<p>Spring and summer naturally evoke feelings of calm ocean waters and tranquil beach vacations in cool, vibrant, tropical <strong>Turquoise</strong>. This soothing hue from the blue-green family conjures feelings of escape.</p>
<p>Illustration by Peter Som. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.</p>

Spring and summer naturally evoke feelings of calm ocean waters and tranquil beach vacations in cool, vibrant, tropical Turquoise. This soothing hue from the blue-green family conjures feelings of escape.

Illustration by Peter Som. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.

<p>With more warmth than the typical spring navy, <strong>Amparo Blue</strong> is extremely appealing because of its brighter, more energetic attitude.</p>
<p>Illustration by Maria Pinto. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.</p>

With more warmth than the typical spring navy, Amparo Blue is extremely appealing because of its brighter, more energetic attitude.

Illustration by Maria Pinto. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.

<p>Like the scent of a blossoming flower, <strong>Violet</strong> lends a romantic air to the warm-weather palette. This intriguing purplish hue is a distinctive addition to any wardrobe.</p>
<p>Illustration by Lela Rose. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.</p>

Like the scent of a blossoming flower, Violet lends a romantic air to the warm-weather palette. This intriguing purplish hue is a distinctive addition to any wardrobe.

Illustration by Lela Rose. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.

<p>Yellow has made its mark on fashion and spring will further this trend with gleaming <strong>Aurora</strong>. Reminiscent of the first glimpse of yellow as the sun begins to rise over the horizon, this shimmering, slightly greenish yellow adds a bold infusion.</p>
<p>Illustration by Adam Lippes. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.</p>

Yellow has made its mark on fashion and spring will further this trend with gleaming Aurora. Reminiscent of the first glimpse of yellow as the sun begins to rise over the horizon, this shimmering, slightly greenish yellow adds a bold infusion.

Illustration by Adam Lippes. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.

<p>Energy continues to surge throughout the warmer hues of spring, leading to the provocative and inviting orange <strong>Fusion Coral</strong>.</p>
<p>Illustration by Tracy Reese. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.</p>

Energy continues to surge throughout the warmer hues of spring, leading to the provocative and inviting orange Fusion Coral.

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

<p><strong>Tomato Pur&eacute;e</strong> is this season&rsquo;s classic red. Pair it with turquoise for a retro look.</p>
<p>Illustration by Badgley Mischka. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.</p>

Tomato Purée is this season’s classic red. Pair it with turquoise for a retro look.

Illustration by Badgley Mischka. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.

<p>Thoughtful, cautious neutrals provide a dependable backbone to the brights of spring. Kick back and enjoy the bubbly luxury of <strong>Pink Champagne</strong>. This delicate, wispy tint is the season&rsquo;s newest neutral.</p>
<p>Illustration by Erin Fetherson. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.</p>

Thoughtful, cautious neutrals provide a dependable backbone to the brights of spring. Kick back and enjoy the bubbly luxury of Pink Champagne. This delicate, wispy tint is the season’s newest neutral.

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

<p><strong>Tuscany</strong>, a warm beige hue, provides the perfect backdrop and works well as a solid base color with dynamic accents like fusion coral or violet.</p>
<p>Illustration by Nanette Lepore. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.</p>

Tuscany, a warm beige hue, provides the perfect backdrop and works well as a solid base color with dynamic accents like fusion coral or violet.

Illustration by Nanette Lepore. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.

<p><strong>Dried Herb</strong> is the ultimate green neutral, pairing well with all other colors.</p>
<p>Illustration by Carmen Marc Valvo. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.</p>

Dried Herb is the ultimate green neutral, pairing well with all other colors.

Illustration by Carmen Marc Valvo. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.

<p><strong>Eucalyptus</strong> is the eternal, practical gray. Choose this nuanced neutral and add brightly colored exclamation points in shoes, jewelry and handbags.</p>
<p>Illustration by Pamella Roland. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.</p>

Eucalyptus is the eternal, practical gray. Choose this nuanced neutral and add brightly colored exclamation points in shoes, jewelry and handbags.

Illustration by Pamella Roland. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.

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<p>Spring and summer naturally evoke feelings of calm ocean waters and tranquil beach vacations in cool, vibrant, tropical <strong>Turquoise</strong>. This soothing hue from the blue-green family conjures feelings of escape.</p>
<p>Illustration by Peter Som. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.</p>
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Spring and summer naturally evoke feelings of calm ocean waters and tranquil beach vacations in cool, vibrant, tropical Turquoise. This soothing hue from the blue-green family conjures feelings of escape.

Illustration by Peter Som. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.

<p>With more warmth than the typical spring navy, <strong>Amparo Blue</strong> is extremely appealing because of its brighter, more energetic attitude.</p>
<p>Illustration by Maria Pinto. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.</p>
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With more warmth than the typical spring navy, Amparo Blue is extremely appealing because of its brighter, more energetic attitude.

Illustration by Maria Pinto. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.

<p>Like the scent of a blossoming flower, <strong>Violet</strong> lends a romantic air to the warm-weather palette. This intriguing purplish hue is a distinctive addition to any wardrobe.</p>
<p>Illustration by Lela Rose. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.</p>
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Like the scent of a blossoming flower, Violet lends a romantic air to the warm-weather palette. This intriguing purplish hue is a distinctive addition to any wardrobe.

Illustration by Lela Rose. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.

<p>Yellow has made its mark on fashion and spring will further this trend with gleaming <strong>Aurora</strong>. Reminiscent of the first glimpse of yellow as the sun begins to rise over the horizon, this shimmering, slightly greenish yellow adds a bold infusion.</p>
<p>Illustration by Adam Lippes. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.</p>
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Yellow has made its mark on fashion and spring will further this trend with gleaming Aurora. Reminiscent of the first glimpse of yellow as the sun begins to rise over the horizon, this shimmering, slightly greenish yellow adds a bold infusion.

Illustration by Adam Lippes. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.

<p>Energy continues to surge throughout the warmer hues of spring, leading to the provocative and inviting orange <strong>Fusion Coral</strong>.</p>
<p>Illustration by Tracy Reese. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.</p>
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Energy continues to surge throughout the warmer hues of spring, leading to the provocative and inviting orange Fusion Coral.

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

<p><strong>Tomato Pur&eacute;e</strong> is this season&rsquo;s classic red. Pair it with turquoise for a retro look.</p>
<p>Illustration by Badgley Mischka. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.</p>
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Tomato Purée is this season’s classic red. Pair it with turquoise for a retro look.

Illustration by Badgley Mischka. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.

<p>Thoughtful, cautious neutrals provide a dependable backbone to the brights of spring. Kick back and enjoy the bubbly luxury of <strong>Pink Champagne</strong>. This delicate, wispy tint is the season&rsquo;s newest neutral.</p>
<p>Illustration by Erin Fetherson. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.</p>
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Thoughtful, cautious neutrals provide a dependable backbone to the brights of spring. Kick back and enjoy the bubbly luxury of Pink Champagne. This delicate, wispy tint is the season’s newest neutral.

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

<p><strong>Tuscany</strong>, a warm beige hue, provides the perfect backdrop and works well as a solid base color with dynamic accents like fusion coral or violet.</p>
<p>Illustration by Nanette Lepore. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.</p>
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Tuscany, a warm beige hue, provides the perfect backdrop and works well as a solid base color with dynamic accents like fusion coral or violet.

Illustration by Nanette Lepore. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.

<p><strong>Dried Herb</strong> is the ultimate green neutral, pairing well with all other colors.</p>
<p>Illustration by Carmen Marc Valvo. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.</p>
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Dried Herb is the ultimate green neutral, pairing well with all other colors.

Illustration by Carmen Marc Valvo. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.

<p><strong>Eucalyptus</strong> is the eternal, practical gray. Choose this nuanced neutral and add brightly colored exclamation points in shoes, jewelry and handbags.</p>
<p>Illustration by Pamella Roland. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.</p>
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Eucalyptus is the eternal, practical gray. Choose this nuanced neutral and add brightly colored exclamation points in shoes, jewelry and handbags.

Illustration by Pamella Roland. Originally appeared in the Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2010.

Designers bring splashes of sunshine to the runway for spring 2010. Vibrant brights add a sense of excitement to the color palette, while practical neutrals provide a safety net for cautious consumers.

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