Fashion Color for Spring 2008

According to the report, the spring '08 palette is defined by classic, versatile neutrals punctuated by splashes of invigorating brights, empowering consumers to explore new and creative ways to combine colors. Variations on popular colors such as energizing red, cool, waterborne blue and eco-friendly green also play a key role this season. "The spring '08 color palette perfectly reflects the cheerfulness of the season,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. "Stabilizing neutrals combined with pops of brighter colors to create unique, distinctive looks are the basis for a great spring and summer wardrobe.” The top 10 spring 2008 colors for women are:

• PANTONE 19-4049 Snorkel Blue
• PANTONE 14-0852 Freesia
• PANTONE 12-0435 Daiquiri Green
• PANTONE 16-0924 Croissant
• PANTONE 18-1652 Rococco Red
• PANTONE 14-0000 Silver Gray
• PANTONE 17-3020 Spring Crocus
• PANTONE 15-1239 Cantaloupe
• PANTONE 13-2805 Pink Mist
• PANTONE 16-0639 Golden Olive

Warm, cheerful Freesia is an uplifting and inviting color to which people are instinctively drawn. It is also a color that allows for diverse accessorizing opportunities in jewelry and shoes.

Against neutrals, luscious Cantaloupe is warm and nurturing – a great addition to any wardrobe, especially when paired with chocolate browns.

Glitzy Silver Gray has a sheen reminiscent of the popular metallics that add a touch of excitement to any outfit.

Revitalizing Daiquiri Green, a brighter version of the popular earth-tone yellow-greens naturally associated with eco-awareness, is a refreshing complement to the coolness of Pink Mist (below).

Vibrant Snorkel Blue, a favorite this season among designers, is a dependable navy, but with more animation and sophistication.

Trans-seasonal Golden Olive is another distinctive staple of the season.

The deep pink undertones of flowery Spring Crocus make it among the prettiest, most-wearable purples.

Brighter reds are consistent favorites in spring, and provocative Rococo Red is an exciting, attention-getting classic.

Pink Mist - this delicate, subtle pink with blue undertones pairs perfectly with any color in the palette for a feminine look.

With its beautiful undertones, Croissant is a delicious base for spring’s more exciting accents.