Every year, designers (and those alike) eagerly await to hear what the Pantone Color of the Year is. Undoubtably, the color chosen tends to shift design trends and add a little inspiration to those living in a world of color. This year is unique because we not only have one Pantone color of the year, but two!

Meet our 2021 Pantone Colors of the Year: Ultimate Gray + Illuminating!

“The union of an enduring Ultimate Gray with the vibrant yellow Illuminating expresses a message of positivity supported by fortitude. Practical and rock solid, but at the same time warming and optimistic, this is a color combination that gives us resilience and hope. We need to feel encouraged and uplifted; this is essential to the human spirit.” – Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of Pantone Color Institute

Naturally, gray + yellow are a perfect pair and can work well within any style of design. While I have to admit, yellow is certainly not a color we gravitate towards when designing, there are many ways to incorporate it into your home. As stated above, Illuminating can present as a sense of optimism + positivity, and everyone knows we need every bit of that this year. Yellow is best used as an accent color. Some go as far as using it as a bold chair design or piece of art. Others will use a pop of yellow to liven up a room with a floral arrangement or bowl of fruit, such as lemons.

Gray on the other hand is used in all areas of design. Categorized as a neutral, gray is a large color component for all furniture, wall colors + flooring. Gray is described as utilitarian and functional.

We scoured the internet in search of some inspiration of some of our favorite ways to incorporate both colors, in different ways! Enjoy!

All photos take from Pinterest

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