Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 06

Pantone have released their analysis of New York’s Fall Colors 06. This is the bumpf:

Just as day turns to twilight, fall 2006 colors are a subtle deepening of the world around, lit with the final glow of the turning horizon. New york designers have found themselves in a sanctuary of color, filled with
the constancy of nightfall.

Neutrals take center stage as a soothing reminder of life’s many reassurances: from frost gray, evocative of a quiet winter morning, to apple cinnamon, the essence of freshly brewed tea. The neutrals, while simple, provide a landscape for complexity. The touches of rich tones in the palette add an exotic dimension to the neutrals — especially relevant as accessories continue to prevail. The combination of pale khaki and red mahogany tells the story of a classic book, bound with a velvet ribbon. Vetiver paired with purple magic is a plush couch decorated with a silk pillow.

Warmth and vibrancy have found a way to harmonize. This season’s orange, golden ochre, goes to the warm side with an umber undertone and a touch of elegance. Mineral red adds an inviting sense of intrigue when used against a background of simply taupe, a basic yet comforting neutral.

Strong through several consecutive seasons, noteworthy bijou blue gives a sense of constancy, a color we can rely on. Leaning on teal, it is a rare shade that universally complements all skin tones — A beautiful color for flattering designs.

Pantone Report