PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating
A marriage of colour conveying a message of strength and hopefulness that is both enduring and uplifting.
PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating, two independent colours that highlight how different elements come together to support one another, best express the mood for Pantone Color of the Year 2021. Practical and rock solid but at the same time warming and optimistic, the union of PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating is one of strength and positivity. It is a story of colour that encapsulates deeper feelings of thoughtfulness with the promise of something sunny and friendly.
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In the Home
Being a neutral grey works with almost any secondary colour, especially bright colours as they jump out against the grey with a zing.
One such shade is yellow the ultimate mood booster; with a mellow undertone it is cheerful without being too in-your-face or in its boldest form will give rooms confidence and freshness.
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The Print Affair 