Design lovers are in for a treat!
Pantone just announced Peach Fuzz as its 2024 Color of the Year. The color authority says the comforting hue is a reflection of the current times, as well as people’s desire for peace (maybe even a little alone time) and a sense of community. It’s a surprising departure from last year’s bold, nature-inspired pick, Viva Magenta.
“A cozy peach hue softly nestled between pink and orange, PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz brings belonging, inspires recalibration, and an opportunity for nurturing, conjuring up an air of calm, offering us a space to be, feel, and heal and to flourish from whether spending time with others or taking the time to enjoy a moment by ourselves,” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director, Pantone Color Institute. “Drawing comfort from PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz, we can find peace from within, impacting our wellbeing. An idea as much as a feeling, PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz awakens our senses to the comforting presence of tactility and cocooned warmth.”
Peach Fuzz signifies another major milestone for Pantone: It’s the 25th Color of the Year. In 1999, Pantone first kicked off the well-respected program with Cerulean Blue as its Color of the Year.
Curious about how to bring a dose of Peach Fuzz into your own space? In conjunction with the announcement, Pantone launched a few exciting partnerships that present the perfect opportunity. They’ve teamed up with Motorola, Shades by Shan, Ruggable and Spoonflower, among others, on special products boasting the pretty hue. (Snag them while there’s time!). We also love the idea of pairing the peach tone with shades like navy, mint, beige, brown and even pops of gold. The possibilities are endless, if you ask us!
Home Design Director
Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand’s home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, “What’s in My Cart.”
