Pantone Color Forecast for 2003 |
Eight palettes for home decoratingCHICAGO, International Housewares Show - January 12, 2003 According to Pantone, Inc. , the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, the world of home furnishings is calming when it comes to color. Words such as "extravagant" and "shocking" are being replaced by "real" and "comforting" when describing 2003's palettes for the home, which show a decided attitude of home-as-haven and a noticeable calming of color. "The overall forecast for 2003 is one of more muted, traditional and classic shades," said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. "What we are seeing is a clear sign that now, more than ever, people are turning to their homes as havens. We are spending more and more time at home, and relying on where we live for warmth and comfort. In terms of color, that means shades that are traditional and familiar - classic, not flashy or trendy." Eiseman notes that "Consumers today are looking for functional, well-designed, quality merchandise, and they want it in a broad choice of color and finish that fits their comfort level and lifestyle." On the next two pages, browse the eight most directional color palettes for 2003, including:
1. ConnectionsWith Americans seeking a sense of connection to each other as well as to the past, many will feel comforted by a palette that suggests linkage, heritage and history, a literal patchwork of traditional colors. Styles may vary from classic to country, but the colors remain true to traditional, including deepened blues and denim blues, hunter greens, garnet reds, winter whites and warm, welcoming golden yellows. PANTONE 19-1655 Garnet PANTONE 13-0932 Cornsilk PANTONE 19-0622 Military Olive PANTONE 19-5511 Hunter Green PANTONE 11-0507 Winter White 2. RetrospectiveReminiscent of the more recent past, yet done with a contemporary flair, the Retrospective palette is inspired by mid 20th century decor and represents the continuing movement to the muted midtones that are suggestive of softer edges and vintage fabrics. The blurred images of colors seem to exist only in memory. Notable shadings are rosy taupes, light mahogany, misty grays, muted greens and pearl blues. PANTONE 14-4206 Pearl Blue PANTONE 13-1108 Cream Tan PANTONE 12-0418 Hay PANTONE 17-1505 Quail 3. DiscretionDiscretion speaks of all things organic or mineral in nature. Featured are earth-friendly colors that are the antithesis of artificiality, in treatments such as woven basketry, worn or weathered finishes and simple motifs. Inspired by the ancient Japanese art of wabi-sabi and rooted in an appreciation of natural elements, the designs and colors are modest, familiar, lacking pretension, low key and long-lived. Included in this palette are earth-reds and browns, weathered blue-purple, ochre, spruce blues, ashy woodtones and sage greens. PANTONE 16-1221 Roebuck PANTONE 17-1210 Moon Rock PANTONE 18-1444 Red Earth PANTONE 19-1020 Dark Earth PANTONE 14-1036 Ochre 4 .DiversityJust as the name implies, Diversity celebrates the variety of ethnic groups within our borders. A kaleidoscope of vivacious color, this palette is tempered by a backdrop of deep, rich shades and warm neutrals, resulting in a marriage of multi-faceted, often complex and folkloric mixtures of dusty oranges, mineral yellows and shades of spice and ebony used in tandem with vibrant fuchsia, sultry reds or bright blues. PANTONE 19-1241 Tortoise Shell PANTONE 18-0950 Cathay Spice PANTONE 19-3938 Twilight Blue PANTONE 19-1764 Lipstick Red PANTONE 18-1250 Bombay Brown See more palettes in the 2003 Pantone Color Forecast Page 2: Elan, Renewal, Moderno, Enlightenment |
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