<p>Flirtatious <strong>Honeysuckle</strong> (also named by Pantone as the "color of 2011,") is a vibrant pinkish-red for both apparel <br />and cosmetics that makes consumers feel alive and is a perfect post-winter pick-me-up.<br />Illustration by Peter Som. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.</p>

Flirtatious Honeysuckle (also named by Pantone as the "color of 2011,") is a vibrant pinkish-red for both apparel
and cosmetics that makes consumers feel alive and is a perfect post-winter pick-me-up.
Illustration by Peter Som. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.

<p>Spicy, gregarious, and persuasive describe <strong>Coral Rose</strong>, a sophisticated orange that conjures up feelings of faraway <br />lands and locales.<br />Illustration by Christian Siriano. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.</p>

Spicy, gregarious, and persuasive describe Coral Rose, a sophisticated orange that conjures up feelings of faraway
lands and locales.
Illustration by Christian Siriano. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.

<p><strong>Beeswax </strong>is a warm, honeyed yellow that looks great paired with a cool, refreshing color-wheel opposite.<br />Illustration by Yoana Baraschi. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.</p>

Beeswax is a warm, honeyed yellow that looks great paired with a cool, refreshing color-wheel opposite.
Illustration by Yoana Baraschi. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.

<p>Pair <strong>Regatta</strong> with Coral Rose or Beeswax for a vibrant color combination that will add zest to any wardrobe.<br />Illustration by Lela Rose. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.</p>

Pair Regatta with Coral Rose or Beeswax for a vibrant color combination that will add zest to any wardrobe.
Illustration by Lela Rose. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.

<p>Romantic, fanciful <strong>Lavender</strong> implies sensuality with its subtle hint of red undertone.<br />Illustration by Carlos Campos. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.</p>

Romantic, fanciful Lavender implies sensuality with its subtle hint of red undertone.
Illustration by Carlos Campos. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.

<p>Alluring <strong>Blue Curacao</strong> evokes thoughts of tropical destinations and pays homage to the 2010 Color of the Year, <br />Turquoise.<br />Illustration by Carmen Marc Valvo. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.</p>

Alluring Blue Curacao evokes thoughts of tropical destinations and pays homage to the 2010 Color of the Year,
Turquoise.
Illustration by Carmen Marc Valvo. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.

<p><strong>Peapod</strong>, a fresh yellow-green, brings an organic element to the palette and is reminiscent of the green shoots that <br />signify change and new beginnings traditionally found in spring.<br />Illustration by Erin Fetherson. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.</p>

Peapod, a fresh yellow-green, brings an organic element to the palette and is reminiscent of the green shoots that
signify change and new beginnings traditionally found in spring.
Illustration by Erin Fetherson. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.

<p><strong>Silver Peony</strong> is one of the so-called &ldquo;nude hues&rdquo; that ground the season&rsquo;s palette.<br />Illustration by Monique Lhuillier. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.</p>

Silver Peony is one of the so-called “nude hues” that ground the season’s palette.
Illustration by Monique Lhuillier. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.

<p>Dramatically deep <strong>Russett</strong> is another "nude hue" that provides a stable backdrop for all the other colors.<br />Illustration by Tracy Reese. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.</p>

Dramatically deep Russett is another "nude hue" that provides a stable backdrop for all the other colors.
Illustration by Tracy Reese. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.

<p>Another dependable background color, <strong>Silver Cloud</strong>, is the quintessential neutral that consumers can rely on to coordinate with everything.<br />Illustration by Fiona Cibani. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.</p>

Another dependable background color, Silver Cloud, is the quintessential neutral that consumers can rely on to coordinate with everything.
Illustration by Fiona Cibani. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.

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<p>Flirtatious <strong>Honeysuckle</strong> (also named by Pantone as the "color of 2011,") is a vibrant pinkish-red for both apparel <br />and cosmetics that makes consumers feel alive and is a perfect post-winter pick-me-up.<br />Illustration by Peter Som. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.</p>
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Flirtatious Honeysuckle (also named by Pantone as the "color of 2011,") is a vibrant pinkish-red for both apparel
and cosmetics that makes consumers feel alive and is a perfect post-winter pick-me-up.
Illustration by Peter Som. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.

<p>Spicy, gregarious, and persuasive describe <strong>Coral Rose</strong>, a sophisticated orange that conjures up feelings of faraway <br />lands and locales.<br />Illustration by Christian Siriano. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.</p>
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Spicy, gregarious, and persuasive describe Coral Rose, a sophisticated orange that conjures up feelings of faraway
lands and locales.
Illustration by Christian Siriano. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.

<p><strong>Beeswax </strong>is a warm, honeyed yellow that looks great paired with a cool, refreshing color-wheel opposite.<br />Illustration by Yoana Baraschi. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.</p>
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Beeswax is a warm, honeyed yellow that looks great paired with a cool, refreshing color-wheel opposite.
Illustration by Yoana Baraschi. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.

<p>Pair <strong>Regatta</strong> with Coral Rose or Beeswax for a vibrant color combination that will add zest to any wardrobe.<br />Illustration by Lela Rose. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.</p>
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Pair Regatta with Coral Rose or Beeswax for a vibrant color combination that will add zest to any wardrobe.
Illustration by Lela Rose. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.

<p>Romantic, fanciful <strong>Lavender</strong> implies sensuality with its subtle hint of red undertone.<br />Illustration by Carlos Campos. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.</p>
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Romantic, fanciful Lavender implies sensuality with its subtle hint of red undertone.
Illustration by Carlos Campos. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.

<p>Alluring <strong>Blue Curacao</strong> evokes thoughts of tropical destinations and pays homage to the 2010 Color of the Year, <br />Turquoise.<br />Illustration by Carmen Marc Valvo. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.</p>
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Alluring Blue Curacao evokes thoughts of tropical destinations and pays homage to the 2010 Color of the Year,
Turquoise.
Illustration by Carmen Marc Valvo. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.

<p><strong>Peapod</strong>, a fresh yellow-green, brings an organic element to the palette and is reminiscent of the green shoots that <br />signify change and new beginnings traditionally found in spring.<br />Illustration by Erin Fetherson. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.</p>
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Peapod, a fresh yellow-green, brings an organic element to the palette and is reminiscent of the green shoots that
signify change and new beginnings traditionally found in spring.
Illustration by Erin Fetherson. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.

<p><strong>Silver Peony</strong> is one of the so-called &ldquo;nude hues&rdquo; that ground the season&rsquo;s palette.<br />Illustration by Monique Lhuillier. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.</p>
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Silver Peony is one of the so-called “nude hues” that ground the season’s palette.
Illustration by Monique Lhuillier. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.

<p>Dramatically deep <strong>Russett</strong> is another "nude hue" that provides a stable backdrop for all the other colors.<br />Illustration by Tracy Reese. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.</p>
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Dramatically deep Russett is another "nude hue" that provides a stable backdrop for all the other colors.
Illustration by Tracy Reese. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.

<p>Another dependable background color, <strong>Silver Cloud</strong>, is the quintessential neutral that consumers can rely on to coordinate with everything.<br />Illustration by Fiona Cibani. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.</p>
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Another dependable background color, Silver Cloud, is the quintessential neutral that consumers can rely on to coordinate with everything.
Illustration by Fiona Cibani. Originally appeared in The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011.

Citing exotic destinations like Africa, India, and Turkey as inspiration for spring 2011, designers continue to satisfy consumers’ need to escape everyday challenges with intriguing color combinations that transport them to foreign lands. “The colors designers have chosen for the spring season present an interesting marriage of unexpected warm and cool tones,” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. “By cleverly combining complementary colors, those that are opposites on the color wheel, they have created a striking intensity to the palette.”

Colors and images in the slideshow are from Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2011 (excerpts reprinted with permission). To view the full report, visit www.pantone.com/spring2011.

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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