"Orange is red brought nearer to humanity by yellow."-Wassily Kandinsky
Despite all the dire predictions, looks like even the Mayans do not really believe the world will end in 2012. Shall we all breathe a collective sigh of relief? Maybe. An optimist would say it was perhaps this good news that inspired Pantone to select Tangerine Tango (a warm orange similar to coral) as the color of the year. Orange is fun and happy--symbolic of the good times ahead. A pessimist would say the global authority on color just happened to pick a color reminiscent of a fiery blaze as seen here. Coincidence? Maybe. Well, whether you need a color to paint your 2012 survival bunker or just need some fun accessories for another one of the (many) years you plan on spending on this planet, here's all you need to know about the trendy hue.
According to Pantone, pop culture, fashion and finance all influenced the decision to select the color. “Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. “Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy.” Pantone also says that the color will provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward. A lot of pressure for a color, right? But if any color can do it, orange can. The color has already been prominent in Spring 2012 runways, the latest home decor collections and beauty products. Inspired? Here's a list of the pops of orange you see above, inspired by Pantone's choice:
Asos Storm Point Court Shoes
CB2 Parlour Atomic Orange Chair
Nanette Lepore Spring 2012 Runway (Ready to Wear)
Butter London nailpolish in Jaffa
DwellStudio Labyrinth Persimmon Pillow
Asos Sweater
Paper Source 2012 Datebook
West Elm Picnic Flatware
Clare Vivier Foldover Clutch
Tory Burch Patent Eddie Ballet Flat
image source: pantone.com, crateandbarrel.com, us.asos.com, style.com, butterlondon.com, dwellstudio.com, toryburch.com, seeviver.com, westelm.com, paper-source.com
-SD
i'm so glad orange is getting it's day..always been a big fan! loving the asos heels:)
Posted by: AnthroGirl | January 11, 2012 at 01:45 PM
Love that pillow and cute flats!
Posted by: erin | January 11, 2012 at 11:36 PM