And the Color of the Year Is …
TURQUOISE!
Each year The Pantone Color Institute selects a color based on its general sense of the world’s mood. Turquoise, while combining serene blue and invigorating green, evokes thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and an escape from everyday troubles, while restoring a sense of well-being at the same time.
“In many cultures, turquoise occupies a very special position in the world of color,” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “It is believed to be a protective talisman, a color of deep compassion and healing, and a color of faith and truth, inspired by water and sky. Through years of color word-association studies, we also find that Turquoise represents an escape to many – taking them to a tropical paradise that is pleasant and inviting, even if only a fantasy.”
I’d say that’s a pretty accurate description of what most people would hope for in the new year – faith, truth, compassion – and an escape. Heaven knows I can’t afford a “real” tropical paradise escape, but a few yards of turquoise fabric – yea, that’s right up my alley!
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December 31st, 2009 at 8:10 AM
I prefer a slightly bluer shade of Turquoise, but I do like some turquoise. I am glad they picked it as color of the year.
December 31st, 2009 at 11:47 PM
I think turquoise is perfect for 2010! Happy New Year Melisa!
January 1st, 2010 at 1:54 AM
I’m dreaming of those beaches and the turquoise water. Have a Wonderful New Year!!
January 1st, 2010 at 5:08 AM
That is interesting. And that was such a popular color in the early 50s as people were joyously recovering from WWII.
Happy New Year, Melisa!
January 1st, 2010 at 8:05 PM
I love turquoise! Thanks for sharing the info! Hope to see more of this color!
January 18th, 2010 at 11:17 PM
That was fun and interesting to read. Thanks for sharing that! I love turquoise. It’s really hot right now and I think it is a color well loved by quilters. I see it so often. It’s a beautiful color.