Thoughts on the Pantone colour of 2014?

[luckyme]

So the colour of 2014 is a pinky purple colour, you can see here:
https://www.facebook.com/PantoneColor

What do you think?

I'm okay with it for my 7 year old's clothes and maybe a small accent piece for me (a scarf? Weekend handbag?). Wouldn't be able to use it in home décor though.

[Darcy Baldwin]

ewww

[lingovise]

ummm. no.
i wasn't impressed with the color they chose for last year [this year] either... bleh.

[Nettio]

I don't like the more lavender version but I don't mind the more jewel toned one. I'd just like to know which color it actually is since it doesn't seem like they agree even on their own site, haha.

[Julie Billingsley]

I don't see that color trending in scrapbooking

[NatalieKW]

I like it, but I love purple too.

[YepBrook]

(I love that color!!!)

[hollyxann]

I'll take a rain check on that. :/

[Jengerbread88]

I'm probably the wrong person to ask since purple is my absolute FAVORITE color, and also have my bedroom panted a BRIGHT (mostly pink) pinky-purple called "Hot Lips."

I'm in love with the choice. As soon as I saw it, I considered repainting my living room in the new shade (it's currently a turquoise, which I fell in love with when trying to find an emerald I loved after being so inspired by the 2013 color of the year).

[DawnMarch]

I like it - and it's SO much better than emerald that they came up with last year.

[NeverendingJen]

I love the jewel tone version, but not the lavendar

[catgoddess]

I know someone who totally LOVES IT!

[jk703]

ROFL!!!!

Originally Posted by catgoddess

I know someone who totally LOVES IT!

Um... jewel toned and in moderation!

[Nettio]

Bahahaha, that's awesome.

Originally Posted by catgoddess

I know someone who totally LOVES IT!

[webseitler]

Originally Posted by Julie Billingsley

I don't see that color trending in scrapbooking

rotfl! #kissofdeath

I hope it's the more pinky color. That one I actually like and will use. But bluish-purples make me gag. Not that I'm opinionated or anything.

[webseitler]

Originally Posted by DawnMarch

I like it - and it's SO much better than emerald that they came up with last year.

I agree with that!

But, you know... speaking of this year's color, I didn't notice an upswing in more emerald stuff all over the place. I don't see Pantone's royal degrees affecting my life all that much.

[JMC1988]

Umm, I think I'll pass. Like purple but not that good!

[Lyd]

I like it mostly. But I'm another one who likes purple in almost every form.

[lovely1m]

I prefer bright tones of purple.

[heathergw]

me no likey

[YepBrook]

To me, it's the purple in this kit by Erica, right???




I do love the color (like I said) and I'm actually wearing a shirt that exact shade right now. Haha...

[littlekiwi]

yep I'd agree with Brook.

I like purple so its an ok color for me

[rach3975]

I love purple, so I'm good with it. Who know I was so trendy...I just bought myself a shirt in the jewel toned color they're showing, and we're in the middle of redoing a bathroom in that lavender color.

[carrie1977]

Have I been living under a rock? I don't even know what Pantone is. :/

[ksbella]

I actually dont mind the colour, but I have two girls at home that LOVE purples!

[rachaelsscraps]

I actually like it. I buy a lot of clothes for my daughter in purples. Goes great with teal, turquoise, and jeans!

[webseitler]

Originally Posted by YepBrook

Yeah... but that's beautiful! And... it's also not all by itself and being very purpley. LOL!

[adi&co.]

all i see are the orchids! i adore orchids

[adi&co.]

Originally Posted by rachaelsscraps

I actually like it. I buy a lot of clothes for my daughter in purples. Goes great with teal, turquoise, and jeans!

ditto

[SmallMoments]

Icky. I loved 2013's color tho.

[alinalove]

omnom purple!
purple is all over the place in our house and the pantone one is very dominant in our bed room. it's pretty peaceful, especially when paired with greyish blue.

purple is one of my faves. but i love all colors. just am not attracted to some color combos.

[scrapapictur]

I think Brook is right. The only color that is good for is girls under 15. I am sure justice is all over that!! Not for me.

[kristalund]

i like it- pretty!

[dana]

i like it too … i think it's an awesome accent color. but i really liked last year's color too .. i think i just really like color overall .. .my clothes and my home are neutral bases (white, grey and black) with lots of pops of color … i just don't like primary colors or colors like forest green or burgundy.

[jessica31876]

I love purple and all shades of it. So Im happy with their choice

[HeatherKate]

I'm usually more of a blue-purple fan, but I like this one! Definitely more of an accent color, though. It's going to be everywhere in the spring!

[carriesmom]

I certainly think there are worst colors they could have picked. I could totally see myself pairing this as cardigan with a cream top and gray pants. I like it as a pop. I also have two girls, one of whom is obsessed with purple. I am sure these colors will make into our house one way or another.

[nun69]

I'm not a fan......but I did like the emerald

[mrshobbes]

Not a fan of lighter shades of purple. I prefer deeper, jeweled tones of it. But then, i didn't think the shade of emerald for this year was deep/bright enough to be called "emerald."

[Trista]

I'm not a fan bc orchid is an undecided color. Is it pink? Is it purple? I like both of those... but not really the mix of them both. Give me something rich and vibrant!!

[coopert]

I love it!

[Gwendlite]

Originally Posted by carrie1977

Have I been living under a rock? I don't even know what Pantone is. :/

Me either, don't feel bad!

[fifilur]

I love purple! These aren't the best as I like more vibrant colours, but I still think they're pretty.

[Milmomma]

I love emerald as its one of my favorite colors. However, I loathe purple so this years' is not for me.

[calvinawalsh]

I love the pinky purple colors-especially in flowers!