Pantone LLC, an X-Rite company (NASDAQ: XRIT), and the global
authority on color and provider of professional color standards for
the design industries, today announced PANTONE®
17-1463 Tangerine Tango, a vivacious, enticing hue, as the
color of the year for 2012.
PANTONE(R) 17-1463 Tangerine Tango, the
color of the year for 2012. (Photo: Business Wire)
The 2011 color of the year, PANTONE 18-2120 Honeysuckle,
encouraged us to face everyday troubles with verve and vigor.
Tangerine Tango, a spirited reddish orange, continues to provide
the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward.
“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.”
Over the past several years, orange has grown in popularity and
acceptance among designers and consumers alike. A provocative
attention-getter, Tangerine Tango is especially appealing in men’s
and women’s fashion. Fashion designers featured in the PANTONE
Fashion Color Report Spring 2012, including Tommy Hilfiger, Nanette
Lepore, Cynthia Steffe by Shaun Kearney, Elie Tahari and Adrienne
Vittadini, are incorporating this attractive orange into their
spring collections. A fun, lively take on a traditional autumnal
hue, Tangerine Tango will surely carry through to fall fashion as
well.
A winner in cosmetics because of its versatility, Tangerine
Tango is a bit exotic, but in a very friendly, non-threatening way.
Add a sultry flair to lips, cheeks and nails with Tangerine Tango.
An unexpected eye shadow color, Tangerine Tango is a complementary
opposite that flatters blue or green eyes. When paired with brown
eyes, it brings out an amber cast.
SEPHORA + PANTONE UNIVERSE
Sharing a strong passion for how color can transform a face,
mood or even an attitude, Pantone has partnered with Sephora, the
leading beauty specialty retailer, to create an extraordinary
collection that will change how consumers wear, feel and think
about color. Launching in spring 2012, SEPHORA + PANTONE
UNIVERSE™ delivers insightful color forecasting, timely trends
and powerful seasonal product collections. To celebrate the launch,
SEPHORA + PANTONE UNIVERSE proudly presents the first Color
of the Year beauty collection.
“These products allow for on-trend, uninhibited expression,
while being exceptionally wearable,” commented Gilbert Soliz, lead
artist for Sephora PRO. “Whether she is looking to create a bold
look featuring Tangerine Tango, or if demure trend expression is
more her style, the collection allows for customized
wearability.”
The limited edition collection features a variety of products
including eye shadow, lipstick, lip gloss, nail polish and
accessories, and will be available in Sephora Americas beginning
March 2012.
Tangerine Tango for Interiors and More
Energize interior spaces with Tangerine Tango patterned home
accessories. Pillows, bedspreads and tabletop accessories in this
high-impact hue add spice to any room. Or incorporate Tangerine
Tango appliances and personal electronics for an unexpected pop of
color. Looking for an inexpensive way to perk up your home? Paint a
wall in Tangerine Tango for a dynamic burst of energy in the
kitchen, entryway or hallway.
Tangerine Tango products are also available from Chronicle Books
(creator of Pantone paperback journals and publisher of “Pantone:
The Twentieth Century in Color”), Dessy (a leading manufacturer of
bridesmaid, social-occasion and flower-girl dresses), MyColor
inspired by Pantone (a spirited new collection of grab-and-go
paints), PANTONE PAINTS (Pantone’s line of superior-quality,
eco-friendly paint), Rickshaw of San Francisco (lightweight and
stylish messenger bag created especially for Pantone) and W2
(creator of the iconic PANTONE Chip mug).
Cross-Referencing to Other PANTONE Libraries
PANTONE 17-1463 Tangerine Tango can also be cross-referenced to
all other PANTONE Libraries including PANTONE PLUS and PANTONE Goe™
for graphic design. For cross-referencing information, see
www.pantone.com/COY2012.
About the PANTONE Color of the Year
The color of the year selection is a very thoughtful process. To
arrive at the selection, Pantone quite literally combs the world
looking for color influences. This can include the entertainment
industry and films that are in production, traveling art
collections, hot new artists, popular travel destinations and other
socio-economic conditions. Influences may also stem from
technology, availability of new textures and effects that impact
color, and even upcoming sports events that capture worldwide
attention.
For more than a decade, Pantone’s Color of the Year has
influenced product development and purchasing decisions in multiple
industries, including fashion, home and industrial design, as well
as product packaging and graphic design. Past colors include:
- PANTONE 18-2120 Honeysuckle (2011)
- PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise (2010)
- PANTONE 14-0848 Mimosa (2009)
- PANTONE 18-3943 Blue Iris (2008)
- PANTONE 19-1557 Chili Pepper
(2007)
- PANTONE 13-1106 Sand Dollar (2006)
- PANTONE 15-5217 Blue Turquoise
(2005)
- PANTONE 17-1456 Tigerlily (2004)
- PANTONE 14-4811 Aqua Sky (2003)
- PANTONE 19-1664 True Red (2002)
- PANTONE 17-2031 Fuchsia Rose
(2001)
- PANTONE 15-4020 Cerulean (2000)
About Pantone
Pantone LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of X-Rite, Incorporated,
has been the world’s color authority for nearly 50 years, providing
design professionals with products and services for the colorful
exploration and expression of creativity. Always a source for color
inspiration, Pantone also offers paint and designer-inspired
products and services for consumers. More information is available
at www.pantone.com.
About X-Rite
X-Rite, Incorporated, is the global leader in color science and
technology. The company, which now includes color industry leader
Pantone, develops, manufactures, markets and supports innovative
color solutions through measurement systems, software, color
standards and services. X-Rite’s expertise in inspiring, selecting,
measuring, formulating, communicating and matching color helps
users get color right the first time and every time, which
translates to better quality and reduced costs. X-Rite serves a
range of industries, including printing, packaging, photography,
graphic design, video, automotive, paints, plastics, textiles,
dental and medical. For further information, please visit
www.xrite.com.
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