The colors used by the fashion, decoration and cosmetics industries are often inspired by natural attributes. The company that developed the most used color system in the world, Pantone, has tones in its scale that reproduce the colors of precious stones. The brand still uses inspiration from the names of the stones to reference natural stones, isn't it interesting? Learn more about this relationship in this article that brings some charming examples.
The Pantone color scale
The company, founded in 1962, developed a numerical color scale system to maintain a regular reference in the manufacture of paints and colored articles in the industry. Widely used by the graphic, fashion, paint and decoration markets, Pantone made the identification of colors guided by the name and code of each part of the scale much simpler.
Natural stones and their color fidelity
The raw stones have beautiful natural-looking colors. Nowadays, of course, technology assists in the better treatment of gemstones. However, in their purest form, the gemstones bring colors that reflect the most inspiring nuances.
the colors of the year
In January, Pantone usually chooses a color that is considered the trend for the year. This color will influence collections of clothing, jewelry, shoes, as well as decoration and design objects. In 2015, the chosen color was Marsala, a strong burgundy brown that was related to the intensity of global changes. For 2016, a pair of colors was chosen: Serenity blue and Rose Quartz.
Serenity Blue
As the name implies, this year's chosen blue belongs to the class of lighter shades, those that transmit tranquility and serenity. Of the natural stones that fit this profile, marine water carries the calmest blue tones, bringing a sense of tranquility and peace. Known as the protective stone of sailors, it is also known to bring courage and increase intuition.
Rose Quartz
The second color chosen, Rose Quartz, was inspired by the Rose Quartz stone. Chosen for reflecting calm and tranquility, the color has a strong relationship with another stone, the morganite, which is in the beryl family. Morganite is a stone that brings focus and frees us from unnecessary energies. Used to get rid of stress and tension, morganite acts on the heart chakra bringing good sensations and transparency in feelings.
Pantone Color Chart and Jewels of the Year
Highlight of this year, the pendant of aquamarine with morganite and white gold is among one of the most desired by the public. Bringing the colors of the Pantone scale in natural stones, the pendant brings together the trends for 2016 in a single piece. pendant is the ideal choice.
What did you think of the relationship between the Pantone color scale and natural stones? Read our other article and find out why the Pantone system is so important!
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