Classic Blue - the Pantone trend color 2020

Pantone has again chosen a trend color for 2020. This Year, “Classic Blue” convinced the institute. Here we explain why the choice fell on the classic shade of blue and how it can be integrated into your interior.

Table of contents Table of contents Classic Blue - the Pantone trend color 2020

• PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue
• Set up with "Classic Blue"
• The best color combinations with "Classic Blue"

Table of contents Table of contents Classic Blue - the Pantone trend color 2020

• PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue
• Set up with "Classic Blue"
• The best color combinations with "Classic Blue"

Every year the Pantone Color Institute appoints a trend color of the year. It should reflect the spirit of the times and then set the tone in numerous industries such as fashion, beauty and interior design. While “Living Coral” was chosen a strong, invigorating color the previous year, in 2020 “Classic Blue” looks calmer and more simple.

PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue

The classic blue shade "Classic Blue" seems almost unspectacular in contrast to its predecessors "Living Coral" and "Ultra Violet". It should remind us of the “endless vastness of the evening sky and make us think”, as Leatrice Eiseman, director of the Pantone Institute describes.

Blue has always stood for calm, harmony and security. No wonder that it is one of the absolute favorite colors of the Germans. "Classic Blue" should also have a relaxing effect on us, so that we can "better organize and structure our thoughts". At the same time, the color should encourage us to "take on new perspectives and communicate impartially". So no color could be more suitable for the start of a new decade.

Classic Blue is reminiscent of the endless expanse of the evening sky and the depth of the sea. Nevertheless, it is rare in nature.

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In the face of technological advances and an increasingly hectic world, according to Pantone, it is obvious that we are increasingly longing for solid and calm colors. "Classic Blue" should remind you that "after every night there will be a morning".

Set up with "Classic Blue"

In contrast to "Living Coral", "Classic Blue" can be optimally integrated into the interior. In the bedroom, the color is refreshing and soothing at the same time. However, avoid painting a room completely in color, otherwise it will quickly look cool. In combination with other colors, however, there are great design options. The best color combinations are shown below.

Classic Blue is easy to combine. Especially in bedrooms it creates a relaxed atmosphere.

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The best color combinations with "Classic Blue"

So that you know how to combine the trend color of the new year, Pantone also publishes suitable color palettes every year. This is how the diverse possibilities become really obvious. So let yourself be inspired!

Ponder from Pantone

A particularly beautiful color combination is created by mixing "Classic Blue" with other cool shades of blue and adding accents in nude or light brown tones. The blue has a soothing effect.

Ponder color range from Pantone

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Snorkel from Pantone

Those who like it colorful and eye-catching will get their money's worth with this color palette. Classic black and white tones form "dramatic contrasts" with "Classic Blue". Bold lime green and coral remind us of a tropical paradise.

Color range Snorkel from Pantone

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Desert Twilight by Pantone

As the name suggests, this color palette with its purple tones in combination with the "Classic Blue" is reminiscent of an endless evening sky in the desert. The glittering gold tones radiate that certain something and should remind of the stars.

Desert Twilight color palette by Pantone

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Classic Blue can be combined with almost any color. Pink in particular comes into its own.

Photo: Dekoria GmbH

Those who like a right-wing color explosion can combine Classic Blue with other complementary colors such as green, red and money.

Photo: Dekoria GmbH

If you keep an entire room in blue, you have to make sure that the room doesn't look too cool. Floral patterns loosen up the whole thing optically and make the furnishings appear more playful.

Photo: Dekoria GmbH

If you want it a bit more discreet, work with individual accents such as pillows or curtains that can be replaced at any time.

Photo: Dekoria GmbH

If you just want to set individual accents in Classic Blue, this minimalist, timeless wall clock from Karlsson is just right.

Photo: Karlsson

This cloth from the brand Lola & Mawu was handmade in Mali and fits perfectly as a throw on an armchair or a sofa.

Photo: Lola & Mawu

With this pouff you bring the golden age of disco chic back into the house.

Photo: Beaumonde

Lea Straub editors haus.de