The biggest color patterns of 2021 are taking the lead from the last turbulent year and offering people a sense of hope, happiness and refreshment that many are waiting for.
The Pantone Color Institute and Shutterstock have published their 2021 color pattern projections over the last two months, selecting vivid and calming colors that are influenced by natural elements. Pantone announced in December that Illuminating—a bright yellow hue—and Ultimate Gray are the 2021 Colors of the Year, each synchronously reflecting peace, stability and optimism.
Illuminating 13-0647 
Ultimate Gray 17-5104
Other colors which include Fire Whirl, Fuchsia Fedora, a pale rosette and Mykonos Blue, a bright blue color inspired by the Aegean Sea, Root Beer, Leprechaun.
Fire Whirl
Fire Whirl 18-1453 
Prabal Gurung RTW Fall 2021
A vigorous red with a dynamic presence.
Mykonos Blue
Mykonos Blue 18-4434 
Jason Wu RTW Fall 2021
A brisk blue evocative of the Aegean Sea
Fuchsia Fedora
Fuchsia Fedora 18-2330 
Vivid Fuchsia Fedora is a flirtatious, bold pink with allure.
Spring lake
Spring Lake 18-4221 
A quiet and restful midtone blue.
Pale rosette:
Pale Rosette 13-1716 
Adam Lippes RTW Fall 2021
Pale Rosette An endearing and gentle romantic pink.
Written by: Jodi Al Hayek