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April 28, 2024
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Radiant Orchid: How to use color in your looks

A lot of people have heard of Pantone, but not everyone knows for sure what this company represents. The style consultant Liana Medeiros explains that Pantone? Is the brand responsible for a color identification, matching and communication system? Ie a complex and standardized color guide, probably the best known in the world, which forms the famous "Pantone palette".

It is through these various colors of its palette that Pantone each year chooses a color considered the color of the year. This choice is always made based on a large research that seeks chromatic influences from various areas: fashion, entertainment, cinema, technology, etc.

In 2012 the color of choice was Tangerine Tango, a very vibrant orange shade, almost red; In 2013 it was the turn of Esmeralda, that green that appears in the jewel of the same name, and now, in 2014, the big star of the year promises to be Radiant Orchid, which in literal translation to Portuguese was called Radiant Orchid.

The Meaning of the Radiant Orchid

According to Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute®, “while the color of the year 2013 has served as a symbol of growth, renewal and prosperity, Radiant Orchid comes from the other side of the color wheel to intrigue the eyes and spark the imagination. ?

But is it possible to see the influence of color in other ways, as consultant Liana shows - if we are to reflect on the more spiritual side of color analysis or more on the esoteric, astrology has another explanation: 2014 is ruled by Jupiter and the tones Are blue, purple, grape and the Radiant Orchid itself the colors of this planet? that favor the mind and spirituality, reassure and make the environment more harmonious.

What color is this and how to wear it on clothes

Liana defines the Radiant Orchid as a color ranging from pink to purple, like a lilac with a rosy background. For those who want to adhere to this tone in their looks of the day, but still have a little fear of overloading the production, it is worth following two precious tips given by the expert:

The easiest way to incorporate this color is gradually in the details. In the color of the enamel and any accessory,? like a belt for example? to move on to clothes with that tone.
Choose the color as the base tone of the production and from there choose the other parts of the look.

Radiant Orchid and Skin Types

The Radiant Orchid is a very democratic color that combines with the most diverse shades. This is because, according to Liana, although the color is part of the family of cold tones, composed of blues, purples and violets, this color also fits the family of warm tones, because it has in its mix pink. Therefore, it suits all skin tones. "It's really just about tailoring it to your personal style," emphasizes the expert.

Wildcard combinations

There are three wildcard combinations that Liana indicates according to the look idea you want to go or where you are going.

Radiant Orchid + Green = for a bolder combination
Radiant Orchid + White = for a neutral combination
Radiant Orchid + pink = for a very feminine combination

A Radiant Orchid shirt and three look options

With just one shirt you can make various types of looks and combinations, pleasing the most different styles. Liana Medeiros proved this by putting together three different looks with the same Radiant Orchid shirt: a basic look, a colorful look and a print. In addition, accessories and shoes help to add even more personality to the style of each production.