Pantone Colour of the Year was announced as PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue. According to Pantone, this colour represents a dependable and stable foundation to move forward to a new era. It brings calmness, confidence and connection.

‘We are living in a time that requires trust and faith. It is this kind of constancy and confidence that is expressed by Pantone 19-405 Classic Blue, a solid and dependable blue hue we can always rely on.’ said Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute.

Think traditional, soothing and strong.

It is also versatile which means it is going to be a popular choice. You can pair it with saffron yellow, soft pink and even rich forest green.