<p>Exotic <strong>Purple Orchid</strong>, a purple leaning to fuchsia, is an unexpected choice for fall, imbuing a bit of magic and vibrancy to the season.</p>
<p>Illustration by Yigal Azrou&euml;l. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.</p>

Exotic Purple Orchid, a purple leaning to fuchsia, is an unexpected choice for fall, imbuing a bit of magic and vibrancy to the season.

Illustration by Yigal Azrouël. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.

<p>Elegant <strong>Chocolate Truffle</strong>, evocative of delicious treats, is a rich brown with piquant plum undertones, that pairs tastefully with Purple Orchid.</p>
<p>Illustration by Kimora Lee Simmons. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.</p>

Elegant Chocolate Truffle, evocative of delicious treats, is a rich brown with piquant plum undertones, that pairs tastefully with Purple Orchid.

Illustration by Kimora Lee Simmons. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.

<p>Not your mother&rsquo;s avocado green, <strong>Woodbine</strong> takes last season&rsquo;s neutral greens to a whole new level, and when mixed with Purple Orchid and Chocolate Truffle, results in a stunning combination</p>
<p>Illustration by Tracy Reese. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.</p>

Not your mother’s avocado green, Woodbine takes last season’s neutral greens to a whole new level, and when mixed with Purple Orchid and Chocolate Truffle, results in a stunning combination

Illustration by Tracy Reese. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.

<p><strong>Lagoon</strong>, this season&rsquo;s turquoise &ndash; Pantone&rsquo;s 2010 color of the year &ndash; is guaranteed to add a tropical splash. A great color for fall and winter escapes, Lagoon is a popular hue, especially in accessories, pairing dynamically with all shades of red.</p>
<p>Illustration by Tadashi Soji. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.</p>

Lagoon, this season’s turquoise – Pantone’s 2010 color of the year – is guaranteed to add a tropical splash. A great color for fall and winter escapes, Lagoon is a popular hue, especially in accessories, pairing dynamically with all shades of red.

Illustration by Tadashi Soji. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.

<p><strong>Lipstick Red</strong>, a deeper, more dramatic sensual red, makes its imprint on fall, particularly in cosmetics.</p>
<p>Illustration by Nanette Lapore. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.</p>

Lipstick Red, a deeper, more dramatic sensual red, makes its imprint on fall, particularly in cosmetics.

Illustration by Nanette Lapore. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.

<p>Reminiscent of a radiant sunset on a brisk autumn evening, <strong>Golden Glow</strong>, an earthy, deepened shade of yellow, creates a retro look with Purple Orchid or Woodbine.</p>
<p>Illustration by Elie Tahari. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.</p>

Reminiscent of a radiant sunset on a brisk autumn evening, Golden Glow, an earthy, deepened shade of yellow, creates a retro look with Purple Orchid or Woodbine.

Illustration by Elie Tahari. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.

<p>A softer, more inviting orange with a hint of pink undertone, <strong>Living Coral</strong> is the perfect complement to Lagoon, whether heading for a tropical destination or just fantasizing about it.</p>
<p>Illustration by Erin Fetherson. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.</p>

A softer, more inviting orange with a hint of pink undertone, Living Coral is the perfect complement to Lagoon, whether heading for a tropical destination or just fantasizing about it.

Illustration by Erin Fetherson. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.

<p>Crisp <strong>Endive</strong>, a revitalizing yellow-green, adds freshness to this season&rsquo;s top ten, and will enliven any wardrobe.</p>
<p>Illustration by Rachel Roy. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.</p>

Crisp Endive, a revitalizing yellow-green, adds freshness to this season’s top ten, and will enliven any wardrobe.

Illustration by Rachel Roy. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.

<p><strong>Oyster Gray</strong>, a classic neutral that grounds the palette, is a lighter take on the traditional fall gray, as designers heed consumers&rsquo; concern about the economy and deliver investment pieces that carry through to spring 2011.</p>
<p>Illustration by Tia Cibani. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.</p>

Oyster Gray, a classic neutral that grounds the palette, is a lighter take on the traditional fall gray, as designers heed consumers’ concern about the economy and deliver investment pieces that carry through to spring 2011.

Illustration by Tia Cibani. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.

<p><strong>Rose Dust</strong>, a flattering beige, offers an ethereal, romantic, wispy option to span the seasons.</p>
<p>Illustration by Rebecca Taylor. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.</p>

Rose Dust, a flattering beige, offers an ethereal, romantic, wispy option to span the seasons.

Illustration by Rebecca Taylor. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.

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<p>Exotic <strong>Purple Orchid</strong>, a purple leaning to fuchsia, is an unexpected choice for fall, imbuing a bit of magic and vibrancy to the season.</p>
<p>Illustration by Yigal Azrou&euml;l. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.</p>
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Exotic Purple Orchid, a purple leaning to fuchsia, is an unexpected choice for fall, imbuing a bit of magic and vibrancy to the season.

Illustration by Yigal Azrouël. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.

<p>Elegant <strong>Chocolate Truffle</strong>, evocative of delicious treats, is a rich brown with piquant plum undertones, that pairs tastefully with Purple Orchid.</p>
<p>Illustration by Kimora Lee Simmons. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.</p>
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Elegant Chocolate Truffle, evocative of delicious treats, is a rich brown with piquant plum undertones, that pairs tastefully with Purple Orchid.

Illustration by Kimora Lee Simmons. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.

<p>Not your mother&rsquo;s avocado green, <strong>Woodbine</strong> takes last season&rsquo;s neutral greens to a whole new level, and when mixed with Purple Orchid and Chocolate Truffle, results in a stunning combination</p>
<p>Illustration by Tracy Reese. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.</p>
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Not your mother’s avocado green, Woodbine takes last season’s neutral greens to a whole new level, and when mixed with Purple Orchid and Chocolate Truffle, results in a stunning combination

Illustration by Tracy Reese. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.

<p><strong>Lagoon</strong>, this season&rsquo;s turquoise &ndash; Pantone&rsquo;s 2010 color of the year &ndash; is guaranteed to add a tropical splash. A great color for fall and winter escapes, Lagoon is a popular hue, especially in accessories, pairing dynamically with all shades of red.</p>
<p>Illustration by Tadashi Soji. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.</p>
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Lagoon, this season’s turquoise – Pantone’s 2010 color of the year – is guaranteed to add a tropical splash. A great color for fall and winter escapes, Lagoon is a popular hue, especially in accessories, pairing dynamically with all shades of red.

Illustration by Tadashi Soji. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.

<p><strong>Lipstick Red</strong>, a deeper, more dramatic sensual red, makes its imprint on fall, particularly in cosmetics.</p>
<p>Illustration by Nanette Lapore. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.</p>
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Lipstick Red, a deeper, more dramatic sensual red, makes its imprint on fall, particularly in cosmetics.

Illustration by Nanette Lapore. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.

<p>Reminiscent of a radiant sunset on a brisk autumn evening, <strong>Golden Glow</strong>, an earthy, deepened shade of yellow, creates a retro look with Purple Orchid or Woodbine.</p>
<p>Illustration by Elie Tahari. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.</p>
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Reminiscent of a radiant sunset on a brisk autumn evening, Golden Glow, an earthy, deepened shade of yellow, creates a retro look with Purple Orchid or Woodbine.

Illustration by Elie Tahari. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.

<p>A softer, more inviting orange with a hint of pink undertone, <strong>Living Coral</strong> is the perfect complement to Lagoon, whether heading for a tropical destination or just fantasizing about it.</p>
<p>Illustration by Erin Fetherson. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.</p>
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A softer, more inviting orange with a hint of pink undertone, Living Coral is the perfect complement to Lagoon, whether heading for a tropical destination or just fantasizing about it.

Illustration by Erin Fetherson. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.

<p>Crisp <strong>Endive</strong>, a revitalizing yellow-green, adds freshness to this season&rsquo;s top ten, and will enliven any wardrobe.</p>
<p>Illustration by Rachel Roy. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.</p>
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Crisp Endive, a revitalizing yellow-green, adds freshness to this season’s top ten, and will enliven any wardrobe.

Illustration by Rachel Roy. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.

<p><strong>Oyster Gray</strong>, a classic neutral that grounds the palette, is a lighter take on the traditional fall gray, as designers heed consumers&rsquo; concern about the economy and deliver investment pieces that carry through to spring 2011.</p>
<p>Illustration by Tia Cibani. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.</p>
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Oyster Gray, a classic neutral that grounds the palette, is a lighter take on the traditional fall gray, as designers heed consumers’ concern about the economy and deliver investment pieces that carry through to spring 2011.

Illustration by Tia Cibani. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.

<p><strong>Rose Dust</strong>, a flattering beige, offers an ethereal, romantic, wispy option to span the seasons.</p>
<p>Illustration by Rebecca Taylor. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.</p>
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Rose Dust, a flattering beige, offers an ethereal, romantic, wispy option to span the seasons.

Illustration by Rebecca Taylor. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010.

Designers continue to exhibit a degree of caution for fall 2010, yet offer a palette of beauty and excitement with a blending of colors, some with similar undertones, in surprising and intriguing combinations. Inspired by the ongoing phenomena of film animation, vivid colors are often juxtaposed in inventive ways, creating arresting and extraordinary color combinations, according to the Pantone Color Institute.

Colors and images in the slideshow are from Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010 (excerpts reprinted with permission). To view the full report, visit www.pantone.com/fall2010.

Pantone Colors displayed here may not match Pantone identified solid color standards. Consult current Pantone for fashion and home color system publications for accurate color. Pantone and other Pantone trademarks are the property of Pantone LLC.

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