The colour of the year 2015 is Marsala
So another year and another colour. According to colour trends setters i.e. PANTONE – 2015 will be a dominated by Marsala colour (PANTONE 18-1438 Marsala).
Marsala colour for interior design
According to Pantone: “Complex and full-bodied without overpowering, Marsala provides a unifying element for interior spaces. Add elegance to any room by incorporating this rich and welcoming hue in accent pieces, accessories and paint. Marsala’s plush characteristics are enhanced when the colour is applied to textured surfaces, making it an ideal choice for rugs and upholstered living room furniture. Nurturing and fulfilling, Marsala is a natural fit for the kitchen and dining room – making it ideal for tabletop, small appliances and linens throughout the home. The hue will be especially prominent in striping and floral patterns found in printed placemats, dinnerware, bedding and throws.” Read more about Marsala colour for 2015 and look at some examples of how marsala is used
This hearty, yet stylish tone is universally appealing and translates easily to fashion, beauty, industrial design, home furnishings and interiors.Leatrice EisemanExecutive Director, Pantone Color Institute®
Watch executive director Leatrice Eiseman of Pantone talking about Marsala and how it was chosen to be the colour of 2015.
Marsala: colour of the Year 2015 in color systems
HTML/Hex colour: AD655F
RGB: R173 G101 B95
CMYK: C10 M67 Y49 K23
More colour systems and guides for marsala
Benefit from the 2015 colour – download Marsala colour
Examples of marsala colour in personal use
Colours of previous years
PANTONE 18-3224 Radiant Orchid (2014)
PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald (2013)
PANTONE 17-1463 Tangerine Tango (2012)
PANTONE 18-2120 Honeysuckle (2011)
PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise (2010)
PANTONE 14-0848 Mimosa (2009)
PANTONE 18-3943 Blue Iris (2008)
PANTONE 19-1557 Chili Pepper (2007)
PANTONE 13-1106 Sand Dollar (2006)
PANTONE 15-5217 Blue Turquoise (2005)
PANTONE 17-1456 Tigerlily (2004)
PANTONE 14-4811 Aqua Sky (2003)
PANTONE 19-1664 True Red (2002)
PANTONE 17-2031 Fuchsia Rose (2001)
PANTONE 15-4020 Cerulean (2000)
Read about Radiant Orchid – the colour of 2014
Feng shui colours
Colour is such a personal preference. The rule of thumb is to follow your own taste and preference. If you want to know what is your feng shui colour, find out your element and then you’ll know your colour. Your feng shui element depends on the year you were born (see the 5 elements chart below). There are five elements: water, wood/tree, fire, earth and metal. For example, if your element is earth, then your feng shui colours are earth colours such as yellow, orange, browns, etc. There are also supporting colours for each element (water supports wood/tree, wood supports fire, fire supports earth, earth supports metal and metal supports water) – so you can use these colours in conjunction with your primary colour/s.
Water element colours: blue, black
Wood/tree element colours: green
Fire element colours: red, pink
Earth element colours: yellow, earthy colours
Metal element colours: silver, gold, grey