Color Outside of the Lines...

Are you familiar with Pantone?  Most people have heard the name and  some know that they are associated with color in some form, but that is probably about as far as it goes.  And in many cases that is enough ...sort of.  By taking a moment to explore the Pantone website,  you further enrich your knowledge and appreciation of color AND you become aware of yet another amazing resource that is easily accessible whenever a little help is needed.

www.pantone.com

Pantone is the world's leading authority on color and provides color systems/ palettes that are standardized across many industries and are utilized for everything from color matching to developing fashion and home color trends every season.  Basically, Pantone plays a role in your life everyday...whether it is the new jacket you just purchased (one of Pantone's top color trends for fall 2011),  the sofa on which you are sitting ( from top home interior color palette for 2010?), or your favorite website (graphic designers must always be on top of color trends).

Well, how can Pantone be a resource to you in a more practical sense?  Easy...Are you planning on painting a room, reupholstering a piece of furniture, putting together a nursery for a new arrival?  Or maybe you have a beautiful dress and need to see some color options for accessories, or selecting colors for a wedding?

Next stop, www.pantone.com.  You can become a member for free and you have access to some great tools and some beautiful archived color combinations.

www.colourlovers.com

You should also make sure to frequent colourlovers .com for some beautiful combinations and ideas.  You can search color palette trends, top colors for crafts, top colors in print and interiors.

www.colourlovers.com

www.colourlovers.com

Now, no excuses for not using color and trying some fabulous and daring combinations!  Go ahead, step a little closer towards the edge...trust me, it is a lot more fun!