Pantone: Color Theory for Spring 2018

Spring is just around the corner! With the new season we welcome warmer weather, the rebirth of plants, and new color, color, color! That's right, Spring Pantone is about to pop off. And we at Jesse James Beads couldn't be more excited.

The colors that Pantone Color Institute has released for Spring 2018 are fresh, intoxicating, and some downright wild. Any purple lovers out there? You're in luck. Pantone brings us 4 varied shades of this regal hue. Want a peek at what's to come? Scroll on, sweet friend! These colors are for you:

The Pantone Color Institute forecasts the top trending colors seen across all areas of design for that particular season. Typically Pantone calls out 10 colors, however this Spring/Summer we are donned with an additional 2! Here are your most prevalent colors of Spring/Summer 2018. Leave us a comment with your favorite for a chance to win a $10 gift card!

PANTONE 17-1563

Cherry Tomato

Impulsive. Energetic. Courageous. Alive.

PANTONE 16-4132

Little Boy Blue

Clarity. Expansiveness. Promise of a Brand New Day. 

PANTONE 18-1440

Chili Oil

Seasoned. Earthy. Flavorful.

PANTONE 14-3207

Pink Lavender

Soft. Romantic. Soothing. Charm.

PANTONE 15-1520

Blooming Dahlia

Subtly Alluring. Feminine. Understated Appeal

PANTONE 16-5533

Arcadia

Retro. Yet Modern. Cool. Clean. Complex

PANTONE 18-3838

Ultra Violet

Original. Ingenious. Magical. Distinct. 

PANTONE 18-1028

Emperador

Rich. Chocolatey. Empowered.

PANTONE 12-2103

Almost Mauve

Gentle. Delicate. Nostalgic. Ephemeral.

PANTONE 17-3020

Spring Crocus

Witty. Expressive. Exciting. Flirtatious.

PANTONE 13-0550

Lime Punch

Sharp. Strident. Citrus.

Stay tuned for more Pantone fun. We are cooking up some fantastic new finds for you, that is, hand-dyed beads to perfectly match these 12 fantastic hues. Be on the look out for new mixes and strands from the color curators at Jesse James Beads. It's all happening soon!

Leave a comment with your favorite Spring 2018 Pantone color and why for a chance to win a $10 gift card. Winner will be chosen at random on February 20!

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Your Friends at Jesse James Beads