What color will PANTONE choose for 2012 ?

World wide, designers, manufacturers, retailers & average people are all looking forward to know the color of the year! Let's revise PANTONE colors for the past 3 years!

2009: PANTONE 14-0848 Mimosa

“The color yellow exemplifies the warmth and nurturing quality of the sun, properties we as humans are naturally drawn to for reassurance,” explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute^®. “Mimosa also speaks to enlightenment, as it is a hue that sparks imagination and innovation.”

2010:
PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise

Turquoise evokes thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a languorous, effective escape from the everyday troubles of the world, while at the same time restoring our sense of wellbeing.

“In many cultures, Turquoise occupies a very special position in the world of color,” explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “It is believed to be a protective talisman, a color of deep compassion and healing, and a color of faith and truth, inspired by water and sky. Through years of color word-association studies, we also find that Turquoise represents an escape to many – taking them to a tropical paradise that is pleasant and inviting, even if only a fantasy.”

2011:
PANTONE 18-2120 Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle emboldens us to face everyday troubles with verve and vigor. A dynamic reddish pink, Honeysuckle is encouraging and uplifting. It elevates our psyche beyond escape, instilling the confidence, courage and spirit to meet the exhaustive challenges that have become part of everyday life.

“In times of stress, we need something to lift our spirits. Honeysuckle is a captivating, stimulating color that gets the adrenaline going – perfect to ward off the blues,” explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®.

So, PANTONE's forcast experts selected Honeysuckle to be the 2011 color because people need to feel energized. “ After the financial crises, we need a bright color like this to give people a lift, and from a business point of view, to engage customers.” Leatrice Eiseman

After all the rapid political changes & events this year....What color will PANTONE  choose for 2012 ? 

Expecting the announcement on December ...