Pantone Color of the Year

Mimosa is one of the 3,000 colors available in Pantone’s line of superior-quality, eco-friendly paint. Mimosa is also the Pantone Color of the Year.

Mimosa is a versatile shade that coordinates with any other color, appeals to both sexes, and translates to both fashion and interiors.


...the abundant flowers of the Mimosa tree.

"In a time of economic uncertainty and political change, optimism is paramount and no other color expresses hope and reassurance more than yellow...read more here


What I find really cool about Pantone Color of the Year is Pantone has collaborated with clothing manufacturer Gap to produce a limited edition series of men’s and women’s t-shirts in varying Pantone shades. The temporary store is located in Gap’s 5th Avenue flagship store in Midtown Manhattan and features clothing for purchase representing a full palette of true Pantone colors as part of the retailer’s spring collection.


You can have your t-shirt and paint it too.