Continuing in a 20-year tradition, Pantone has selected their Color of the Year 2023, Viva Magenta. Chosen for its powerful hue and electrifying tones, this member of the crimson red family packs a positive punch and has a lot of potential. It can easily fit in your own apartment home or as a fashion statement.
PANTONE 18-1750 Viva Magenta is a balance between warm and cool. It’s not so bright as to dominate your existing color palette, but instead can work to enhance elements you already have in place. Complimentary colors include shades of gray, greens and soft blues and pinks.
If a pop of color is what you crave in your design scheme, it’s time to join the Magentaverse with these great items.
Add Viva Magenta around your home
Adding Viva Magenta around your home doesn’t have to mean buying new furniture and making massive changes to your decor. It’s all about the small details when it comes to infusing some new color, making every room prime for an update.
Add a few extra pillows
It’s easy to swap these out as your color tastes change. Tossing a few throw pillows onto your couch or chairs can transform the room. Incorporating ones in Viva Magenta can add warmth to your space, especially if your furniture is in cooler grays or blues. Grab solid color pillows to make a big statement, or find a patterned pillow that uses this bold color sparingly for something more subtle.
Throw in a big blanket
Nobody can argue about the comfort offered by a big, soft blanket. Whether you’re using it as a throw on the couch, or to lay across your bed, cozy is key, but color matters too. Adding a blanket in a Viva Magenta hue infuses any activity with powerful color even if you’re just cuddling up to watch a movie. But remember, the bigger the blanket, the better.
Hang up a new piece of wall art
You don’t need to paint an entire wall in Viva Magenta to add a little something extra to your space. Instead, find a piece of art that incorporates the happy tone for a powerful statement piece that hands on the wall. Place it behind the couch or even above your bed to add a little something extra.
Light some aromatic candles in the right containers
It doesn’t really matter what the candle smells like, or even what color the candle is. However, setting up some candles in glass containers tinted with the Pantone Color of the Year 2023 will certainly add a vivid spot to any room. You can even buy the container separate from the candles, customizing the scent to your own tastes.
Set out new spatulas
Even if you have all the kitchen tools you need, there’s no reason you can’t grab a few new items and change things up. Whether you’re replacing kitchen utensils that are starting to show some wear and tear, or you just want some color in your utensil basket on the counter, think hot pink. A set of spatulas in magenta are both useful and colorful, a perfect pairing.
Incorporate Viva Magenta into your outfit
From pieces of clothing to a favorite accessory, a little color enhancement to your outfit can change your look. It can even change your mood.
Viva Magenta is a vigorous shade that can take drab to designer whether you’re wearing it on your head or feet (and anywhere between).
Dress in a shade of crimson red
Can’t get enough of this year’s Pantone color? Why not wear it? Perfect with jeans for a casual outfit or refined enough for nicer attire, clothing in Viva Magenta will certainly get you noticed. Try out a chunky cardigan for those casual Fridays or wear this electrifying color to the gym. You can even make it work for your next cocktail dress.
Transform your winter wear
Cozy gloves on a cold day are the best, and in this hot shade of magenta, they’ll brighten your day even more while warming you up a little. A nice pair of knit gloves are easy to take on and off and are comfortable to drive in if that steering wheel takes a while to warm up. Just don’t wear them to make snowballs. For that, you’ll need a waterproof pair.
Add some sparkle
If you don’t want clothing in the Pantone Color of the Year 2023, but want to incorporate it into your outfit as more of an accent piece, go for some jewelry. You can do something subtle, or a little more pronounced — whatever your style. Some fun options include funky earrings or a sparkling, simple necklace.
Complete your look for a night out
You may have your everyday bag that’s functional over stylish, but changing it up for a night out can be fun. Grab a smaller, more compact purse to add some color to any outfit. A clutch adds style and refinement while still holding all your essential items.
Do it up in Viva Magenta
It’s time to say goodbye to last year’s cool color, Very Peri, and think ahead to something bolder and brighter. The Pantone Color of the Year 2023 has so much potential.
How will you use this audacious crimson red? The possibilities for Viva Magenta are endless.
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