Blue color was the cool hue in the end of 2016! Celebrities embraced the blue color and the red carpet was a flame of gowns in different shades of blue. Street style was a display of blue furry coats, oversize sweaters and denim jackets. Color blue had its momentum!
As we move toward Spring, Pantone has revealed three blue hues for Spring/ Summer 2017: lapis blue, niagara, and island paradise. Let’s see which one of these three blue tones will have the momentum for the season ahead.
Blue tones are often associated with divinity and royalty, emphasizing power and authority for centuries.
Lapis Blue, a deep blue tone, seeks confidence and power like the deep seas that enchanted us with its calm and breezy waves each summer.
Lapis blue
Niagara, a soft blue shade, draws attention to comfort and relaxation perfectly for warm season. Youthful and always fresh, Niagara will probably be the go – to color of the summer.
Niagara
Island Paradise, a cool blue – green shade, refreshes the spirit and takes us to dreamy tropical places. It’s the perfect color for dreamy vacation on the islands of paradise.
Island Paradise
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the Pantone blue shades for spring and summer 2017?
Pantone revealed three blue hues for the season: lapis blue, niagara, and island paradise. Each carries its own mood, from deep confidence to soft relaxation to dreamy tropical freshness.
What does the color blue traditionally symbolize in fashion?
Blue tones have long been associated with divinity and royalty, emphasizing power and authority for centuries. That heritage is part of what makes blue such a commanding yet calming color to wear.
What kind of feeling does lapis blue convey?
Lapis blue is a deep blue tone that evokes confidence and power, much like the deep seas that enchant us with their calm, breezy waves each summer. It is the most authoritative of the three seasonal blues.
Which blue shade is best suited for a relaxed summer look?
Niagara, a soft blue shade, draws attention to comfort and relaxation and is perfect for the warm season. Youthful and always fresh, it was poised to be the go-to color of the summer, while island paradise, a cool blue-green, refreshes the spirit and suits dreamy island vacations.