Two of the most influential companies involved inPantone and AkzoNobel, the color development companies, have named their versions of the “color of the year.” Which shades did they prefer? What do designers and decorators like? We decided to figure it out. Which color deserves to be the best this year? Pantone Research Center experts are sure that it should be the color of the strong dessert wine Marsala. The AkzoNobel Color Institute came to a different opinion — they preferred the warm pastel orange-copper shade Copper Orange. We conducted our research, asked designers, artists, and decorators for their opinions, analyzed the pros and cons of each color, and decided to share the results of our work with you.
Trapped in a wine hue
Velvet burgundy color has captivated this yearhearts of Pantone specialists. The past year, with their light hand, passed under the auspices of refreshing purple, which became famous in the design sphere as Radiant Orchid, which means "shining orchid" in translation. This year, color developers decided to move away from cold shades and plunged into the world of the captivating wine shade Marsala, which owes not only the name to the famous intoxicating drink, but also the rich velvety trail of color. The Pantone company is one of the main "dictators" in the world of color fashion. Here, not only are professional standards in various areas of design born, but also special color catalogs and professional devices are created to help determine the exact color. Since 2000, the Pantone Color Institute has taken on the responsibility of naming the color of the year. The history of Pantone begins in 1963, when its founder Herbert Lawrence created the world's first color guide, which is used by designers around the world to this day. Herbert collected many shades, numbered them and gave each an individual name. This idea came to him when he started working in a printing house. He noticed that people called the same colors differently, without adhering to a single standard, and decided to rectify the situation. Alexey Essi-Ezing, creative director of CEOffice: - Burgundy has a wide range of perception and incredibly bold combinations with other shades. Saturated like burgundy, carrying emotionality and experience at the same time, it combines nobility and sophistication. It is not for nothing that this color was so popular in the Renaissance, harmoniously combining with gold, champagne and overseas silks. Centuries later, the color returned to fashion, to fashion platforms and interior lines. In the office segment, this color is also very popular - soft zones and wall decoration in this color instantly attract attention, placing soft accents in the middle of everyday work.
Pink Glow of Bronze
AkzoNobel's Color of the Year is Delicatepastel Copper Orange, which contains sunny orange and colorful copper shades. Together they form a warm color ensemble. It sets the mood for pleasant communication, encourages relaxation and creates harmony in the interior. This year's choice differs significantly from the main "violin" of last season - pastel blue shade "teal". AkzoNobel is a "shark" of the world production of coatings and paints. The corporation includes world-famous Dulux, Eka, Sikkens. For 12 years, AkzoNobel has been publishing the Color Futures publication, which collects the works of colorists, designers and artists working at the AkzoNobel Color Institute. They determine the main directions in which the world of design will develop in the coming year, and also announce the color of the year.
Marsala in the interior
The burgundy color creates a festive atmosphere in the interiorfurnishings, so it is ideal for living rooms. Armchairs with velvet upholstery in Marsala color look attractive and prestigious. Since this color is distinguished by its saturation, it can be used as an accent in accessories, art objects, furniture, textiles or wallpaper. Not everyone will dare to paint the walls in this shade - this can be done by creative and bright individuals who are not afraid of experiments. This technique is best suited for an office, since Marsala stimulates brain activity. Partially, the Marsala color can be used in the kitchen or in the dining area. Here it will be appropriate, since it can awaken the appetite. But it is undesirable to use it in the bedroom, since it has an exciting effect on the psyche. Only small references to it are possible in the form of a bedside lamp or a blanket with burgundy-brown inserts. Anastasia Zakharova, artist and interior designer: - Marsala is a muted burgundy, wine color. After last year's Radiat Orchid, bold and cold, it definitely warms and gives a sense of coziness and luxury. It is perfect for both oriental (Moroccan) interiors, for example, as plaster or carpets, and for the traditional English style, where it is reflected in textiles, wallpaper, accessories. It goes well with cold shades of gray, with wood, copper and complex textures. Marsala-colored walls will look great, and furniture with a light patina will give a sense of history. It is worth remembering that this shade is not as active and aggressive as red, but nevertheless it has a rather stimulating effect, so be careful with its quantity.
In captivity of bronze bliss
Soft and enveloping Copper Orangeimmerses you in an atmosphere of comfort. You want to be in such an interior and feel the warm influence of the orange-copper shade. It does not depress, creates a positive atmosphere, and encourages a pleasant pastime. Copper Orange is somewhat similar to the color of pink pearls - it has the same shining iridescence, which is largely due to the bronze shade. Orange, when mixed with it, turns into a delicate peach-pink tone. If we consider light shades of this color, they are most suitable for relaxation areas - bedrooms, bathrooms. For living rooms and communication areas, it is better to use saturated tones. A kitchen or dining room made in this color will look good. Copper Orange will be equally good both on its own and in combination with orange, white, pink shades. Copper accessories will be a harmonious addition to such an interior, which will emphasize the iridescence and depth of the color. Anastasia Zakharova, artist and interior designer: - Copper has not given up its positions in the field of interior design since last year. European brands have begun to actively use copper in the interiors of the kitchen, living room and bedroom - this is tableware, fittings, furniture parts, lamps, finishing elements. Copper is perfect for such fashionable trends as loft and vintage. In addition to private interiors, copper perfectly complements the space of cafes and restaurants, modern offices and stores.
Who will win: burgundy versus copper
Which color deserves to be the best?Marsala makes the interior noble, orange-copper creates a friendly atmosphere. Both colors are not irritating, are self-sufficient, can be used solo and as accents. Warm and enveloping, these shades cannot oppose each other, on the contrary, their fusion in one interior will look interesting and even advantageous. And here is what our regular experts think about the colors of the year. Alexey Essi-Ezing, creative director of CEOffice: - Copper elements are very popular now, they have replaced bright gold, which gives off philistinism and pseudo-luxury. Vintage and passion for things with history, a bold combination of cold and aged turn copper and bronze shades into a stormy "mixture" of cultures and generations. But you need to be careful with copper shades, because copper is not only a valuable element of the table, but can also harm its owner in large quantities. Therefore, make copper accents, but do not give this color the main role. Ekaterina Volkonskaya, CEO of DECORHOME: - I like Copper Orange the most. I think its combination with turquoise is relevant this season. Burgundy is beautiful, but I wouldn't call it the color of the year.
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