The 2005 season has many of us reflecting on the past yet looking for security and simplicity. The color professionals at the Color Marketing Group have selected a respectful and natural palette for the coming year.

CONSUMER GOODS lead us back to traditional materials such as metal, leather, wood and sand. This is a reflection of Eastern influence where colors are based on the natural elements of Earth, Metal, Water, Wood and Fire, (Feng Shui anyone?).

*Just Steel – displays durability and strength

*Intrigue Blue – aquatic, yet a luxurious neutral

*Living Green – Ying and Yang of nature, very subdued

*Fire Copper – Earthy, reminiscent of handcrafted metals

FASHION will be dictated by three influences.

*Rustic – antiqued, vintage, tea-dyed and dusky

*Urban Sheen – layered effects, translucent and more complex

*World Spiced – textured and refreshed basic shades

HOME COLORS continue to soften and be more serene.  Consumers are becoming more aware and connected to color, even though many will continue to use neutrals.

*Sea Coral – borrowed from the cosmetic industry, displays a healthy glow

*Latin Rose – an equatorial red that is softened and neutralized.

*Twilight Shadow – inspires spiritual reflection with its red-infused blue

*Eden – an organic green, creates optimism and rejuvenation.

*Sheer – a white infused yellow is clean and bright like sunlight

For more information you can visit the Color Marketing Organization at www.colormarketing.org

Colorfully yours,
Ms. Charli Mace
http://www.colortools.com
Color Decisions Made Easy