The selection of two colours this year is also a recognition of societal movements toward gender equality and fluidity, with consumers using colour as a form of expression.
Both colours are soft and gentle, with Rose Quartz conveying compassion and Serenity embodying calm. Together they can be seen as a ‘yin and yang’: energy and rest; hope and peace, and a reflection of many natural environments such as sunsets and oceans.
Take a look below at some of our favourite images that capture the essence of the 2016 Pantone Colour of the Year…