Original press release found on Pantone.com, read it
here.
Turquoise Transports Us to an Exciting, Tropical Paradise While Offering a Sense of Protection and Healing in Stressful Times
CARLSTADT, N.J., Dec. 8, 2009 –Pantone LLC, an X-Rite company (NASDAQ: XRIT), and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced PANTONE® 15-5519 Turquoise, an inviting, luminous hue, as the color of the year for 2010. Combining the serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green, Turquoise evokes thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a languorous, effective escape from the everyday troubles of the world, while at the same time restoring our sense of wellbeing.
“In many cultures, Turquoise occupies a very special position in the world of color,” explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “It is believed to be a protective talisman, a color of deep compassion and healing, and a color of faith and truth, inspired by water and sky. Through years of color word-association studies, we also find that Turquoise represents an escape to many – taking them to a tropical paradise that is pleasant and inviting, even if only a fantasy.”
Whether envisioned as a tranquil ocean surrounding a tropical island or a protective stone warding off evil spirits, Turquoise is a color that most people respond to positively. It is universally flattering, has appeal for men and women, and translates easily to fashion and interiors. With both warm and cool undertones, Turquoise pairs nicely with any other color in the spectrum. Turquoise adds a splash of excitement to neutrals and browns, complements reds and pinks, creates a classic maritime look with deep blues, livens up all other greens, and is especially trend-setting with yellow-greens.
In fashion, Turquoise makes a statement that can look elegant and dressy in fine silk and gemstones, or casual and fun in cotton and athletic apparel. Because of its versatility, Turquoise is a great accent color in jewelry, purses, shoes, hair accessories and even nail polish for women, and ties, shirts and sportswear for men.
For brides wanting a flattering choice for attendant apparel and accessories on their big day, Turquoise is now one of the nearly 200 PANTONE WEDDING Colors available from Dessy, a leading manufacturer of bridesmaid, social occasion and flower girl dresses, as well as destination wedding gowns under the labels Dessy Collection, After Six, Alfred Sung, Lela Rose Bridesmaid and Sandals Destination Wedding Dresses. PANTONE WEDDING exclusively from Dessy provides a collection of color tools to make it easy for brides to achieve perfectly color-coordinated weddings – from inspiration to “I do.”
Additionally, Turquoise is one of 3,000 colors available in Pantone’s line of superior-quality, eco-friendly paint. PANTONE Paints combine the accuracy of PANTONE Colors with the beauty of high-performance Dutch paints. Perfect for a powder room or bedroom, Turquoise is an evocative, spa-like hue that adds an undertone of warmth and excitement to any cool space. In the kitchen, Turquoise adds a unique flare to tabletop and appliances.
About Pantone
Pantone LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of X-Rite, Incorporated, has been the world’s color authority for 45 years, providing design professionals with products and services for the colorful exploration and expression of creativity. Always a source for color inspiration, Pantone also offers designer-inspired products and services for consumers. More information is available at www.pantone.com.
About X-Rite
X-Rite, Incorporated, is the global leader in color science and technology. The company, which now includes color industry leader Pantone, develops, manufactures, markets and supports innovative color solutions through measurement systems, software, color standards and services. X-Rite’s expertise in inspiring, selecting, measuring, formulating, communicating and matching color helps users get color right the first time and every time, which translates to better quality and reduced costs. X-Rite serves a range of industries, including printing, packaging, photography, graphic design, video, automotive, paints, plastics, textiles, dental and medical. For further information, please visit
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Stella & Dot in Turquoise:
I was shopping downtown the other day at Terra Cotta & a cute gal who works there let me know that some of the local storeowners downtown have decided to start a Savannah Fashion Week. 
Just got back from one heck of a start to my fishing season. Popped out to a SECRET SPOT with charter Captain EXTRAORDINAIRE, Brian Woelber. Brian is the brother-in-law of a good friend of mine, Marsha Woelber and we booked a tip a couple months ago to try our hand with the fish. We were joined by fishing novice, Helen Bacon, who had to beg, steal, and borrow to leave her day job as a lawyer downtown.
We all had a blast and are considering starting a female sports fishing club. We don't really think anyone else in Savannah is doing one and think it could be a hidden market and really, it would be fun, so why not! We would love to get some feedback so if you see this and are interested, shoot me an email or give me a call.
I knew I was in for a treat when my friend, Linda, told me about Papillote. Linda is my first foody friend from Atlanta, the one who took me to my first (and only) five star dining experience and makes me eat the smelliest cheeses you can imagine. Of course I love her for this and am always up for whatever she recommends. 
I just had the pleasure of meeting one of Isle of Hope's own artists, Bellamy Murphy, today. Bellamy and I had been talking on the phone for months about the oil on canvas she would gracously paint then donate for the Telfair Museum of Art's Silent Auction in February. Today, I finally got to meet her in the flesh and see her sweet house off Richmond Drive.
Whether envisioned as a tranquil ocean surrounding a tropical island or a protective stone warding off evil spirits, Turquoise is a color that most people respond to positively. It is universally flattering, has appeal for men and women, and translates easily to fashion and interiors. With both warm and cool undertones, Turquoise pairs nicely with any other color in the spectrum. Turquoise adds a splash of excitement to neutrals and browns, complements reds and pinks, creates a classic maritime look with deep blues, livens up all other greens, and is especially trend-setting with yellow-greens.
For brides wanting a flattering choice for attendant apparel and accessories on their big day, Turquoise is now one of the nearly 200 PANTONE WEDDING Colors available from Dessy, a leading manufacturer of bridesmaid, social occasion and flower girl dresses, as well as destination wedding gowns under the labels Dessy Collection, After Six, Alfred Sung, Lela Rose Bridesmaid and Sandals Destination Wedding Dresses. PANTONE WEDDING exclusively from Dessy provides a collection of color tools to make it easy for brides to achieve perfectly color-coordinated weddings – from inspiration to “I do.”
Jessica DiLullo Herrin is reinventing the idea of your grandmother’s Tupperware party. In little more than a year since founding the costume jewelry company Stella & Dot, which works with sales representatives to market its trendy goods through an e-tail site and at-home soirees, the 36-year-old Stanford Business School grad has propelled it into a multimillion-dollar venture. 
Herrin piloted the party-planning concept in 2004 selling bauble-making kits. After learning the ropes, she recruited jewelry designer Blythe Harris, a former merchandising manager for Banana Republic, who would become Stella & Dot’s chief creative officer. 
