Pantone Color of the Year 2012 : Tangerine Tango

2012 Color of the Year, Tangerine Tango

Pantone Color of the Year 2012 : Tangerine Tango–Rounding off the week in 2012 design trends, comes this year’s HOTTEST interior design news, the color of the year for 2012 named by Pantone is Tangerine Tango. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, following last year’s hot trending color of playful pink, honeysuckle, Pantone has claimed that this is the year of citrus fruit! One may find the color daunting due to its overpowering and fiercely eye-catching color but using Tangerine in all its glory is all about making a serious statement.

Whether you are ready for a modern facelift for the coming spring/summer of 2012 or just looking for a modern twist of color pops, Tangerine Tango may be used in array of styling options. Accent walls are screaming to be painted this vibrant color and home accents are a definite must when it comes to adding that pizzazz of color that borders the lines of orange and pink. (One may argue that it’s slightly coral.) A wonderful use for the overpowering zest of color is wallpaper and accent trims in textiles and fabrics. Wallpaper with hints of tangerine are making a serious statement all over interior design news. By adding this little guy into subtle home treatments, one can’t help but be drawn to the risk and forward-thinking design of a living space without feeling overwhelmed by the color.

Tangerine Tango Armchair

Accent pieces such as throws, pillows, sitting chairs, or other accoutrements are a definite yes when it comes to the shockingly unforgiving color to wow your guest and clients. There is something playful and romantic about Tangerine Tango that draws the eye to it begging to be sat on or played with. (Kind of like a cute little doe-eyed puppy.) That being said, tangerine is an absolute necessity for the modern homeowner and designer who really wants to make a serious statement through that abode.

Tangerine Tango Curtains

Lastly, our favorite way to incorporate this color is a modern and vibrant take on the summer home. Pairing tangerine with cool blues and crisp white linens in your Hamptons getaway is a great way to really show off the bold color. Using this color palette and bringing in dark, rich and oaky wood accent pieces will give you a niece little surf and turf for those beautiful summer mornings and evening cocktail hours whilst entertaining your guests and showing off your true style and elegance.

Check out some of our favorite looks:

Tangerine Tango Accent Rug and Throw

Tangerine Tango Accent Table

Tangerine Tango Accent Storage Crates

Tangerine Tango Accent Wall