Classic cars, classic movies, classic novels…all conjure a nostalgia for time and place. To indulge in the classics is to take comfort. So it is with the 2020 Pantone color of the year, Classic Blue. According to the Pantone web site, Classic Blue is meant to represent the sky at dusk, instilling calm, confidence, and connection. This enduring blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.
The color of the year is not meant only as a visual theme. Classic Blue can be representative of scents and sounds as well. According to an article by Kirsi Goldynia, CNN. The official Classic Blue scent is described in part as a “contemplation of where sky and sea meet,” the taste as, “flowering vines,” and the touch as a, “soft velvety texture.” Finally, the sound of Classic Blue is described as, “vivid nostalgia.” Another interpretation: Classic Blue has an earthy, floral musk; a sugary flavor evocative of blue raspberry syrup; the feel of a brand new, plush couch; and an underwater, ethereal sound.
So, how will you wear it? Blue is generally a favorite color of many, we certainly wear it as our ubiquitous blue jeans, and in our jewelry as well. Three of the most popular gem colors are blues, such as the Tanzanite, which is a cornflower blue, sapphire, which is a medium to rich deep blue, and blue topaz, which is usually a pale, sky blue. If you don’t want to wear Classic Blue, you can incorporate it into your lifestyle, as you will find it in paint colors, patio furniture cushions, and a plethora of home accents. If you have gorgeous blue eyes, then you already know that wearing blue can really enhance your eye color, so you could make Classic Blue your signature color for 2020. If you don’t think you look especially good in blue, though, you could always snack on some blueberries while listening to the Moody Blues while wearing your blue suede shoes. As with other trends, you may choose to adopt the Pantone Color of the Year subtly, and incorporate it into your accessories, such as a handbag or scarf. That way, you won’t be singing the fashion blues.
What was the 2019 color of the year? Read about In Living Coral here.
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