NOVEMBER, 2011
The Colour
of the year is a blushing, lively, juicy red. This radiant
shade is the most important colour for 2012 as it is at once
whimsical and serious, dynamic and soft, perfect for a tiny accent or for a
feature wall. A colour that can be many things to many people reminds us not to
look for simple solutions, but to open our minds to new ideas that are waiting
to be discovered. Red is a
powerful mood-modifier Red is held in high regard around the world for its
many symbolic purposes. In China, it is associated with good fortune; in India
it signals marital bliss and insightfulness. In many western societies it is
the colour of passion, power and festivity. Children prefer it to other
colours, grown-ups feel attracted to those who dare to wear red in public. Red
is the perfect tool to convey value and meaning, and ... >> full
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APRIL, 2011
A Colour for All Seasons
Courageous. Confident. Vital. A brave new colour, for a brave new world. Let the bold spirit of Honeysuckle infuse you, lift you and carry you through the year. It’s a colour for every day – with nothing "everyday” about it.
While the 2010 colour of the year, PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise, served as an escape for many, Honeysuckle emboldens us to face everyday troubles with verve and vigor. A dynamic reddish pink, Honeysuckle is encouraging and uplifting. It elevates our psyche beyond escape, instilling the confidence, courage and spirit to meet the exhaustive challenges that have become part of everyday life.
"In times of stress, we need something to lift our spirits. Honeysuckle is a captivating, stimulating colour that gets the adrenaline going – perfect to ward off the blues,” explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Colour Institute®. "Honeysuckle derives its positive qualities ... >> full
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