Pantone Color Trends

Pantone announced its color trends for both Spring and Autumn 2008 at Fashion Week last week. Here's the lowdown:

Pantone is predicting bright colors for Spring 2008:

“The spring ‘08 color palette perfectly reflects the cheerfulness of the season,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Stabilizing neutrals combined with pops of brighter colors to create unique, distinctive looks are the basis for a great spring and summer wardrobe.”

And for Autumn:

"Fall is traditionally a time for subdued, quiet colors, but this season we are seeing a shift toward cool hues with bright, exciting undertones," said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. "Conventional tones such as warm autumn hues, chocolate browns and steel grays are also among the fall color choices. Blue and purple tones have become staples, as illustrated by Blue Iris, one of the top 10 colors chosen by designers this season, and Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2008."

Though these are fashion predictions, its just as likely that these colors will influence home decor and design in general. Just thought we should all be informed.

[Tips and images thanks to Decor 8]