Minimalism has been having a moment in design—soft neutrals, delicate typography, and clean white space have been the go-to for years. But in 2025, things are taking a turn. Designers are ditching muted palettes in favor of bold colors, dynamic type, and layered textures that command attention. Instead of neutral
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Pantone’s Color of the Year always sparks conversation, and 2025 is no different. With the unveiling of Mocha Mousse (17-1230), a rich and comforting brown hue, reactions have ranged from excitement to skepticism. Let’s dive into what makes this pick special—and polarizing—and explore how you can incorporate this trend-setting shade
Winter is here and so are specially curated winter color palettes to elevate your holiday- or winter-themed design projects. Ideal for graphic designers seeking inspiration for a holiday event flyer, a seasonal menu, or a captivating poster showcasing the beauty of winter, these meticulously crafted color palettes will help you
From the color experts who brought us Viva Magenta, Veri Peri, Ultimate Gray, and Illuminating, Pantone is christening 2024 the year of Peach Fuzz (13-1023). A softer departure from last year’s bold pink pick, Peach Fuzz is a warm and comforting color that evokes feelings of kindness and tenderness, while
In 2023, Pantone invites us to the “Magentaverse” with its color of the year: Viva Magenta (18-1750). This rich red hue was selected by their “global team of color experts [who] comb the world looking for new color influences.” According to Pantone Vice President Laurie Pressman, they draw inspiration from
2020 introduced us to the much needed calming Classic Blue, and 2021 brought us resilience and optimism with Ultimate Gray and Illuminating. In 2022, Pantone is back to selecting a singular shade to represent the next year’s color trends: Very Peri (17-3938). After spending months sifting through trends across every
2021 is a year with so much going on that it gets not one but two Colors of the Pear from Pantone: Ultimate Gray (17-5104) and Illuminating (13-0647). Every year, Pantone’s experts keep an eye on industries and trends in order to select the most commonly used and iconic color—or
It’s that time of year again—Pantone is back with their annual Color of the Year. What’s Pantone’s pick for 2020? Classic Blue (19-4052)! After reviewing trends across different creative sectors and taking note of the colors that keep popping up in home design, fashion, consumer products, and other influential industries,
Pantone continues to dazzle us with 2019’s color of the year: Living Coral (16-1546). To select their Color of the Year, Pantone sends a team out into the field for months to explore different trends, industries, and influencers, discover where there is overlap in color selection, and finally winnow the
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