Unlike last year’s cheery Radiant Orchid that supposedly
evoked optimism and sophistication, Pantone’s selection of the muted, slightly
muddled Marsala as its choice for the 2015 Color of the Year was greeted with
mixed reviews.
Marsala, according to the Pantone’s press release, is the
color that will enrich “our mind, body and soul, exuding confidence and
stability.” Its touted as a “subtly seductive shade” that promises to draw us
in “to its embracing warmth.”
Well, not so fast, Missy.
Others have failed to see its beauty, spewing out less than
favorable reviews. Most notably this from The Atlantic, “Think
rust, the grimy, gag-inducing type that lines corners or frat boy
dormitory-style bathrooms. Or blood, the freaky dried kind whose iron content
has been exposed to the air long enough to evoke a dull brick.”
Jeepers creepers, when you put it that
way, I’m not sure I want that around my house. But I actually like the burgundy
tone of Pantone’s 2015 Color of the Year.
More
importantly, I like the name of it. Marsala. It reminds me of chicken Marsala,
and, hey, what’s not to like about that tasty little dish? But I digress…
Still, it’s no secret that naming colors
would be my dream job. I envision myself sitting in a fancy, schmancy corner
office after traipsing around the world visiting exotic places (for
inspiration) and coming up with extraordinarily creative names for colors for ordinary
paint chips. And, all this, of course, while earning a bazillion dollars.
So Pantone guys and gals… I’ve already
got your 2016 Color of the Year.
I call it “Taffy Tabby” reminiscent of
Howard of the Shelter Cat. Here’s part of my bazillion dollar marketing
campaign press release: “Taffy Tabby spins a luxurious mix of vibrant orange
hues and esoteric vanilla enhanced creams evoking a fine zen-like balance
between playful and serious.”
It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do
it… why not me?
And Pantone, no need to thank me. Just pop my check in the
mail.
