Pantone® have announced their 2018 colour of the year is Ultra Violet

Every year since 2000 Pantone^® has selected a colour that embodies their aspirations for the upcoming year, and for 2018 it is Ultra Violet.

PANTONE^® 18-3838 Ultra Violet communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us toward the future.

Enigmatic purples have long been symbolic of counterculture, unconventionality, and artistic brilliance. Musical icons Prince, David Bowie, and Jimi Hendrix brought shades of Ultra Violet to the forefront of western pop culture as personal expressions of individuality. Nuanced and full of emotion, the depth of PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet symbolizes experimentation and non-conformity, spurring individuals to imagine their unique mark on the world, and push boundaries through creative outlets.

Historically, there has been a mystical or spiritual quality attached to Ultra Violet. The color is often associated with mindfulness practices, which offer a higher ground to those seeking refuge from today’s over-stimulated world. The use of purple-toned lighting in meditation spaces and other gathering places energizes the communities that gather there and inspire connection.