What Is Peach Fuzz?
"PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz captures our desire to nurture ourselves and others. It's a velvety gentle peach tone whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and soul." -PANTONE
Pantone's 2024 color choice, Peach Fuzz, is described as a “velvety, gentle peach tone, whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and soul.” This cozy and comforting hue embodies nurturing compassion and heartfelt kindness. Amid global conflicts and endless sources of stress, PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz serves as a gentle reminder to slow down and care for ourselves and one another.
Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, explains the choice:
“In seeking a hue that echoes our innate yearning for closeness and connection, we chose a color radiant with warmth and modern elegance. A shade that resonates with compassion, offers a tactile embrace, and effortlessly bridges the youthful with the timeless.”
How Is the Color of the Year Chosen?
Pantone's color experts meticulously analyze trends, exploring realms such as entertainment, emerging artists, fashion, design, sports events, and travel destinations.
The color choice is also influenced by technology, social media, materials, people at work and play, and the vibrant hues of nature. For 25 years, Pantone's Color of the Year has significantly influenced product development and purchasing decisions across various industries, including fashion, jewelry, home furnishings, industrial design, product packaging, and graphic design.
Working with Peach Fuzz in Your Designs
Fuzzy Peach ignites warmth, harmonizing seamlessly with analogous shades in Crystal Passions® beads and pearls. Consider coral and light coral crystal pearl beads for a complementary touch, along with the sparkling allure of padparadscha. For bead stringing and weaving projects, the peach shades available in Delica® seed beads are an ideal choice.
