Pantone has been naming a Color of the Year for over 20 years, staying on top of trends in fashion, home, decor, and beyond. The Pantone Color of the Year 2023, Viva Magenta, color code 18-1750, is a robust and fearless color descending from the red family as found in nature. This new, powerful red promotes and encourages unrestrained self-expression.
“In this age of technology, we seek inspiration from nature and what is real,” the executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, Leatrice Eiseman, said in a statement.
If you love Viva Magenta, below are some ways to use this bold, cheerful color.
8 Ideas to use Viva Magenta in and around your Home
- Accent or statement wall with paint or use a bold patterned wallpaper
- Throw pillows or blankets on neutral-colored furniture
- Curtains or rugs
- Art and photographs in different frames and matting
- Furniture such as a sofa, an armchair, or a side table
- Light fixtures, pendant lights, or lamps
- Bold patterned upholstery or bedding
- Colorful plants and flowers
Are you planning to sell your home any time soon? If so, throw pillows, blankets, rugs, and other decor items that are not as permanent as paint, wallpaper, or tile might be great options for using pops of the Viva Magenta color in your home. Beautiful pots, plants, and flowers are a great way to brighten up your outdoor spaces, and you can move them to your new home.
Maybe your parent, spouse, or housemate is not a fan of Viva Magenta, so using this color in or around your home isn’t an option. Other ideas for incorporating this bold color into your life are listed below.
5 Style Ideas to use Viva Magenta
- Brighten up your wardrobe with clothes, shoes, or accessories such as a hat, belt, or scarf
- Give your outfit a boost with big, bold, bright jewelry
- Stylize your hair color or make-up
- Choose a vivid-colored backpack, briefcase, tote, or handbag in solid or pattern
- Add a colorful cell phone protector, tablet cover, or custom laptop skin or stickers
However you decide to use this powerful and empowering color in your life, we applaud your boldness and bravery in expressing yourself with this year’s Pantone Color of the Year Viva Magenta!