The sweet and soft hue marks the 25th anniversary of the Pantone Color of the Year program.

The softness of the shade connotes peacefulness and the hope for a more caring and collaborative future.

We have to agreeit has a nurturing and calming aura, for sure!

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So for example, for their 2024 shade, they started doing their homework in very early 2023.

As forhowthey choose the color, Pantone takes a very comprehensive approach to the process.

They take a step back and look at the zeitgeist to see whats trending.

Pantone Peach Fuzz swatch

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(They mentioned colors similar to Peach Fuzz were all spotted at the Met Gala, for example.)

The brand also confirmed they dolotsof color-word association studies to inform their decision.

Their Color of the Year program has been running for 25 years now.

Fun fact: the very first color was Cerulean Blue, announced in 1999!