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Fire Mountain Gems and Beads has partnered with Pantone, the world's color authority, to provide their expert color forecasts. The Spring/Summer 2010 color trends are below.
This tender yet strong palette links the luscious, youthful pastel of Rosewater, Lavender Frost, Fawn, Wan Blue and Parfait Pink with deep, sexy Hawthorn Rose, Mauveglow, and Amber, as well as mysterious Dark Shadow and Nine Iron. The interplay of innocence and health with sexiness and mystery brings intrigue to the palette.
Hawthorn Rose and Mauveglow, the bridge between dark and light, are key colors. They contain allusions to hardiness and vigor -- and are at the same time coy and flirtatious. They can be pulled toward the innocent end of the scale by interacting with pastels, and towards the sensual side with the darker values within the palette. Hawthorn Rose is especially interesting and satisfying, and reflects a need for the lifeforce of tones heading into the red spectrum.
| | PANTONE 11-1408 | | Rosewater | | Innocent, Tender, Angelic | | | | PANTONE 15-3507 | | Lavender Frost | | Naive, Young, Ingenue | | | | PANTONE 16-1510 | | Fawn | | Early, Discreet, Sensible | | | | PANTONE 13-2804 | | Parfait Pink | | Bashful, Hesitant, Gentle | | | | PANTONE 16-1617 | | Mauveglow | | Elegant, Courtly, Decorous | | | | PANTONE 17-1147 | | Amber Brown | | Astute, Ingenious, Able | | | | PANTONE 12-4805 | | Wan Blue | | Insightful, Clear, Willing | | | | PANTONE 18-1716 | | Hawthorn Rose | | Enchanting, Enriching, Inimitable | | | | PANTONE 18-0306 | | Dark Shadow | | Hidden, Deep, Arcane | | | | PANTONE 19-3908 | | Nine Iron | | Bedrock, Noble, Supportive |
Dawn Color Palettes - A tender yet strong color palette
Use the following color ratios in jewelry designs to create the defined color palettes.
| | Tough and Tender
Subtle shades of mauve and hawthorn for an intriguing, new look | | | | Innocent and Ripe
Delectable colors of fruit and flower: both fresh and complex | | | | Virtuous Vice
Light plays across skin to make blue shades and shadows | | | | Hidden Meaning
A protective dark shell contains a delicious brew | | | | Darkness Within
A pure and supple skin hides complexity | | | | Touch Tones
Cool and warm color, smooth, and quilted textures: sleep longer | | | | Prim and Passionate
Under the cool colors we find heat and warmth |
The primary scheme here telegraphs urgency, simplicity, effectiveness, and awareness. Crimson is the key color: a strong blast of rich red that clears the cobwebs away. Pairing Crimson with neutrals, especially Bright White and Jet Black, carries the simplicity and immediacy Noon speaks of.
But the interplay with Limoges and Dress Blue, and with Maize and Freesia, allows for a graphic, assured contrast which will grab attention and cut through the clutter. Using these primaries as bold but contained accents is dynamic and fresh.
Ruby Wine carries much of the same confidence and simplicity, but in a softer, more vintage way. Using it with Ashes of Roses and Dark Shadow allows for more nuance.
Noon also carries a suggestion of pure, Bright White paired with Ashes of Roses and Dark Shadow. These create dazzling, mysterious products that intrigue with their simplicity.
| | PANTONE 11-0601 | | Bright White | | Gracious, Pristine, Untouched | | | | PANTONE 15-0703 | | Ashes of Roses | | Clairvoyant, Ancient, Secure | | | | PANTONE 13-0746 | | Maize | | Beaming, Mercurial, Impulsive | | | | PANTONE 14-0852 | | Freesia | | Powerful, Influential, Confident | | | | PANTONE 19-1762 | | Crimson | | Auspicious, Affirmative, Glorious | | | | PANTONE 19-1629 | | Ruby Wine | | Enigmatic, Inexplicable, Nuanced | | | | PANTONE 19-4044 | | Limoges | | Certain, Virtuous, Lasting | | | | PANTONE 19-4025 | | Dress Blue | | Brave, Intrepid, Self-reliant | | | | PANTONE 18-0306 | | Dark Shadow | | Hidden, Deep, Arcane | | | | PANTONE 19-0303 | | Jet Black | | Inscrutable, Oracular, Enduring |
Noon Color Palettes - Primary colors from bright white to jet black and crimson red
Use the following color ratios in jewelry designs to create the defined color palettes.
| | Red Alert
A flash of red in simple, contemporary forms | | | | Strongly Nuanced
Red and darker neutrals feels mysterious yet forceful | | | | Geometric Progression
Strong forms and strong color go hand in hand | | | | Down to Business
In vintage tones, the palette still speaks simply and crisply | | | | White Light
Glowing from within, white is modern and cutting edge | | | | Shape Shifting
Bold elements of red make vintage references completely new | | | | Wave the Flag
Adapting recognizable symbols with wit and humor | | | | Blue on Blue
A color at once ethereal and direct | | | | Flash Drive
A slash of yellow demands attention |
Previous bright palettes have suggested powerful, hallucinogenic effects. Happy Hour returns to the traditional, reliable intoxicant: the cocktail. The feeling is uncomplicated and happy rather than overly daring and flirting with danger. All of the colors in the palette are attractive and tangy, but Cherry Tomato and Hot Pink offer the most delicious experience, followed by Orange Popsicle. They are happy and amusing without going too far! Materials and inspirations within the palette suggest a similar feeling.
Macaw Green and Viridian are also interesting here, as they carry newness in their exploration of blue and green tones -- whereas Scarlet and Princess Blue convey some stability at the warm and cool ends of the spectrum. Macaw Green and Viridian update this palette.
| | PANTONE 19-1760 | | Scarlet | | Perceptive, Intricate, Assertive | | | | PANTONE 17-1563 | | Cherry Tomato | | Fancy, Intoxicating, Unbridled | | | | PANTONE 17-1937 | | Hot Pink | | Tempestuous, Passionate, Brilliant | | | | PANTONE 17-1350 | | Orange Popsicle | | Vigilant, Bold, Decisive | | | | PANTONE 14-1159 | | Zinnia | | Emotional, Alert, Quick | | | | PANTONE 12-0643 | | Blazing Yellow | | Unrestrained, Rakish, Risk-taking | | | | PANTONE 16-0230 | | Macaw Green | | Brisk, Unconfined, Hip | | | | PANTONE 17-5126 | | Viridian Green | | Multifarious, Unpredictable, Unusual | | | | PANTONE 17-4540 | | Hawaiian Ocean | | Idealistic, Expectant, Optimistic | | | | PANTONE 19-4150 | | Princess Blue | | Positive, Loyal, Reliable |
Happy Hour Color Palettes - Traditional, Reliable colors
Use the following color ratios in jewelry designs to create the defined color palettes.
| | Tasty Treats
Dip simple shapes in delicious tones for an irresistible treat | | | | Contemporary Candy
Modern doesn't have to be serious if you color it in pink and green | | | | Delicious Diversity
One is fun, but why not collect them all? | | | | Candy Store
Old-fashioned treats now offered in happy hour brights | | | | Glee Club
Giggles, grins and groovy combinations | | | | Secret Sauce
In quantities small or large, the tonic of bright color is delicious |
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