Pantone is feeling a certain shade of blue — classic blue. ... That year’s color was Cerulean, 2003’s was Aqua Sky, 2005’s was Blue Turquoise, 2008’s was Blue Iris, ...

The newly crowned color of the year is distinct from other blue hues Pantone has chosen in years past, including “Cerulean Blue” (2000), “Aqua Sky,” (2003), ...

See all of the hues the Pantone Color Institute has selected for Color of the Year since 1999 ... Pantone. Another blue-green combo, Aqua Sky was picked for its cool and serene qualities. 23 of 25 ...

Explaining the decision, the colour kings at Pantone said it combines the ‘constancy’ of traditional blue with the ‘energy and excitement’ of red. The shade’s full name is Pantone 17 ...