So let’s
just jump right into it and talk about these colours. Ultimate Gray and Illuminating
are two independent colours that can stand on their own but “highlight how
different elements come together to support one another” states the Pantone
website. Based on our previous year, Pantone have nailed this colour combo. It practically
sums up the entire year as so many elements and people have had to come
together to support each other and help each other navigate this very uncertain
year.
Grey is
that practical, dependable, and stable solid colour. At times it may feel cold
and industrial, but some shades of grey are very warming and comforting. I know
I have many things in shades of grey and have chosen many grey shades that give
me comfort and it allows for coziness. It’s peaceful. I’m also a fan of grey
cloudy comfy Fall/Winter days so I find this colour so calming.
With
Illuminating, you have a complete opposite. The brightness of it gives you so
much happiness and strength, but also warmth just like Ultimate Grey. Any shade
of yellow tends to make me smile and give me energy. It stands out and is noticed. It is a friendly,
hopeful, optimistic colour which contrasts the grey perfectly. Illuminating is
that light at the end of the tunnel or in 2021’s case then light at the start
of a brand new and fresh year.
Both of
these colours work together to almost provide a sense of calm and happiness
that wouldn’t have be achieved if these colours were on their own. Together they
are better and stronger.
Now
take a look at some of the things we found in these very relaxing, peaceful,
happy colours of the year. Some things have both colours featured and some, one
of the colours stood out to us. As you’ll see, grey and yellow are a very
common colour combinations especially in nurseries! And they are very common in nature as well!
We have
to start things off by looking at a couple of our cards that feature these
colours. Even a few cards have the exact colour combination! We predicted the
future, haha.
Our Cards...
