The desire for tranquility, strength, and optimism have inspired a Fall 2016 color palette that is led by the Blue family. Along with anchoring earth tones, exuberant pops of vibrant colors also appear throughout the collections. Transcending gender, these unexpectedly vivacious colors in our Fall 2016 palette act as playful but structured departures from your more typical fall shades. Blue skies represent constancy as they are always above us. Grays give a feeling of stability, Red tones invite confidence and warmth, while the hot Pinkish Purples and Spicy Mustard Yellows suggest a touch of the exotic. Leatrice EisemanExecutive Director of the Pantone Color Institute
RIVERSIDE • •
Cool and calming, strong and stable Borders on exciting, yet maintains a sense of constancy
AIRY BLUE • •
Weightless compared to other other autumn themed colours which are darker and heavier Youthful but sophisticated
SHARKSKIN • •
Extremely versatile; could be paired with any colour Subtle tone could be used to rest other colours on
AURORA RED • •
Bold yet not harsh on the eyes Exciting and dynamic
WARM TAUPE • •
Neutral colour suggests stability timeless
DUSTY CEDAR • •
Darker version of pink palette used in spring Suggests complexity
LUSH MEADOW • •
Rich and vibrant Darker than natural greens, brings out elegance
SPICY MUSTARD • •
Vibrant among the fall palette Unexpected and unusual
POTTER’S CLAY • •
Earthy tone creates depth Expected in a fall/winter palette
BODACIOUS • •
Very versatile; could be matched with pinks and reds Unexpected in fall
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