Pantone is going back to basics for its 2020 Color of the Year. After previously picking the vibrant Living Coral [1] in 2019 and Ultraviolet [2] the year before that, the company has decided that Classic Blue will represent the forthcoming year [3]. A shade lighter than navy but darker than sky blue, the color is a timeless choice meant to embody stability and simplicity.
"We are living in a time that requires trust and faith," said Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute Leatrice Eiseman in a press statement. She added, "Imbued with a deep resonance, Classic Blue provides an anchoring foundation. "A boundless blue evocative of the vast and infinite evening sky, Classic Blue encourages us to look beyond the obvious to expand our thinking."
Given how classic the color indeed is, it won't be hard to shop the trend in 2020. For style inspiration and some of our favorite Classic Blue shopping selections, look ahead.
Pantone 2020 Color of the Year Style Inspiration
Shop Pantone's 2020 Color of the Year
Reformation Izzy Organic Cotton Boilersuit [5] ($178)
Beyond Yoga High Rise Bike Shorts
Beyond Yoga High Rise Bike Shorts [6] ($68)
Superga Platform Sneakers
Superga Platform Sneakers [7] ($80)
Jacquemus Knotted Twill Shirt
Jacquemus Knotted Twill Shirt [8] ($406, originally $580)
Universal Standard Geneva Dress
Universal Standard Geneva Dress [9] ($120)
BaubleBar Harlequin Drop Earrings
BaubleBar Harlequin Drop Earrings [10] ($29, originally $42)
Mango Metallic Details Blouse
Mango Metallic Details Blouse [11] ($26, originally $40)
Solid & Striped Bead-Embellished Midi Dress
Solid & Striped Bead-Embellished Midi Dress [12] ($198)
Shrimps Antonia Beaded Tote Bag
Shrimps Antonia Beaded Tote Bag [13] ($577, originally $607)
Zara Knit Midi Dress
Zara Knit Midi Dress [14] ($70)
Reformation Amelia Deep V-Neck Alpaca Blend Sweater
Reformation Amelia Deep V-Neck Alpaca Blend Sweater [15] ($228)
Simply Be Double Breasted Teddy Coat
Simply Be Double Breasted Teddy Coat [16] ($127)
Bottega Veneta The Original 04 Sunglasses
Bottega Veneta The Original 04 Sunglasses [17] ($440)