its crisp and modern influences evoke a deliberate, mindful tranquility.” – Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute™
[tps_title]#7: Lilac Gray[/tps_title]
“As in most any season, the need for neutrals arises. Essentially a basic, the subtlety of the lilac undertone in PANTONE 16-3905 Lilac Gray, adds a distinctive edge to this classic gray shade.” – Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute™
[tps_title]#8: Fiesta[/tps_title]
“The high energy PANTONE 17-1564 Fiesta is a harbinger of excitement, encouraging free-spirited exploration to unknown but welcoming locales. A strong and fiery, yellow-based Red, the vivid Fiesta provides a stark contrast to the calming, softer nature of this season’s palette.” – Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute™
[tps_title]#9: Iced Coffee[/tps_title]
“A transitional color that will take us through the seasons, PANTONE 15-1040 Iced Coffee manifests as another strong neutral for the season. With its natural earthy quality, the softness and subtlety of Iced Coffee creates a stable foundation when combined with the rest of this season’s palette.” – Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute™
[tps_title]#10: Green Flash[/tps_title]
“PANTONE 15-0146 Green Flash calls on its wearer to explore, push the envelope and escape the mundane, radiating an openness that combines with the rest of the palette in unexpected but serendipitous ways. The popularity of this brilliant hue is representative of nature’s persistent influence even in urban environments, a trend continuing to inspire designers.” – Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute™
To see what colors pair well together and which designers are using these colors in their Spring 2016 collections, click here to see the full report.
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