Pantone Color Institute®, the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, unveils PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise as the color of the year 2010.

It is described as “an inviting, luminous hue”. Combining the serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green.”  This color of the year will evoke thoughts of tranquility while restoring the “sense of well being”.

Whether or not it calms and relaxes you, Turquoise pairs well with any other color in the spectrum while it creates excitement to neutrals and browns.

Pantone® colors are used in ever aspect of design.  From fashion, home decor to paint colors and special events.  Take a look at some pieces that we began spotting at the end of 2009 and the first few days of the year:

Both pieces from Jonathan Adler.

Dayna B. cut glass votive set, Sears.

Shine Citrine Pendant, Candalabra

Graphic Tote (Hawai‘i designer), Maliko Design via Lei Chic

Eva Mendes in Michael Kors

Wafer Cake, via Martha Stewart Weddings

Supplements NY, 800-631-3844

With Love flower note, Hammerpress