The Official Color of 2009: Mimosa Yellow!
I think it’s safe to say that January’s been off to a somewhat rocky start for a lot of people. Knowing that everyone may need some reassurance and hope that this year will turn out just dandy, Pantone, the global authority on color, has selected the official shade of 2009 as a warm, bright yellow called Mimosa.
Why not red or green or fuschia? Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, explains:
“The color yellow exemplifies the warmth and nurturing quality of the sun, properties we as humans are naturally drawn to for reassurance. Mimosa also speaks to enlightenment, as it is a hue that sparks imagination and innovation.”
Hear that? 2009 is all about focusing on optimism, imagination and innovation. Sounds about right to me. Good choice, Pantone.
[via Luxaholics]
8 Responses to “The Official Color of 2009: Mimosa Yellow!”
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I didn’t even know we had colors of the year!
Haha, thanks for sharing. I’m definitely up for
some optimism and innovation, although I do wish
the color was something a little more flattering.
Aw, I think it’s a fantastic color! I’ve been seeing a lot of great handbags in this color lately, and I think it’s actually very flattering.
Ahhh I LOVE it! This is basically one of our wedding colors.
“This particular shade of yellow, “mimosa,” to be precise, can unfortunately only be successfully worn by very particular skin tones. Put that stuff next to the wrong faces, and it will result in a mustardy version of “sallow and washed-up.” However, attractiveness is a relative concept, so if everyone looks dead… you’ll look great.”
I’m with them.
This is why Michelle Obama’s dress & coat for the Inauguration were “Mimosa!” Great choice representing a fresh-start in 09!
Hey Amanda,
Just found your blog and loved it. Your very amusing! I added you to twitter!
Classic!
Talk soon.
I didn’t know years have official colors- but looks like a good one! I’m voting for MarketLeverage blue in 2010!
I am loving the mimosa yellow!