1.05.2014

Pantone Reveals Color of the Year for 2014: Radiant Orchid

Pantone,  the world-renowned authority on color and provider of color systems and leading technology for the selection and accurate communication of color across a variety of industries, revealed that PANTONE® 18-3224 Radiant Orchid, a captivating, magical, enigmatic purple, is the color of the year for 2014.


Radiant Orchid is an enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones. It radiates confidence and arises great joy, love and health. It is a very charming purple, one that draws you in with its captivating charm.

{Radiant Orchid for Fashion (image source: www.thewellappointedcatwalk.com)}

Radiant Orchid’s rosy undertones radiate on the skin, producing a healthy glow when worn by both men and women. A dazzling attention-getter, Radiant Orchid permeated the runways during the spring 2014 fashion shows and is already making its way onto the red carpet.

{Radiant Orchid for Beauty (image source: www.pinterest.com)}

A modern and surprisingly versatile shade, Radiant Orchid enlivens the skin, making all who wear it feel more healthy and energetic. Blending both cool and warm undertones, purple is an appealing hue for distinctive combinations and flattering to many hair, eye and skin tones. This multifaceted hue is seductive when combined with red and pairs well with its sister shades of lavender, purple and pink, which provides an assortment of lipstick and blush options. Radiant Orchid’s exuberance also acts as a brilliant finishing touch to nails.

{Radiant Orchid for Interiors (image source: www.allworldfurniture.com)}

Spruce up interior spaces by incorporating this eye-catching hue in paint, accent pieces and accessories. As adaptable as it is beautiful, Radiant Orchid complements olive and deeper hunter greens, and offers a gorgeous combination when paired with turquoise, teal and even light yellows.
Likewise, the vibrant color is sure to liven up neutrals including gray, beige and taupe. Uplifting and bold without being overpowering, Radiant Orchid reenergizes almost any color palette and provides a unifying element for diverse spaces.

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