Colour Research for 2015

Colour in Trend Research

So right now I am researching the colours that will be 'in season' in 2015, I am researching 2015 because I would rather be ahead of my time than current and I believe it could give my concept a longer life in the limelight by grabbing attention for longer. 

According to the Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, Leatrice Eiseman, 

The spring of 2015 will move towards the cooler and softer side of the colour spectrum. 

'An ethereal mix of understated brights, pale pastels and nature-like neutrals take centre stage as designers draw from daydreams of simpler times. Remembrances of retro delights, folkloric and floral art, and the magical worlds of tropical landscapes restore a sense of well-being as we head into warmer months.' -from the web page.. 

  

http://www.pantone.com/pages/fcr/?season=spring&year=2015&pid=11

The top 10 colours listed are;

*Aquamarine

cool, calming, ethereal, watery feeling, makes us feel rested, stress reducer

*Scuba Blue

cool, more playful, vibrancy, exotic paradise, escape

*Lucite Green

has not been around recently, but is creeping its way back in, retro feeling, minty glow, light in weight, transparent feel

*Classic Blue

anchor colour in spring, faithful, strong, dependable, reliable colour that is eternal and enduring, creates background for all other colours

*Toasted Almond

suntanned neutral, comforting, warm, timeless, versatile, organic, natural feeling, authenticity, toes in sand kind of shade

*Strawberry Ice

warming, healing, charming, also cooling, pinks throw a wonderful on skin in spring and summer

*Tangerine

oranges have been around in the last few seasons, spontaneous, softer, cooler, playful and tangy

*Custard

sweet, sunny, cheerful, pleasant, relaxing, good feeling, subtle, easy disposition

*Marsala

one of the foundation colours like classic blue, strength, confidence, stability, natural earthiness, excitement of wine.

*Glacier Gray

cooling, neutral colour, unobtrusive, contrasts and yet enhances all other colours, truly natures most perfect neutral colour. grey makes us think of rock, sediment and things that are dependable, strong, confident, relaxing and constant and peaceful.

And the rest are;

*Dusk Blue 

*Treetop

*Woodbine

*Sandstone

*Titanium

*Lavender Herb

I am going to take these colours and try not to stray from them for a while.. I think that if I stick to these colours, it will not only give me a decent colour pallet to try working with (something I haven't done yet), but also.. I'll be in fashion in spring 2015 lol.