Radiant Orchid is Pantone’s Color of the Year 2014 – Get Ready for Orchid Madness
Pantone Color of the Year 2014 – Radiant Orchid
The next Pantone Color of the Year for 2014 was announced today and it’s Radiant Orchid. You guys know how I love purple and green so I’m all about it.
“While the 2013 color of the year, PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald, served as a symbol of growth, renewal and prosperity, Radiant Orchid reaches across the color wheel to intrigue the eye and spark the imagination,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “An invitation to innovation, Radiant Orchid encourages expanded creativity and originality, which is increasingly valued in today’s society.”
“An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health. It is a captivating purple, one that draws you in with its beguiling charm.”
You know what this means, right? A follow up to my Emerald Madness nail polish competition, featuring Radiant Orchid. I’ll host a bracketed nail polish smack down of the best orchid nail shades, similar to NCAA March Madness.
So as I start to curate the best representations of Radiant Orchid in the world of nail polish, I’d love to hear your suggestions. I don’t want to accidentally leave out a great shade.
So which nail polishes do you think best represent Pantone Color of the Year 2014, Radiant Orchid? Are you happy with Pantone’s choice?
Lisa N.
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This one will be easier to make a lipstick for than emerald for sure
Haha, definitely! Emerald lipstick… um, nope!
hmmm…. I like the idea. Orchid image evokes Essie Splash of Grenadine. I am sure there will be new polishes coming. Curious to see what polish makers and mixers come up with for this.
I’m curious too. I’m sure we’ll see some pop up in Spring/Summer collections.
I think Essie Splash of Grenadine is a good contender.
Definitely! Thanks for the suggestion
Illamasqua – Velocity! It’s a bit warmer than ‘true’ Radiant Orchid, but it’s the closest match I can think of.
Oh, and/or Spehora by OPI’s Iris I Was Thinner (hate the name but love that colour on that one).
Yes, the name is awful but the color is great. Too bad the SOPI’s are gone
It’s definitely close enough to include. Thanks!
The first polish that comes to mind is Essie “Play Date”. LOVE that shade!
Thanks a bunch!
Immediately reminds me of Essie’s “Play Date” which I love!
Oh, great suggestion
Orchid is a great color choice! Can’t wait to see your polish picks.
Thanks!
An oldie, but a goodie, OPI Grape Wall of China is still one of my favorite orchid shades!
Thanks for sharing Ali
Yay!!! Love this shade, not my fave purple, but I do like them all!
Warm/pink purples aren’t the most flattering on me but I’m with you on loving purple in general.
Essie “Play Date” !!!
Thanks Lori!
Hmm…I’m thinking Zoya’s Perrie or Malia and butter LONDON’s Molly-Coddled.
Wonder if OPI’s Lucky Lucky Lavender would qualify as an orchid shade?
Based on all the online swatches I think it’s close to OPI Pamplona Purple? There seem to be two distinct colors being represented as the Pantone – one is way pinker/warmer than the other.
You’re right, there are two different looking swatches. The fabric swatches, as compared to coated paper, tend to do that. Even the coated and uncoated Pantone guides I have are different.
If you look at the fabric swatches that come up in google, as opposed to various backgrounds/objects, it’s a warmer pinky-purple.
Olry Plum Noir is very pretty, but I don’t think it fits the bill; it’s more maroon. Essie Play Date is gorgeous and perfect as “Radiant Orchid!”
I added this to your facebook post earlier, but after wearing it for a week, I’m even more in love with Essence “break through.” And, it’s only $1.99 at Ulta!
Awesome, thank you! I’ll have to pick up a bottle.
Color Club’s Sweet Pea, perhaps.