2015 Color of the Year: Marsala.

With all of this talk about the new year, I thought we'd take a look at the Color of the Year.  Every year Pantone- the definitive expert on color- chooses its color of the year- the color that will take color palettes everywhere by storm.  Last year's color, Radiant Orchid, was a little underwhelming for me.  I'm already not overly fond of purple (unless it's on a completely purple-clad Greta) and that particular shade is a little hard to work with.  2015's color, though, is Marsala, which I think is a lovely choice.

http://blog.pantone.com/2014/12/pantone-reveals-color-year-2015-pantone-18-1438-marsala/
Pantone blog

With its rusty-red tone, this color is bold but subdued at the same time, while being an amazing base to blend with so many other colors.  Let's take a look at Marsala in action:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/214538050/rustic-groom-boutonniere-marsala?ref=sr_gallery_37&ga_search_query=marsala&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery
Handy CrafTS

This wedding boutonniere is lovely and natural combined with rustic browns and greens, and could be perfect for all seasons of wedding planning.

http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/87/e0/f3/87e0f3217a38208fd77d67f5d2ac8a45.jpg

Modern elegance in a scarf, which will blend nicely with blacks, grays, and reds.

http://theeverygirl.com/jen-serafinis-chicago-apartment-tour
The Everygirl

Used as a pop of color in a neutral setting, it's still muted enough to not be garish.

http://www.refinery29.com/2014/12/78909/marsala-pantone-color-year-2015#slide-3

Refinery29

Stand alone, Marsala would be a lovely hue for fingers and toes.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/214622151/marsala-color-block-pillow-cover-set-of?ref=sr_gallery_28&ga_search_query=marsala&ga_page=1&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery
Jillian Rene Decor

Color-blocked elegance with white and natural tones, these pillows would work in so many rooms.

http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/decorating/decorating-tips-techniques/color-combinations/berry-putty-burgundy
Real Simple

Mixed with pale aqua, Marsala takes center stage with the lighter hue to offset the boldness.

http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/4112265413838.jsp?cm_mmc=LS-_-Affiliates-_-QFGLnEolOWg-_-1&utm_medium=QFGLnEolOWg&utm_source=AFFILIATES&utm_content=QFGLnEolOWg&siteID=QFGLnEolOWg-L_O9nAvKQvl87UV9Ut60nA#/
anthropologie

And of course, it would look great on mixed with a variety of accessories.

So what's your take on the Color of the Year?  Do you love it or hate it, or are you wondering why this is even a thing?  Either way, look out- you're going to be seeing a lot of this color popping up.



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