Ultra Rich, Ultra Cool, Ultra Violet: Working with the Pantone Color of the Year

Every year, the color experts over at Pantone spend weeks and months studying trends in the art, fashion, and design worlds to select the color of the year. A reflection of its upcoming year, this is the color that represents the moment, the life of its given time frame, and for 2018 they did not disappoint.

Introducing, Ultra Violet: luxurious, elegant, playful, and bold.

Despite its regal beauty, purple is often known as one of the most divisive colors in the design world, so one may be wondering why Pantone would choose such a shade. According to them:

“Ultra Violet can transform a room into one of extraordinary self-expression, or conversely its polish can tone down a room with subdued, modern pairings. Adding spice and brightness, Ultra Violet calls attention to a tufted couch, piece of art or accent wall. As a color that can take you in so many directions, Ultra Violet makes a statement in any space, whether it’s one of tradition and elegance or unexpected boldness.”

If you’re anything like us then you fell in love with Ultra Violet instantly, and want to add it to your home as soon as possible. You may also be scratching your head wondering how you can possibly decorate with such a vibrant color without veering off into garish or childish territory. Luckily for purple lovers everywhere, this shade is a lot more versatile than you’d think.

Feminine and Classic –
Paired with lighter tones such as silver or white, the brightness of Violet takes on a more ethereal, whimsical quality, while neutral tones like beige, taupe, and light mauve ground purple into a more traditional, upscale style.

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Glamorous and Regal-
Given purple’s history as the color of royalty, one could argue that nothing pairs better with it than gold. When used sparingly it will add a touch of richness and warmth to your home, and when used a lot can evoke a feeling of Old World elegance and the grandeur of classic Hollywood.

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Bold and Daring-
For the true modern sophisticate, black is best. Use black as the main accent when decorating with purple to really let it’s beauty shine.

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