Introducing The Color of the Year – Living Coral 16-1546
Pantone 16-1546 Living Coral has been announced as the Color of the Year for 2019 by Pantone Color Institute. This coral hue has a golden undertone that is vibrant yet subtle providing warmth and a sense of comfort while keeping last year’s Color of the Year within reach.
Living Coral was chosen to symbolize the increasing desire for authentic engagement in the ever-changing digital world. We are spending more time online and less time face to face. Automation and convenience are becoming a part of the fabric of our society. Living Coral represents our need to connect and socialize even in the advancing world of technology.
The choice of Living Coral by the Pantone Color Institute is also in recognition of the endangered coral reef ecosystem. Known as the “Rainforest of the Seas,” the coral reefs are home to 25% of the ocean’s wildlife. Through natural and human-made disasters, the coral reefs are slowly dying. This choice of color is to bring awareness to the beauty within our oceans.
How is the Color of the Year Chosen?
For two decades, the Pantone Color Institute has worked to provide the world with a color that speaks to the every changing tone in society. Pantone color experts spend hours researching color influences around the globe in all areas of life including fashion, design, architecture, music, film, and art.
About Pantone Color Institute
The Pantone Color Institute is the business unit within Pantone that highlights top seasonal runway colors, 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 leverage the power, psychology, and emotion of color in their design strategy.
Here Are a Few Ways to Bring Living Coral into your Home in 2019:
1 – Dress up Your Living Room with a Beautiful Armchair
Cozy armchairs always create comfort and elegance. This Winnetka Arm Chair and Ottoman in Coral Medallion is available at Home Depot.
For an even more sophisticated look, add this gorgeous Aubine Armchair which is available at Joss & Main.
2 – Accessorize with Texture
Winter officially starts this month. Add an extra layer of warmth to your bedroom by adding a cozy textured throw blanket on your bed. One of the easiest ways to elevate a room is just by adding new throw pillows. Add a beautifully textured throw pillow to your couch, armchair or bed to create a new look instantly.
3 – Update a Study
Give a smaller room like your study a facelift by repainting the dark wooden panels with a bright coral. Don’t be afraid to add coral to the max by bringing in coral furniture pieces that tie the room together.
4 – Magnify your Front Door
Another super easy way to update your home is to magnify the front door with a bold pop of color. This home in the Bahamas has created a beautiful palette with a vibrant coral front door, neutral grasscloth wallpaper and a lovely white lamp with a natural colored shade.
Love DIY Projects?
1 – Bring an old bookcase to life with a little bit of paint
This bookcase is instantly transformed into a statement piece with just a couple of coats of paint. Finish the look with some greenery and white accent pieces. This bookshelf brings the ocean to life. Apartment Therapy has a great tutorial on how to spray paint metal furniture.
2 – Add a new coat of paint to an end table
A fresh coat of paint on an end table can bring a whole new element of color to a bedroom. Especially when paired with cooler shades with blue, green, and purple.
Tell us your thoughts on Pantone’s color of the year and feel free to share your DIY projects and pics showing us where you plan to or have already used this warm and inviting color in your home!
