The Pantone Blue
With the dawn of each new year comes a new Pantone color, carefully chosen, keeping in mind the trends of today and that of tomorrow. This year, Pantone chose tranquility and non-aggression. This year, Pantone chose Classic Blue.
Pantone’s history of unique, bold and bright color choices (Living Coral in 2018, Tangerine Tango in 2012) make this year’s selection seem rather simple. That, however, is the point, they claim. Classic Blue brings about a feeling of familiarity in a fast-paced world of uncertainties. Laurie Pressman, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute, tells TIME, “From now and then [1999], there’s the same feeling of trepidation about the world, which is why, based on what we saw happening in our global culture, we selected Pantone 19-4052, Classic Blue, to be our color of the year for 2020. It’s a reassuring blue, full of calm and confidence. It builds connection.” Classic Blue is also the color that is easily relatable and “honest.” Pantone swatch psychologists would even go so far as to say it is an antidote to perpetual stress and anxiety.
- The Pantone Color Institute conducts global research into contemporary color trends, early in the spring, using a full 9 months to come to a consensus. Representatives from various nations’ color standards groups gather in “secret meetings” across Europe and spend their days in discussion and debate before choosing a color for the following year.
- The choice of color itself is made through careful observation of recurring patterns. This choice then later dictates and foreshadows the color trend for the upcoming year. The selection process determines what we know as ‘Color of the Year.’
How was it chosen?
Classic Blue and You
In the world of furniture Classic Blue has immense significance. Due to the color’s simplicity, it has always taken the forefront in terms of interior design and furniture. Homes like the Anne-Laure Dubois apartment in Paris have taken Classic Blue to new levels, turning interiors into abodes of serenity. At the end of the day, when you return home, there’s nothing better than settling in with the tones of dusk, relaxing in the familiarity.
It is remarkable how a color so simple is set to define the future of furniture and interior design as we know it. In 2020, look out for Classic Blue, the hue of tranquility.
Khenshu & Classic Blue
At the cusp of the new year, Khenshu intends to jump on the classic blue bandwagon, incorporating the color into our luxury furniture. Our contemporary silver furniture blends well with themes of any color, giving your home a suitable and modern look. The chic mix of classic blue and elegant silver is bound to make any house look regal, calm and sophisticated. Khenshu is excited to be a part of your experimental journey and hopes to color your furniture experiences with our stellar silver furniture.