Pantone’s 2018 Color of the Year: Ultra Violet

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It’s that time of year again: the announcement of the Pantone Color of the Year! This year’s color is Ultra Violet, a stunning blue-based purple with a rich, magical quality.

Pantone says of their 2018 Color of the Year:

A dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade, PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us toward the future.

What I love about this color is how unique, yet classic it is. Purple has always been a color that signifies wealth and royalty, so it has an inherent sophistication that easily elevates the style of any space. However, because it isn’t as popular in decor as say blue or green, it makes a big impact when it is used. It holds a sense of uniqueness that makes it a perfect choice if you want to capture both elegance and originality.

Here are 10 rooms that use this color in various ways, from the bold and glamorous to the subtle and traditional.

Pantone Color of the Year 2018

Pantone's 2018 Color of the Year: Ultra Violet | HomeandEventStyling.comThe soft purple walls are a great choice for a home office to inspire you and help you focus.
Source: My Domaine

Pantone's 2018 Color of the Year: Ultra Violet | HomeandEventStyling.comThe rich purple walls are bold yet elegant. Teal and softer shades of purple complement it nicely.
Source: Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles

Pantone's 2018 Color of the Year: Ultra Violet | HomeandEventStyling.comGreen, blue and purple all work well together for a palette that is rich and vibrant.
Source: Refinery 29

Pantone's 2018 Color of the Year: Ultra Violet | HomeandEventStyling.comPurple is inherently sophisticated in style, making it a great choice for a dining room.
Source: New England Home

Pantone's 2018 Color of the Year: Ultra Violet | HomeandEventStyling.comThe few bold pops of red are an eye-catching contrast to all the purple. So bold and dramatic!
Source: House Beautiful

Pantone's 2018 Color of the Year: Ultra Violet | HomeandEventStyling.comA few touches of gold bring some warmth and contrast to the soft purple hues.
Source: Architectural Digest

Pantone's 2018 Color of the Year: Ultra Violet | HomeandEventStyling.comEven just a touch of this stunning color, such as in a bouquet of flowers, brings a lot of life and magic to the decor.
Source: Style At Home

Pantone's 2018 Color of the Year: Ultra Violet | HomeandEventStyling.comThis room is bursting with personality with a gorgeous, deep purple sofa anchoring it all.
Source: Brit.co

Pantone's 2018 Color of the Year: Ultra Violet | HomeandEventStyling.comThe stunning area rug plays beautifully off the yellow curtains in this lively sitting room.
Source: Domino

Pantone's 2018 Color of the Year: Ultra Violet | HomeandEventStyling.comNothing says glamour quite like purple, gold and animal print.
Source: House Beautiful

What an inspiring choice!

Warm regards,
Megan