Pantone announced their color of the year for 2015 — Marsala. Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute explains why Marsala was chosen as Color of the Year: “Marsala enriches our mind, body and soul, exuding confidence and stability. Marsala is a subtly seductive shade, one that draws us in to its embracing warmth.” This color was also chosen for its ability to flatter a range of skin tones as well as the way it inspires creativity when used for fashion and design.
I agree that Marsala can be a soulful color. My reaction is to mix it with something, to pair it with other colors. Marsala has purplish, red undertones and isn’t a color I’d really use alone. I would turn to two very different hues of the spectrum — blue or ochre.
Blue would be the cooler choice to pair with Marsala. I love how they look together.
Ochre has warmth, but is also a nice contrast to the dark richness of Marsala. These two colors really accent each other so well.
What do you think of Pantone’s Color of the Year, and how would you use Marsala?