PANTONE’s 2018 Color of the Year: Ultra Violet

December 15, 2017 • 0 Comment

PANTONE recently revealed their 2018 color of the year – Ultra Violet! Leatrice Eisman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, talks about the inspiration behind this vibrant purple. “We are living in a time that requires inventiveness and imagination. It is this kind of creative inspiration that is indigenous to PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet, a blue-based purple that takes our awareness and potential to a higher level. From exploring new technologies and the greater galaxy, to artistic expression and spiritual reflection, intuitive Ultra Violet lights the way to what is yet to come.”

Here at Willowdale, we find the meaning behind this color truly inspirational. It is incredibly important for us to be constantly inventive and push creativity for every event. Even though Willowdale Estate does not have shades of purple in the mansion, Ultra Violet perfectly complements the greens and natural earth tones of the Estate. We’ve had many past events that have incorporated this color into the foods, flowers, and clothing.

Photographer: top left and bottom images – 617 Weddings , top right – Nate Creamer Photography

Cake Vendor: top right – Fredrick’s Pasteries

Photographer: top left – Shannon Grant Photography, top right – Phil Fox Photography, bottom image – Kelly Benvenuto Photography

Florist: top right – Karla Cassidy Designs , bottom – Meredith McCarthy

Kate and Rudy’s technicolored wedding in particular used Ultra Violet in combination with other bright, bold colors. This color palette is full of personality and interest, just like Willowdale Estate! Consisting of the colors – Hawaiian Surf, Cirtus, Raspberry, Oriole, Bodacious, Bamboo, Butterum, and of course Ultra Violet. These pop of colors create a fun, expressive, and inviting environment for all guests to enjoy.

Follow us on social media to see more examples of how to incorporate Ultra Violet into your next event and learn more about different color palette options! WillowdaleEstate.com