Pantone Color for 2020: Beating the Winter Blues with Classic Blue
What does that even mean? To beat the winter blues? Are people actually trying to beat as in slap the happy out of the color? Or beat as in it's a race to rush winter away.
In North Carolina, we have some pretty mild winters And when there's even talk of snow, chaos ensues, milk and bread and eggs fly off the shelf as if it's the only time of year to make french toast AND everyone hunkers down - to presumably dodge the weather.
But the winter blues are aptly named in 2020 because the people at Pantone have allowed us to partake in the party with the color - Classic Blue.
The color really is fabulous. In fact, take a look at this image. Doesn't it make you feel good just imaging yourself walking down this hallway with a book in hand and curling up on this amazing couch?
Classic blue is not only a fabulous choice for 2020, a year where we have perfect vision, but blue shows up in nature in so many places, specifically the sky and in water.
What Does the Color Blue Represent?
- The color blue represents trust, responsibility, honesty and loyalty.
- It is sincere, reserved and quiet, and doesn't like to make a fuss or draw attention.
- It hates confrontation, and likes to do things in its own way.
- From a color psychology perspective, blue is reliable and responsible.
- This color exhibits an inner security and confidence.
- You can rely on it to take control and do the right thing in difficult times.
- It has a need for order and direction in its life, including its living and work spaces.
- This is a color that seeks peace and tranquility above everything else, promoting both physical and mental relaxation.
Classic is a Perfect Accent Color
If you're looking to create an accent space, classic blue would be a great color for you to try. It's not only a great wall color choice, but it would be great for a rug, a couch, accent pillows, a big comfy chair or knick-knacks.
No matter what you try, bring in some blue to your design. It will help you to give up the winter blues.
