1. Colours of the Year
Since 2000 to 2012

3. According to Pantone, Cerulean Blue is the
colour of "the sky on a serene, crystal clear
day".

4. The colour was chosen as consumers were seen
as seeking inner peace and spiritual fulfilment in
the new millenium

6. This colour was drastically different from the sky blue
Cerulean that was chosen the year before.

7. It was more exciting, refreshing and feminine

9. True Red was a different variation of
the previous year's reddish colour.

10. True Red was chosen to symbolise the impact
of the September 11 attacks

12. 2003 saw the return of a blue hue.

13. Pantone chose the Aqua Sky
colour as a cool colour was
meant to restore hope and
serenity.

15. Orange became the 'hip'
colour, according to Pantone.

16. The colour orange was given a
touch of exoticism

18. 2005 saw a reversal to a blue colour again.

19. But this time in a more calming shade

21. Instead of red, blue or orange
hues, Pantone chose a neutral
colour.

22. The neutral shade symbolised
concern over the economy.

24. After a neutral shade, it's back
to a red hue again.

25. Chilli Pepper was chosen for its
"pizzazz and sophistication".

27. Back to blue but this time with
a tinge of purple.

28. The mix of purple and blue suggests
dependability and magic.

30. Mimosa yellow remains
prevalent in today's clothes
and accessories

31. The colour was chosen because
it is warm, cheerful, and sparks
imagination and innovation.

33. It was a return to turquoise in
2005

34. The colour was chosen because it is an
inviting, luminous hue inspiring
soothing thoughts and tropical water.

36. The pink hue is extremely
feminine but not too over the
top.

37. Honeysuckle was chosen
because it is uplifting and
optimistic.

39. Orange has grown in popularity among
designers and consumers.

40. The reddish orange Tangerine Tango
was chosen to provide the energy
boost needed to recharge and move
forward.

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