This year, Pantone’s Color of the Year, Classic Blue, is gracing everything from wallpaper and stationery to end tables. Here, three prominent local designers and architects weigh in on the deep, elegant hue and offer expert tips on how to use it at home.
Chris Brown, AIA, LEED AP
Principal, b Architecture Studio Inc.
How do you approach the new Pantone color each year?“It’s a way to explore why people are drawn to that color and then see if we have clients that may feel the same way. We are constantly looking for great classic colors that make the space complete or add a spark of interest.”
Photograph by William Ho
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