Pantone's 2020 Color of the Year is Classic Blue

Instilling calm, confidence and connection, Pantone's 2020 Color of the Year, 19-4052 Classic Blue, highlights a desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.

A timeless and enduring blue hue, Pantone 19-4052 Classic Blue is elegant in its simplicity. Suggestive of the sky at dusk, the reassuring qualities of the thought-provoking Pantone 19-4052 Classic Blue highlight our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.

Imprinted in our psyches as a restful color, Pantone 19-4052 Classic Blue brings a sense of peace and tranquility to the human spirit, offering refuge. Aiding concentration and bringing laser like clarity, Pantone 19-4052 Classic Blue re-centers our thoughts. A reflective blue tone, Classic Blue fosters resilience.As technology continues to race ahead of the human ability to process it all, it is easy to understand why we gravitate to colors that are honest and offer the promise of protection. Non-aggressive and easily relatable, the trusted Pantone 19-4052 Classic Blue lends itself to relaxed interaction. Associated with the return of another day, this universal favorite is comfortably embraced.

How To Use The Pantone Color Of The Year 2020

Kravet, a Pantone partner for 2020, showcases the cross-coordinated decor possibilities of Classic Blue.

Five unique color palettes featuring Pantone 19-4052 Classic Blue help bring this year's special shade into interior designs. Each palette conveys a different mood, illustrating the versatility of Classic Blue, and is supported by three suggested color combinations:

PONDER

Surrounded by a palette of cool blues and an array of warm and soothing shades, thoughtful and meditative Pantone 19-4052 Classic Blue helps induce a gently calming effect and feelings of peaceful tranquility to the human spirit.

SNORKEL

Evocative of a bliss-filled tropical paradise, the enchanting color story in Snorkel transports us to an idyllic destination. The addition of a classic black and white creates a dramatic contrast with the depth and strength of Pantone 19-4052 Classic Blue, providing the anchoring foundation.

DESERT TWILIGHT

 

Suggestive of the early evening sky, the boundless Pantone Classic Blue 19-4052 creates an elegant backdrop for a glittery grouping of sophisticated shades painted across the sky, adding illuminating sparkle to a Desert Twilight.

EXOTIC TASTES



 An intriguing and adventurous potpourri of tastes and colors reflective of natural seasonings, condiments and blue foods. Foods in blue similar to Pantone 19-4052 Classic Blue are rich in anthocyanins, and with their relationship to wellness and self-care, help to build a solid foundation, acting as a form of protection for good health.

UNTRADITIONAL

 

Nothing says untraditional better than an unusual and unexpected palette of colors. Standing at the helm is Pantone 19-4052 Classic Blue, a foundational shade that sets the stage for unique combinations and fun color mixes, as well as other outrageous and surprisingly shimmery fashion statements.