Pantone Color of the Year 2022
December is usually regarded as ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ mostly because of the holiday season. But in the design worlds it’s because Pantone - the world’s leading expert in colour - announces their Color of the Year. This has been a tradition for over 20 years and influences design decisions in colour conscious industries such as textiles, apparel, as well as interior, architectural and industrial design.
Last year’s Color of the Year was a combination: Ultimate Gray and Illuminating. This year for the first time in their history, Pantone has introduced a completely new colour: PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri.
“As we move into a world of unprecedented change, the selection of PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri brings a novel perspective and vision of the trusted and beloved blue color family, encompassing the qualities of the blues, yet at the same time with its violet red undertone, PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri displays a spritely, joyous attitude and dynamic presence that encourages courageous creativity and imaginative expressions.”
According to Eiseman, the creation of Very Peri is a reflection of the “global innovation and transformation taking place. As society continues to recognize color as a critical form of communication, and a way to express and affect ideas and emotions and engage and connect, the complexity of this new red violet infused blue highlights the expansive possibilities that lay before us”.
With a “carefree confidence” and a “daring curiosity” that invigorates the creative spirit, Very Peri helps us to “embrace the altered landscape of possibilities”, giving us a hopeful look of the future. Very Peri keeps us intrigued and works well on its own but also works harmoniously amongst Color Palettes that embrace warm and cool tones, are nature-inspired, combine classics and neutrals or display a whimsical story of fun and spontaneity.
This could mean incorporating more playfulness in our homes: unusual colour combinations, a bold accent wall, brilliant colours in textures and finishes. The blue tone of Very Peri reminds us of the sincere qualities of blue while the violet red undertone shows us the charismatic quality of red. The Color of the Year 2022, Very Peri adds a pop where needed and will help brighten a space in whatever function, with its dynamic and joyous attitude.
