Each year Pantone, a global corporation that studies the language of color and sets the standards for color among and between industries, releases a color of the year. The selected hue is used to inspire trends in the industries of fashion, beauty and decor throughout the year, and experts and devotees of each of these fields eagerly await the announcement every December. Once the announcement is made it's common to see every product from nail polish to dinner plates manufactured in the shade and sold all over the world.
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The color chosen for 2014 is called "radiant orchid," and it's a fun shade of purple that is somewhere between a pastel and jewel-tone, and almost universally flattering. It's perfect for makeup and clothes, but purple is an undoubtedly bold choice for your home. If you're a fan, but not sure how to incorporate it subtly into your home decor, check out the ideas in our slideshow.
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