Pantone Color of the Year 2014
Radiant Orchid (18-3224)
Radiant Orchid, also known as 18-3224 (Hex #B163A3), replaces the lively and lush 2013 Color of the Year, Emerald. It "reaches across the color wheel to intrigue the eye and spark the imagination," says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of Pantone Color Institute. She also calls out Radiant Orchid's "enchanting harmony" and how this color "encourages expanded creativity and originality."