Pantone, the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, released the PANTONE® Fashion Color Report Spring 2009. The report features the top 10 colors for women’s fashion for spring ’09, along with designer sketches, quotes and headshots. The availability of the PANTONE Fashion Color Report coincides with the beginning of New York Fashion Week and is available free-of-charge.
Douglas HannantPROMINENT
COLORS
Lavender, Celery, Blush and Beige
INSPIRATION
Peace
SIGNATURE COLOR
Lavender
Lavender
COLOR PHILOSOPHY
Faded, diffused colo
Faded, diffused colo
Fuchsia RedPANTONE 18-2328CMYK 27 97 4 0PANTONE GOE 32-2-5C
Salmon RosePANTONE 15-1626CMYK 0 50 24 0PANTONE GOE 22-1-2C
Lucite GreenPANTONE 14-5714CMYK 48 0 31 0PANTONE GOE 108-1-1C
Super LemonPANTONE 14-0754CMYK 4 12 98 1PANTONE GOE 3-1-4C
Dark CitronPANTONE 16-0435CMYK 42 10 83 0PANTONE GOE 136-1-3C
LavenderPANTONE 15-3817CMYK 33 32 0 0PANTONE GOE 55-2-1C
Vibrant GreenPANTONE 16-6339CMYK 60 4 70 0PANTONE GOE 111-2-5C
Slate GrayPANTONE 16-5804CMYK 45 21 28 2PANTONE GOE 93-2-2C
Rose DustPANTONE 14-1307CMYK 17 25 27 0PANTONE GOE 148-1-1C
Fall ’08 saw blue and purple rise to the forefront of fashion. As is often true, colors evolve from season to season, and spring ’09 is no exception. Palace Blue, a favorite among designers this season, takes a steadfast, classic, spring navy-like tone and makes it sparkle. Paired with just about any color in the report, it offers many intriguing spring combinations. Taking purple in a lighter direction, Lavender presents a softer, more summery hue, extending the mystical aspects of purple available last fall.
As yellow continues to make its mark on the world of fashion, tangy Super Lemon brings a fun, optimistic outlook to the palette. Its luminosity is determined to evoke a smile and attract the roving consumer’s eyes. Taking a cue from its lemony neighbor, friendly and approachable Salmon Rose also conveys an optimistic outlook. The subtlest of oranges, Salmon Rose is flattering to most complexions and is beautiful with a summer glow. Think sensual and seductive Fuchsia Red for clothing, as well as lipstick and nail polish selections, this spring. With its blue undertones, this cool red is a real show-stopper, adding a sense of elegance to the palette.
Stabilizing neutrals provide practicality in a changing economic landscape. Not your average beige, Rose Dust breaks away from the typical neutrals associated with spring by adding dimension with subtle rose undertones. And with its bluish-green undertones, cool Slate Gray is a nuanced neutral that can be paired with any of the other nine colors in the report.
Three greens, each with their own distinct personality, round out the color palette for spring ‘09, perpetuating the idea of freshness and renewal. Vibrant Green, the quintessential spring hue, brings a true verdancy to the palette in a time of revitalization. Dark Citron, a citrus-inspired green, is calmer and more serious than most, offering an element of sophistication to the mix. Reflective Lucite Green, a clean, clear subtle hue, adds a slight shimmer.For more information about the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2009 please visit: www.pantone.com/spring2009
Three greens, each with their own distinct personality, round out the color palette for spring ‘09, perpetuating the idea of freshness and renewal. Vibrant Green, the quintessential spring hue, brings a true verdancy to the palette in a time of revitalization. Dark Citron, a citrus-inspired green, is calmer and more serious than most, offering an element of sophistication to the mix. Reflective Lucite Green, a clean, clear subtle hue, adds a slight shimmer.For more information about the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2009 please visit: www.pantone.com/spring2009
