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Deep Purple

LYNNE KONSTANTIN ARTS & LIFE EDITOR

T

he interior design world (along with the fashion,
beauty and food worlds) anticipates with bated
breath the reveal of the annual Pantone Color of the
Year — it literally sets the tone for all things design for the
upcoming year.
This year: Ultra Violet. It’s juicy, refreshing, a bit cos-

mic and super gorgeous. It’s also easier to use in décor
than one might think — whether going for a head-to-toe
look or punches of pop. “We wanted to pick something
that brings hope and an uplifting message,” says Leatrice
Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute.
We’ll take it. •

ABOVE: A neutral, rustic backdrop sparkles with modern jewel-toned purples. Find a similar tufted-velvet Chesterfield sofa at Wayfair.com.

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March 8 • 2018

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