While spring this year has
only just arrived, Pantone is already looking ahead, having just released its
guide to the upcoming Northern Hemisphere spring 2014 color trends.
Inspired by blooming flowers, traveling
abroad and confident women, Pantone has banded together designers from New York
Fashion Week and beyond to create a refreshing, vibrant palette for 2014.
According to Pantone,the colors for spring 2014 include various tones of 10 colors matching in the chart below.
First on the palette are the very adaptable
pastels. Drawing inspiration from nature,
the three pastels can be combined
with any color on the spectrum.
Placid Blue provokes calmness and a sense of peacefulness.
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| Placid Blue |
Violet Tulip is a vintage purple,
enhancing a romantic feel.
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| Violet Tulip |
Hemlock mirrors
the springtime foliage and provides a summery,
ornamental green that is unique
from previous greens of recent seasons.
Sand is a lightly toasted,
neutral hue, which summons excitement for the relaxing days on the beach.
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| Sand |
Paloma is an essential neutral that
can be combined with any color or can be worn alone,
creating balance on the
lively palette.
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| Paloma |
Cayenne is a spicy red that heats up the neutrals.
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| Cayenne |
Freesia is a blazing yellow that
attracts much attention.
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| Freesia |
Celosia Orange is a spontaneous hue, warm with energy,inspired by tropical flowers.
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| Celosia Orange |
Both Radiant Orchid and Dazzling Blue arresting hues pair with every color across the palette. Perfectly
combined with its companion pastel and screaming confidence when united with
the fiery hues, these colors can also be considered staples for the season.
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| Radiant Orchid |
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| Dazzling Blue |
Be ahead of the game with season trends and
consider Pantone’s palette in your upcoming retail collections. Below are some jewelry pieces from Australian brands that have incorporated Pantone’s color
forecast.
Author : India Nicholson
