Exciting news

[kodydog]

Well maybe not that exciting.

Pantone chooses Marsala as 2015 Color of the Year
http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/494093-pantone-chooses-marsala-2015-color-year

[sofadoc]

Well.......that means that 3 years from now, all of my customers will come through the door clamoring for Marsala.

[Dede]

"While Pantone 18-3224 Radiant Orchid, the captivating 2014 color of the year, encouraged creativity and innovation, Marsala enriches our mind, body and soul, exuding confidence and stability," said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute.

"Much like the fortified wine that gives Marsala its name, this tasteful hue embodies the satisfying richness of a fulfilling meal, while its grounding red-brown roots emanate a sophisticated, natural earthiness," she said. "This hearty, yet stylish tone is universally appealing and translates easily to fashion, beauty, industrial design, home furnishings and interiors."

Marsala provides a unifying element for interior spaces, Pantone said, calling it a rich and welcoming hue in accent pieces, accessories and paint. Marsala's plush characteristics are enhanced when the color is applied to textured surfaces, making it an ideal choice for rugs and upholstered living room furniture, the institute said.

Additionally, Marsala is ideal for use in graphic design and packaging, according to Pantone. Eye-catching, but not overwhelming or bright, it draws in consumers and is an alluring shade at point-of-purchase.


Seriously, who writes this stuff?

[byhammerandhand]

Beats the IDs that I know, who seem to rely on the adjective "Fun" for everything.

[sofadoc]

This means that our fabric suppliers will change the current color name of 80 different shades of wine to "Marsala".

Remember when mauve ranged from a brownish orchid hue, all the way to titty pink?