Pantone Color of the Year 2013: PANTONE 17-5641 EMERALD Emerald Green

Pantone Color of the Year 2013: PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald Green

Vibrant, radiant, and lush green was the color of the year in 2013.

PANTONE 17-1463 Tangerine Tango is a vibrant red-orange color that provides the energy we need to recharge and move forward. Emerald green is a vibrant emerald green that further enhances our sense of well-being by inspiring insight and promoting balance and harmony.

Often associated with bright, precious gemstones, emerald green gives a feeling of sophistication and luxury. Since ancient times, this bright, gorgeous shade has been the color of beauty and new life in many cultures and religions. It is also the color of growth, renewal and prosperity, and no other color conveys regeneration more than green. For centuries, many countries have chosen green to represent healing and unity.

"Green is the richest shade in nature and the human eye sees more green than any other color in the spectrum," says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. "As throughout history, multi-faceted emerald green continues to sparkle and fascinate. Symbolically, emerald green brings a sense of clarity, renewal and rejuvenation that is so important in today's complex world. This powerful and universally appealing tone translates easily into fashion and home interior decoration."

Explore this page. Learn more about this radiant jewel shade and its numerous applications in fashion, beauty, home decor, and design. Dig deep into the thought and decision-making process to answer why, out of the near-infinite range of colors that the human eye can perceive, 17-5641 Emerald Green has captured our attention, our imagination, and our collective eye as this year's Pantone 2013 Color of the Year Choice.