American color expert institute, Pantone has announced Classic Blue, or Pantone 19-4052, as its color of the year for 2020.
The color experts who have since year 2000 chosen a color for universal reflection in fashion, home furnishings, and industrial design, describes the Classic Blue color as “a reassuring presence instilling calm, confidence and connection”.
The world recognized color institute on its website regards the color of the year, Classic Blue as;
A timeless and enduring blue hue. PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue is elegant in its simplicity. Suggestive of the sky at dusk, the reassuring qualities of the thought-provoking PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue highlight our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.
Ushering the world into a new decade;
PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue brings a sense of peace and tranquility to the human spirit, offering refuge. Aiding concentration and bringing laser like clarity, PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue re-centers our thoughts. A reflective blue tone, Classic Blue fosters resilience.
Pantone Color Institute in its reason for this choice agrees technology continues to race ahead of the human ability to process it all, it is easy to understand why we gravitate to colors that are honest and offer the promise of protection.
Non-aggressive and easily relatable, the trusted PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue lends itself to relaxed interaction. Associated with the return of another day, this universal favorite is comfortably embraced.
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About Pantone Color of the Year
For over 20 years, Pantone’s Color of the Year has influenced product development and purchasing decisions in multiple industries, including fashion, home furnishings, and industrial design, as well as product packaging and graphic design.
The Pantone Color of the Year selection process requires thoughtful consideration and trend analysis. To arrive at the selection each year, Pantone’s color experts at the Pantone Color Institute comb the world looking for new color influences. This can include the entertainment industry and films in production, traveling art collections and new artists, fashion, all areas of design, popular travel destinations, as well as new lifestyles, playstyles, and socio-economic conditions. Influences may also stem from new technologies, materials, textures, and effects that impact color, relevant social media platforms and even upcoming sporting events that capture worldwide attention.
About The Pantone Color Institute™
The Pantone Color Institute is the business unit within Pantone that highlights the top seasonal runway colors, selects the Pantone Color of the Year, forecasts global color trends, and advises companies on color for product and brand visual identity. Through seasonal trend forecasts, color psychology, and color consulting, the Pantone Color Institute partners with global brands to effectively leverage the power, psychology, and emotion of color in their design strategy.
How to Use the Pantone Color of the Year 2020
We have created five unique color palettes featuring PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue to help you bring this year’s special shade into your designs.
Each palette conveys a different mood, illustrating the versatility of Classic Blue, and is supported by three suggested color combinations.
How To Apply PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue
Pantone’s Color Of The Year Since 2000
