Pantone Colour Institute presents the colours of the year 2021: Ultimate Gray and Illuminating. A combination of two independent colours that highlights how different elements come together to support one another and infuse light, energy and a desire for balance.
Pantone Color Institute, the American academy that every year provides forecasts on colour trends, has decided on the colours that will accompany us in 2021. For 22 years, PANTONE has used only one shade, but since 2021 will be a special year, the choice fell on PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating.
The first is a bright grey that recalls solid and dependable elements, which last over time and offer a solid foundation. It is the colour of the pebbles on the beach and of natural elements whose weathered appearance highlights an ability to stand the test of time. Ultimate Gray discreetly reassures, promoting feelings of composure, firmness and resilience. The second is a bright and cheerful yellow sparkling with vivacity, a warming yellow shade imbued with solar power.
"This union is designed to demonstrate that different elements come together to support each other," said Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute. "Practical and rock solid but at the same time warming and optimistic, the marriage between PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating is an infusion of strength, hope and positivity".
The combination of PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating is a clear message of happiness that gives us hope. As stated by the Colour Institute: "The colour mix chosen for 2021 has strong references to introspection, innovation and intuition, as well as respect for wisdom, experience and intelligence, and inspires regeneration, pushing us towards new concepts and new ways of thinking".
"In a historical moment in which people try, in every possible way, to find energy, clarity and hope to overcome this phase of uncertainty, the colours that instill determination and courage respond to our quest for vitality".