Pantone Colour of the Year has influenced multiple industries for over 20 years whether it is in product development, packaging, purchasing decisions and graphic design.
Recently Pantone announced the two colours for the year 2021: Ultimate Gray and Illuminating.
These two independent colours highlight how different elements come together to support one another. The union of PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating is one of strength and positivity.
As per the sources, Pantone said on its announcement, ‘As people look for ways to fortify themselves with energy, clarity, and hope to overcome the continuing uncertainty, spirited and emboldening shades satisfy our quest for vitality. PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating is a bright and cheerful yellow sparkling with vivacity, a warming yellow shade imbued with solar power. PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray is emblematic of solid and dependable elements which are everlasting and provide a firm foundation.’
