According to Pantone’s new report (PANTONE Fashion Color Report Fall 2008), the fall '08 palette is best described as a season of change and is defined by rich, elegant hues that offer a vibrant selection.

New York's fashion designers emphasize cooler blues, greens and purples in the top five tones used in their collections, followed by variations of warm red, orange and yellow.

"Fall is traditionally a time for subdued, quiet colors, but this season we are seeing a shift toward cool hues with bright, exciting undertones,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute.

Among the top 10 fall '08 colors for women are: PANTONE 18-3943 Blue Iris, 18-3531 Royal Lilac, 18-5624 Shady Glade, 18-4525 Caribbean Sea, 18-1550 Aurora Red, 18-1015 Shitake, 18-1435 Withered Rose, 19-3938 Twilight Blue, 16-1448 Burnt Orange and14-1036 Ochre.

Click here to download the full PANTONE Fashion Color Report Fall 2008.

03/19/2008