Well, by now it is hardly a secret that the Pantone Color of the Year is Tango Tangerine.
courtesy of Pantone.
It is a deep shade of orange but here’s a more detailed description.
Yes, tango and tangerine all in one color.
The tango – filled with sensuality, barely repressed animal sexuality and total control of staccato yet fluid movement.
Tangerine – filled with aromatic oils, sticky sweet yet tart juice, and so round and firm in the hand.
What a combination!
I’m a big fan of orange and the many shades of orange. Here are a few things I found about my house last night.
This does not include clothing, my yoga mat, or my fabulous piece of carry-on luggage.
In my designs, orange has played a role for years. I was unaware of people’s resistance to orange when I started using it. A good many have come around to my point of view. In truth, it goes with about any other color. You do have to watch with lavender (BIG mistake as a rule). And you must choose your pinks carefully. But a hot pink with a hot orange is, well…… HOT. And the right magenta with the right orange is true paradise.
We have several perennials to choose from for orange. So many new Echinaceas I lose track at times.
‘Tiki Torch’ from Terra Nova has been a favorite since I grew it a few years back. I know they have newer ones but the color on this one is so good.
Photo(s) courtesy of Terra Nova® Nurseries, Inc.
Of course their ‘Tangerine Dream’ looks good too.
Photo(s) courtesy of Terra Nova® Nurseries, Inc.
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