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Trend Alert: The Color of 2015

Posted by Andie on January 26, 2015

Recently, the Pantone Institute, the world's leading authority on color and design, announced the "Color of the Year" for 2015..... Get excited, because it sounds like Marsala is going to be the new hot hue in fashion, beauty & interior design.

Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute explains, "Much like the fortified wine that gives Marsala its name, this tasteful hue embodies the satisfying richness of a fulfilling meal, while its grounding red-brown roots emanate a sophisticated, natural earthiness. This hearty, yet stylish tone is universally appealing and translates easily to fashion, beauty, industrial design, home furnishings and interiors."

What do you think? I'm going to be honest- I wasn't sold at first. For the past several years Pantone has selected bright & vibrant colors as the Color of the Year, and Marsala seems very different. The more I see of it the more that it's starting to grow on me though. It's rich, elegent, and welcoming-- I don't know that I'd necessarily paint an entire wall Marsala, but it's a great color for accents, rugs, and upholstered surfaces. And now, for some Marsala inspiration.....