Pantone Reveals Color of the Year for 2014

CARLSTADT, N.J.—Pantone, an X-Rite company and the global color authority, announced PANTONE® 18-3224 Radiant Orchid, a captivating, enigmatic purple, as the color of the year for 2014.

“While the 2013 color of the year, PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald, served as a symbol of growth, renewal and prosperity, Radiant Orchid reaches across the color wheel to intrigue the eye and spark the imagination,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “An invitation to innovation, Radiant Orchid encourages expanded creativity and originality, which is increasingly valued in today’s society.