After green 'Greenery', star color of the year in 2017 , the star color of the year 2018 has just been unveiled, this is PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet .
The Ultra Violet, star of 2018
In 2018, we should see life in purple. Neither flashy nor pale, it is ultra-violet that is in the spotlight. A dense color that does not return to nature (like Greenery or Marsal, for example) but rather to the mystery. For X-Rite society, this color indeed suggests the mysteries of the cosmos and discoveries beyond what we are today. A theme that perfectly fits the trend 'galaxy' already very present in fashion but also in the constellations that permeate the decor ! Beyond the mystical side, this dense violet is also a symbol of counter-culture and anticonformism. Auspicious for a 2018 year that we hope to keep its promises!
18 years of Pantone colors
For 18 years, Pantone has been deciphering the trends to choose the iconic color of a whole year, one that will inspire designers and influence trends. Year after year, the list goes up. A little history of the most popular colors over the years:
- In 2000: Cerulean
- In 2001: Fuchsia Rose
- In 2002: True Red
- In 2003: Aqua Sky
- In 2004: Tigerlily
- In 2005: Blue Turquoise
- In 2006: Sand Dollar
- In 2007: Chili Pepper
- In 2008: Blue Iris
- In 2009: Mimosa
- In 2010: Turquoise
- In 2011: Honeysuckle
- In 2012: Tangerine Tango
- In 2013: Emerald
- In 2014: Radiant Orchid
- In 2015: Marsala
- In 2016: Serenity and Rose Quartz
- In 2017: Greenery
