It is one of my favorite times of the year – when The Pantone Color of the Year is announced. Ladies and Gentlemen please allow me to introduce – PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz. Oh, why the fuss and bother you say? It’s just a color, right? Nope. It is a statement, a movement, and a style Icon for these times and this year 2024.
Let me back up a little from my excitement over this color and give some background. The Pantone Color Institute™ is in its 25th year of creating customized color standards, product color consulting as well as trend forecasting, inclusive of Pantone Color of the Year, Fashion Runway Color Trend Reports, color psychology and more. Since 1963, Pantone matching system has been consistently and accurately providing colors worldwide using their proprietary numbering system and paint chip format. This information makes it possible to match paint, fabric etc. to the original shades, making decorating a snap. For a color crazy gal like me, Pantone is my “candy store”.
Rather than paraphrase the what and why of this year’s color choice, read on to get it straight from the two Women who are the Pantone leadership team.
“PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz captures our desire to nurture ourselves and others. It’s a velvety gentle peach tone whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and soul. In seeking a hue that echoes our innate yearning for closeness and connection, we chose a color radiant with warmth and modern elegance. A shade that resonates with compassion, offers a tactile embrace, and effortlessly bridges the youthful with the timeless.”
~ Leatrice Eiseman Executive Director, The Pantone Color Institute™
“Subtly sensual, PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz is a heartfelt peach hue bringing a feeling of kindness and tenderness, communicating a message of caring and sharing, community and collaboration. A warm and cozy shade highlighting our desire for togetherness with others or for enjoying a moment of stillness and the feeling of sanctuary this creates, PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz presents a fresh approach to a new softness. An appealing peach hue softly nestled between pink and orange….”
~ Elly Cheng, VP Pantone Color Institute™
I live by three words, my Triangle – Kindness – Bravery – Integrity. So the thought behind this color really resonates for me. This color says it all and lays down the guide rails for a beautiful and peaceful New Year.
Enjoy it, Be well, Be Stylish and Be Happy as you Glow with me through 2024!