The ‘It’ shade of the approaching new year has been declared by the colour experts at the Pantone Colour Institute! ‘Classic or Cobalt Blue’ has been declared the colour of 2020, which is evocative of the alluring evening sky that opens a door of possibilities for us!
I, for one, am excited and super stoked for Classic Blue resonates with my personality and instils a feeling of tranquillity and peace, which is universally embraced by all of mankind.
Can’t wait to incorporate the Pantone’s Colour of the Year into my beauty cabinet and wardrobe! Here’s some ideas on how you can go about it.
Classic Blue Dresses
‘Classic Blue’ is so enriching and refreshing, I wish I’d included it in my wardrobe long back! The colour is absolutely flattering and you can pull off a long gown or a short dress, depending on the occasion. The colour complements even the most unique skin tones!
Classic Blue Gowns
Whether it is a picturesque Friday-evening date night or a formal office event, you can never go wrong with a sumptuously magnificent gown! And when it comes in a colour as regal as Cobalt Blue, you can be sure to turn a million heads in your direction!
Shirts and Tops
Pair a Cobalt Blue shirt, top, or kurta with white pants, and voila, you just designed an incredible fashion statement for a mundane Tuesday!
Skirts and Pants
I love a chic skirt, and if I can have one in a colour as majestic as Cobalt Blue, I would give away a week’s earnings with pleasure!
Blazers and Jackets
For days when your wardrobe and the whole world seems to be against you, you can find solace in a stylish Cobalt Blue blazer! It is ceremonial and informal, so get set to feel like a fashionista all the way!
Shoes
If I was Cinderella, I would throw a massive temper tantrum at having lost my shoe in the middle of the night and would’ve gone back to search for it frantically, as if my life depended on it! So, when I purchased these dreamy Cobalt Blue shoes the other day, I swore an oath to always protect them with my life.
If you don’t want to stop at your wardrobe and want Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2020 all over your life, you can also go ahead and add a pop of colour with a Classic Blue furniture or sofa! How awesome would that be?
Here’s a picture of Blake Lively looking like a dream in a Classic Blue body-hugging dress, because, why not?
Design tips: How to employ Classic Blue in your upcoming designs!
- Classic Blue is a shade that is reminiscent and indicative of the sky at dusk, it is thought-provoking, but not deeply mysterious! You can add a pop of the colour to a minimalist design instead of selecting a narrow colour scheme – like black and white!
- Embrace the colour of anticipation! Pantone’s colour of the year makes you wonder – ‘What will the future hold as we start moving towards the evening hours?’ Classic Blue goes beautifully with landscape imagery like palm trees to express mankind’s desire for a dependable and stable foundation!
- Develop a colour scheme by way of textures and patterns. Employing the colour in the form of a simple colour swatch is not the only viable way of using it, of course! You can inject the colour in a stone wall for a nice, soothing background or use it as an optical illusion vector for a spectacular effect.
- I have always found cool hues (such as classic blue itself) to be thoroughly romantic! This colour will make for an excellent choice for event and wedding stationery, invoking a sense of edginess, quite in contrast with traditional colours of romance like pink or peach.
- Team up with Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2019 for maximum intensity! Cool and warm hues coupled together make for an alluringly well-balanced treat to the eyes. By pairing Living Coral and Classic Blue, you will opt for a bolder, stylish look.
- Let the colour of the year take centre stage and make a big statement! The bold yet comforting background is sure to wow your viewers!
Do let me know in the comments how you included Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2020 in your lifestyle!
