PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald, a lively, radiant, lush green, is the Color of the Year for 2013.

In 2012 Tango Orange was the colour that gave the world a boost in energy to see us through some tough times. Emerald green takes the next step to inspire our senses by promoting a sense of balance and harmony to enhance our well-being.

The colour Emerald is associated with luxury and sophistication. Historically this colour has been used in many cultures and religions to represent new life and growth.

“The most abundant hue in nature, the human eye sees more green than any other color in the spectrum,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “As it has throughout history, multifaceted Emerald continues to sparkle and fascinate. Symbolically, Emerald brings a sense of clarity, renewal and rejuvenation, which is so important in today’s complex world. This powerful and universally-appealing tone translates easily to both fashion and home interiors.”

Emerald for Interiors

Adding the colour Emerald to your home in the form of paint, accents and accessories will rejuvenate and enhance the overall harmony of your interior space. Add splashes of this colour in soft furnishings and homewares or in kitchen appliances and utensils to create a luxurious feel to the home.  Emerald green will be used to re-energise interiors by bringing a sense of healing and well-being to the spaces we live in.

So how will you use the colour Emerald in your home this year?

If you would like to learn about colour and how to apply it to your interior space then please check out my Colour Workshops starting in March this year.