It's Time for Some Color

Spring is FINALLY here, and we are definitely ready for some color. Here are some interesting color resources, trends and 2006 palettes.

The Color Authority

The PANTONE® name is known worldwide as the standard language for color communication. Their site is a color resource and includes articles, tips and techniques, products, and events.
http://www.pantone.com

Spring 2006 Fashion Colors

It's blue skies ahead with breezy, carefree hues like Lily Green, fresh Viola, juicy Melon, and French Vanilla in Pantone's Spring 2006 Fashion Report.
http://www.pantone.com/products/products.asp?idArticle=792&idArea=14

2006 Color Forecast

The Color Marketing Group forecasts color directions one to three years in advance for all industries, manufactured products and services. Warm, clear and bright colors lead their 2006 forecast.
http://www.colormarketing.org/media/news/2006_consumer_col_dir.htm

The Voice of Color

Pittsburgh Paints' The Voice of Color Web site is a pathway for discovering how color converys individual style and personality. It includes color palettes, research and trends, inspiration and tools. Don't miss the Color Sense Game.
http://www.voiceofcolor.com/en/index.asp

Colors that Appeal to Men

Blue is a safe color choice for men so why did the University of Iowa paint a men's locker room pink? Find out here.
http://desktoppub.about.com/od/choosingcolors/f/mencolors.htm

Colors that Appeal to Women

Do women prefer to be pretty in pink? Find out here.
http://desktoppub.about.com/od/choosingcolors/f/womencolors.htm

Moody

Irritated? Anxious? Before stepping into your next big meeting, gauge your state of mind with this online mood ring.
http://www.ajcockrell.com/ajcockrell/moodring_ns.htm

Favorite Crayola Colors

What is your favorite Crayola crayon color? Here are America's 50 favorite colors with information on personality traits associated with a color, history and other fun and interesting facts.
http://www.crayola.com/colorcensus/
americas_favorites/index.cfm

The Color Association of the U.S.

The Color Association of the United States Web site offers reference guides and other publications on color trends and history.
http://www.colorassociation.com/site/aboutus.html

Fall 2006 Fashion Colors

You may not have even worn your white jeans or peep-toe cork wedges yet, but the fashion industry is already looking ahead toward Fall 2006.
http://www.pantone.com/articles/pdfs/FashionColorReport_Fall_2006.pdf

Thanks for reading.