Coral is 2019 Color of the Year

Protected Living Sponge Coral

Harvested Dead Bamboo Coral

Pantone color of the year for 2019 is called Living Coral.

The color name is an attempt to bring thoughts of nature and the environment into our lives (see prior colors for 2016-2017 and 2014 or 2011).  Coral is a vibrant, yet soft pinkish-orange.  It is the color most think of when they hear the word coral.  CORAL is the color that invokes thoughts of cameos for jewelry lovers, although most will think RED for a coral bead necklace.  It is an easier color for many people to pull off than the bright tangerine choice of 2012.  Check out coral or go lighter by adding peach for home decor, office supplies, and fashion (see Vogue slideshow).

If you are interested in knowing about the different types of coral, see short read  on Corals vs. Sponges.  Want some great photos of this type of sea life?  Visit corals for hard and soft varieties, most of which is protected. and only those few diver familtes "grandfathered in" can harvest  and sell small amount sof it.   Then check out sponges, which a lot of the jewelry pieces is made from. now.