Pantone Color of the Year: Classic Blue

Dec, 10, 2019

The Pantone Color Institute introduces Classic Blue 19- 4052 as the 2020 Color of the Year. Classic Blue has been described by the Pantone Color Institute as a “timeless and enduring blue hue elegant in its simplicity” and “the reassuring qualities of the thought-provoking Classic Blue highlight our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era”. Quite fitting for a new decade to come.

The Pantone Color Institute searches for color influences across the globe considering things like art, fashion, pop culture, film, along with social and economic factors. The annual Pantone color has been known to have major impact on design, planning and purchasing products that companies look to for influence for the upcoming year. In the Special Event Industry, we see this influence in table linens and other design elements. At Party Reflections, Inc. we have several options that can be utilized to create the perfect Classic Blue concept at your next event.

Pantone is known to pick the color of the year as a representation of an influential event or social cause in the world. In past years, they’ve chosen colors such as Rose Quartz & Serenity to bring awareness to gender equality. Greenery in 2017 was to show recognition to the environment and climate change, while last year’s color, Living Coral was spotlighted to educate on the endangered living coral reefs throughout the world. Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color institute, mentioned during the Pantone Color of the Year webinar that the “Classic Blue hue is a color that is not an aggressive color and has a connection or inclusivity that links everyone together.” This is shown throughout design where it’s encouraged to mix and match blue hues. This propels us to look beyond and expand our own thoughts.

Chameleon Chair: Royal Stretch Knit, Navy Stretch Knit, Mermaid Stretch Knit, Aqua Stretch Knit

Chargers + Plates: Darcy Wedgewood Plates, Emerson Plates + Charger, Robin Fleur De Lis Charger, Boho Cobalt Plate, Margo Tiffany Blue Plate

Glassware: Aqua Ariana Goblet, Essex Indigo Glassware

Photos: Demi Mabry Photography

Plates: Robin Blue Fleur de lis Charger, Boho Cobalt Plate, Darcy Wedgewood Plate

Photo 1 : Beauty & the Budget Events, Ariel Kaitlin Photography

Photo 2: Merrimon Wynne Bridal Show, Katherine Miles Jones Photography

Photo 3: Alexandra Madison Weddings, Nina Bashaw Photography

Linens: Periwinkle/Ivory Damask, Navy Rose, Navy Cabana

Photo 1: Merrimon Wynne Bridal Showcase, Katherine Miles Jones Photography

Photo 2: By Invitation Only- Melanie Murphy, Landon Jacob Photography

Photo 3: Premier Party Planners, Arika Jordan Photography

Linens: Light Blue Dazzle, Navy Link, Slate Blue Dupioni

Photo 1: Alexandra Madison Weddings, Brandy Morrison Photography

Photo 2: Merrimon Wynne, Kevin Milz Photography

Photo 3: Jerrye Gordon Events, Danielle Hutchinson Photography

Linens: Tiffany Velvet, Ocean Leaf, Storm Satin

Photo 1, 2, 3: Joshua Aaron Photography, The Lace House

Linens: Navy Velvet, Navy Panama, Navy Awning Stripe

Photo 1: Mint to be Weddings, Yah Photography

Photo 2: Premier Party Planners, Arika Jordon Photography

Photo 3: Meagan Warren Weddings, Joshua Aaron Photography

Whether you incorporate blue into your table linens, napkins, glassware, plates or seat covers, Party Reflections has an array of blue hues to choose from. Check out our catalog to see more options on how you can showcase blue into your 2020 design.