Honeysuckle – The Colour Of 2011

By Suparna Chakaraborthy

Monday, December 13, 2010, 14:59

Pantone Color Institute has declared the red-pink hue, Honeysuckle, the colour of 2011. The Honeysuckle colour of 2011 has replaced the previous turquoise of 2010. Phantone calls this reddish pink colour,'a brave new colour, for a brave new world".

“In times of stress, we need something to lift our spirits. Honeysuckle is a captivating, stimulating colour that gets the adrenaline going, perfect to ward off the blues," said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Colour Institute.

If turquoise was chosen to symbolise calming and escapist effect, then Honeysuckle for 2011 has been chosen to symbolise strength, vibrancy and freshness. 'the intensity of this festive reddish pink allures and engages. in fact, this colour, not the sweet fragrance of the flower blossoms for which it was named, is what attracts humming birds to nectar.

honeysuckle may also bring a wave of nostalgia for its associated delicious scent reminiscent of the carefree days of spring and summer," said Leatrice Eiseman. The honeysuckle colour 2011 will evokes nostalgic feelings and the brightness of summer. After all the recession and slagging economy. The bright hue of Honeysuckle is the apt is the perfect colour to herald the wake of a new year.