Limiting yourself to a color scheme isn’t something we advocate, but being aware of the 2017 color palette could do no harm. The spring palette doesn’t value mediocrity with banal blues and standard reds. With Pantone’s annual release of the color of the year, greenery, the colors that complement it are nothing but fabulously natural yet energetic. It promises a celebration of new beginnings that we all yearn for each spring.
The top colors of 2017 spring fashion are:
PANTONE 17-4123 Niagara
PANTONE 13-0755 Primrose Yellow
PANTONE 19-4045 Lapis Blue
PANTONE 17-1462 Flame
PANTONE 14-4620 Island Paradise
PANTONE 13-1404 Pale Dogwood.
No purples or reds. No shades of blacks or white. None of the shades are vibrantly neon, unsaturated and muted. They all have a vivacious, yet calm energy to them.
Let’s have a look at the colors in detail.
Color of the year: PANTONE 15-0343 Greenery
Greenery is the go to color for 2017. Everything complements this color, with everything that it stands for socially and psychologically. A refreshing and revitalizing shade, Greenery is symbolic of new beginnings. It is a zesty yellow-green shade that fortifies nature’s ability to rise from ruins, give life, flourish and unite different beings. The color was chosen for more than its appearance; it was chosen to represent the current need for all of us to pull away from modern life and submerge into nature’s neutral energy. Green isn’t the usual go to color to wear even as a basic t-shirt but we seem to like this shade on most skin tones.
Colors that complement it:
PANTONE 17-4123 Niagara
A shade of blue you can never go wrong with, just like the right classic pair of jeans. Looks easy, feels easy. This shade would look gorgeous in a flirty blouse or a sharp pencil skirt.
PANTONE 13-0755 Primrose Yellow
Consider it to be the hot yellow, imbuing heat and vitality. It’s the color of a sunny day, a happy cheerleader, an enthusiastic entrepreneur. This color isn’t for the faint hearted. Go risky and try out a cocktail dress with this shade, adorning it with deeper statement accessories to create a prominent contrast.
PANTONE 19-4045 Lapis Blue
Lapis blue is a color that resembles inner radiance and strength. It has intensity that is somewhat calm. Who would’ve thought a shade of blue could be mysterious? Pair this color up with one of the more intense colors in the spring 2017 family (pink yarrow) to really highlight the blue’s hidden potential.
PANTONE 17-1462 Flame
A red-based orange, fun loving and vivacious. Adds lots of spice and flare to the Spring 2017 palette. The ultimate risk? Lipstick in this color or a monochromatic make up look all inspired by flame. Now that’s hot!
PANTONE 14-4620 Island Paradise
Island Paradise is a cool, suave shade of blue green that reminds us of blue lagoons, tropical beaches with juicy coconuts. A shade that calls for a Mediterranean weekend. If you’re going for a softer look for work or a simply day out with friends, this shade is your new best friend.
PANTONE 13-1404 Pale Dogwood
Pale Dogwood is a pink shade that is a beautiful version of a nude that shows purity and innocence, putting us in a tranquil mood. This color is so friendly; it melts with almost every color in the palette. Fuse it with any of the neutrals in the palette for a minimalistic, soft look. If you’re daring to go big with it, we suggest you try it out with Greenery and Kale for a new twist on green fashion!
PANTONE 17-2034 Pink Yarrow
Pink Yarrow is asking you to look at it without being too in your face. It is bold, alive, and on an adrenaline frenzy. Like a pink flower on a beautifully sun-kissed Hawaiian native. From a long dress to a simple crop top, this shade can do no wrong in bringing out your complexion regardless of its shade.
PANTONE 18-0107 Kale
Kale fits in and neutralizes the solid energy brought from the other colors such as Pink Yarrow and Flame in the palette. Almost a foliage-like green, it’s easy on the eyes with its depth and shade. This color can make the most mediocre jacket or vest turn into a statement item.
PANTONE 14-1315 Hazelnut
A creamy neutral color that is key for spring and any palette for that matter. It’s warmth blends in different colors of the palette, allowing them to intertwine effortlessly. A key color for this spring that doesn’t ask for too much. We suggest mixing Hazelnut with all over the colors in the palette.
Greenery doesn’t fade away in spring! It can be paired up with neutrals, bright hues, deeper shades, pastels and metallic beyond these shades for other seasons to celebrate our yearning for a reconnection with nature. Experiment, decide what works for you and don’t limit yourself!
