Thursday, February 21, 2013

PANTONE COLOR FOR SPRING: GRAYED JADE...

One of the three greens on the Pantone Fashion Color Report for Spring 2013 is GRAYED JADE. This subtle green with a gray undertone brings about a mood of sophistication and is a nice backdrop to several of the other vibrant colors this season. 
Here's how Grayed jade translates on the runway...
Alberta Ferretti
Catherine Malandrino
And here's how its translates in interior design and home decor...
Not to be confused with its cousin Mint Green, very popular in the 70s, this is a more soothing hue. Best suited with colors of a similar tone such as Linen or Dusk Blue, Grayed Jade is well complimented with Nectarine or African Violet for pizzazz.
RUG FROM CAPEL RUGS

SOFA FROM ZENTIQUE
PILLOW FROM ETSY.COM
MOSAIC TILE FROM AKDO
LAMP FROM LAMPSPLUS.COM
Here are several ways designers have taken the subtly of Grayed Jade and amped it up with texture and pattern...




Happy trend spotting...


Peace and Blessings,
Tammy


SOME PHOTOS COURTESY OF ELLEDECOR.COM, HOUSEBEAUTIFUL.COM, PANTONE COLOR INSTITUTE.