Now lemme introduce myself….Pantone Color of the Year 2018!
Soooo I know it's March and most times the Pantone Color of the Year is already announced....but because this particular color is one of my favorite hues, I had to share with you this incredible worthiness of Pantone's colorway: ULTRA VIOLET! Now if you don't know what or who Pantone is, it's the world-renowned authority on color and provider of color systems and leading technology for the selection and accurate communication of color across a variety of industries. "The PANTONE® name is known worldwide as the standard language for color communication from designer to manufacturer to retailer to customer."
Now let's talk about the hue...WOWZERS!
"Complex and contemplative, Ultra Violet suggests the mysteries of the cosmos, the intrigue of what lies ahead, and the discoveries beyond where we are now. The vast and limitless night sky is symbolic of what is possible and continues to inspire the desire to pursue a world beyond our own." And that is just the beginning......
"Enigmatic purples have also long been symbolic of counterculture, unconventionality, and artistic brilliance. Musical icons Prince, David Bowie, and Jimi Hendrix brought shades of Ultra Violet to the forefront of western pop culture as personal expressions of individuality. Nuanced and full of emotion, the depth of PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet symbolizes experimentation and non-conformity, spurring individuals to imagine their unique mark on the world, and push boundaries through creative outlets."
Pantone does not hold back with the varieties of uses this color attributes to in design, fashion, architecture, beauty, etc.
This space entices the senses of using Ultra Violet subtly but making a huge impact!
In architecture, just a simple expression to the door makes a bold statement using ultra violet. I love this!!!
I just love this color....so rich and royal.....love love love!
I just designed a space using this hue with the crystal rocks that helped to bring a pop to it. Very exotic color choice....extremely elegant and still fun!
Beauty is no exception here....just stunning!
Even through iconic imagery, it is not exempt from the beautiful hue....playing tribute to one of my favorite ultra violet legends....PRINCE! Art is a beautiful representation of life...and this is no different.
Let's end on a true beauty wearing ultra violet, my West Indian sister from another mister, Ms. Rihanna! Rocking the heck outta that hue. Go Ri Ri! Those shades are dope!
Here were a few examples of how the Pantone Color of the Year 2018 were expressed through art, fashion, beauty, architecture, and of course design.....Ultra Violet is my ultimate fave! What do you think about it?
Until next time,
Live...Love...Design!
xo Renae
(All photos are courtesy of my Pinterest)
