What was Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2019? It was Living Coral, PANTONE 16-1546, a warm coral-orange shade with a golden undertone. Pantone announced the selection on 6 December 2018.
Archive: the original Persian article was published on 6 December 2018. This English translation presents its report on the 2019 selection. It is a historical colour-trend article, not an announcement of the current Color of the Year.
The original article describes the anticipation among people interested in fashion, hair colour, clothing, furniture and interiors. Designers and other professionals working in these fields also followed the announcement as a reference for planning their collections and purchases.
For these audiences, the annual selection offered a shared point of discussion about colour. The Persian article introduced Living Coral with images and an explanation of the mood associated with it, placing the announcement in the context of fashion and design.
The Persian article presents Living Coral as an energetic orange-based colour softened by warmth. It connects the shade with underwater coral and describes a balance between a lively appearance and a welcoming mood.
The report associates the colour with optimism, enjoyment and human connection. Its discussion moves between natural surroundings and digital life: colour is presented as part of how people experience both physical spaces and online images.
These descriptions express the design narrative surrounding the 2019 choice. They are not measurable guarantees that a particular colour will create the same response in every person or product.
The source reports that the announcement quickly became a subject of social-media posts by people working in fashion and related fields. It also describes interest in coral-coloured clothing and coats at the time. These observations belong to the original report and should not be read as evidence of present-day demand.
The Persian text attributes to Laurie Pressman, then introduced as a Pantone vice president, a discussion of observing colour use across communities and anticipating public preferences. Rather than reproducing the passage as a verified quotation, this translation summarises the source’s point: colour forecasting considers changing preferences and the directions that designers and consumers may explore.
For readers interested in product development, the useful question is how a colour reference fits the product, audience and material. A trend name can provide inspiration, while the final decision still belongs to the designer and the business developing the collection.
When using an archive colour story as inspiration for leather goods, distinguish the historical reference from a production specification. The images on a webpage are illustrations. For a project, discuss the required shade and finish with the supplier and evaluate an actual material sample. This is a practical editorial addition, not a claim that Dalir holds Living Coral stock or an officially certified Pantone match.
Which colour was selected for 2019?
Living Coral, identified by Pantone as PANTONE 16-1546.
Does this article describe the current annual selection?
No. It is an archive translation of the Persian article published in December 2018 about the 2019 colour.
Does the article confirm availability of this leather colour?
No. Ask about the required material, shade, finish and sample through the contact page.
Pantone’s original announcement for 2019 confirms the name, code and announcement date.
For a related article, read market orientation and innovation in leather products. To discuss a colour or finish for your project, contact Dalir Leather.
