Ever wonder how clothing, interior, print and web designers know which colors are going to be in for the year? They use Pantone - a standardized color system developed in 1963 by Lawrence Herbert to solve the problems of color perception and matching.
It works like the ever familiar paint chip samples you find at the hardware store do, or the hair color samples that your stylist uses, except that Pantone sets the stage for the trendy paint and fabric colors. They also provide great tools, some free, on their website and offer helpful tips and articles ranging from how to find the perfect color scheme in your clothing to finding the right interior design colors. You can even get a sneak peak at the hot color schemes for Spring, 2011 (PDF).
For the true colorista, Pantone even has a hotel in Brussels where you can soak up amazing color and comfort all at the same time.
So next time you are stuck wondering about what cool colors you want to add to your wardrobe or your home or office, nose around the Pantone website for some inspiration.
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