Color of the Year for 2013: Emerald
After making a splash at fashion week, emerald green is the year’s must-have color.
Color forecasting firmĀ PantoneĀ has declared Emerald green as the defining shade forĀ 2013.Ā For more than a decade,Ā PantoneĀ has selected its Color of the Year, influencing product development and purchasing decisions in multiple industries including fashion, home, and beauty.
PANTONEĀ® 17-5641 Emerald is in stark contrast to last year’s Tangerine Tango. A reddish-pink shade called HoneysuckleĀ (2011) and turquoise blue (2010) are other recent Pantone picks.
“As it has throughout history, multifaceted Emerald continues to sparkle and fascinate. Symbolically, Emerald brings a sense of clarity, renewal and rejuvenation, which is so important in today’s complex world. This powerful and universally appealing tone translates easily to both fashion and home interiors,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the PantoneĀ Color Institute.
Emerald tones were noticed at Spring/SummerĀ 2013Ā ready-to-wear collections from Akris, Acne, Richard Nicoll, Vera Wang and Kenzo among others.
The rich and vibrant tone, evoking refinement and luxury, is often associated with gemstones and will also be incorporated into makeup palettes, enhancing green, blue and hazel eyes.