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Pantone 2017

















Pantone have launched their Colour of the Year for 2017. Titled Greenery it gives connotations of natural elements and a fresh change from the previous years colours which were much more man made than the natural bright green tone we see for 2017.

The Greenery swatch 15-0343 has been used by many years for designers in interior design industry to create warm room sets that blend effortlessly together, I think this is a great example of the timelessness of the colour and a perfect reason for Pantone to have chosen it.

Through practise I think Greenery is a good colour choice after the turmoil and unrest of 2016 it is important to usher in calming designs throughout 2017 and Pantone will be at the heart of it through colour choices such as Greenery representing that calm, warming feel.

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