The history of pantone pantone as it is today was founded in 1962 when the company at the time a small business which manufactured colour cards for cosmetics companies was bought by lawrence herbert who had been an employee since 1956.

Pantone colors of the year history.

In its inaugural year pantone kicked the coty selection off with cerulean which they actually called the color of the millennium they felt consumers would be seeking inner peace and fulfillment in a time of uncertainty while also reflecting on the past and looking toward the future.

Thus they chose this calming blue shade that s reminiscent of the sky.

Imprinted in our psyches as a restful color pantone 19 4052 classic blue brings a sense of peace and tranquility to the human spirit offering refuge.

It was an exciting time but it was a scary time pressman says.

He immediately changed its direction developing the first colour matching system in 1963.

Pantone color of the year 2019 living coral 16 1546.

An animating and life affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge.

Aiding concentration and bringing laser like clarity pantone 19 4052 classic blue re centers our thoughts.

Herbert remains the ceo chairman and president of the company.

An animating and life affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge.

We can explain things in color pantone launched color of the year in 2000.

Explore living coral 16 1546 pantone color of the year 2018 ultra violet 18 3838.

Pantone color celebrates 50 years of color by decade infographic.

Announcing the pantone color of the year 2019 pantone 16 1546 living coral.

Take a look back at pantone s color of the year 2000 to present.

A reflective blue tone classic blue fosters resilience.