PANTONE COLOUR OF THE YEAR 2018 | ULTRAVIOLET

As soon as the first of December rolls around, all of us in the burmatex design department are impatiently awaiting the announcement from Pantone of what the new years "colour of the year" will be.

For 2018, we have moved on from Greenery 15-0343 to Ultraviolet 18-3838.

“It’s the most complex of all colors; it takes two shades that are seemingly diametrically opposed — blue and red — and brings them together to create something new.” 

-Pantone

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A dramatic purple shade, also connected to the wellness movement (like Greenery) when you consider the link to amethyst crystals and the mystical, magical and hopeful aura that Ultraviolet exudes. Images of galaxies, neon hints and futuristic vibes accompany the launch on Pantone's website.

image sources L-R: pantone, pinterest, the tokyo dome, pinterest, pinterest, not on the high street

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products L-R: infinity, code, grade, hadron, lateral, tivoli

image sources L-R: pantone, hella jongerius breathing colour (the design museum), lazy oaf, designers own, designers own, california designing freedom (the design museum)

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You can see more purple installation images from us here and we will also be updating our colour of the year Pinterest board throughout 2018 too!

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