Here's a round-up of the colours chosen for 2019 by some of the leading influencers in the world of color, Pantone, Benjamin Moore and Akzo Nobel (Dulux).
Pantone - color of the year 2019 - Living Coral 16-1546
Image source: Pantone.com
Living Coral is an orange/peach hue that is evocative and resembles sea coral which is rich and vibrant. The explanation and reasoning behind the forecasting process has always been an inside secret.
Since 2000, Pantone has been a globally renowned authority as a color trend setter and forecaster. The chosen color of the year tends to be widely used through multiple design disciplines such as graphic design, fashion design, branding, packaging and interiors. You can find out more here.
Benjamin Moore - color of the year 2019 - Metropolitan AF-690
Image source: Benjaminmoore.com
Metropolitan AF-690 is a neutral grey color, calming and sophisticated. While greys have been popular in recent years and a trend color, they are very much here to stay. In addition to the new release, Benjamin Moore have also devised a companion set of color palettes to work in conjunction with the Metropolitan AF-690. These include Beau Green 2054-20, Smoke 2122-40 and Putnam Ivory HC-39. You can find out more here.
Akzo Nobel/Dulux - color of the year 2019 - Spiced Honey
Image source: Dulux.com
Dulux has unveiled Spiced Honey as their color of the year for 2019, a warm honey brown which is both calm and elegant. The inspiration for this color is driven by the creative team based in Akzo Nobel's Global Aesthetic Centre. As part of the process, designers from various industries and design disciplines gather and collaborate over trend forecasting. In addition to Spiced Honey, the company has also released accompanying color palettes Think, Dream, Love and Act.
You can find out more here.
While these trends will prove to be influential in 2019, color remains a subjective part of the design process.
Which color do you prefer? Will you be using these in your designs in 2019? Let us know what you think.
The links included here are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only. We bear no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of any external site or for any content on subsequent websites, nor does the inclusion of these links constitute our endorsement or an approval of any products, services or opinions stated.