Pantone color of the year is chosen to reflect a trending color, but the hue is also meant to reflect the state of the world.
The chaos of 2020 resulted in a gray and soft yellow to convey hope and strength. Last year, while Barbie-mania was sweeping the nation, Pantone released a vivid magenta as the unconventional shade for unconventional times. And while the year is reaching its midway point, there is still plenty of time to embrace this year’s chosen hue: peach fuzz.