Pantone 2012 Color of the Year: Tangerine Tango

Tangerine Tango, a spirited reddish orange, continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward, thus making it the Pantone 2012 Color of the Year. Over the past several years, orange has grown in popularity and acceptance among designers and consumers alike. A provocative attention-getter, Tangerine Tango is especially appealing in men’s and women’s fashion. A fun, lively take on a traditional autumnal hue, it has been utilized in 2012 collections by the likes of Tommy Hilfiger, Nanette Lepore, Cynthia Steffe by Shaun Kearney, Elie Tahari and Adrienne Vittadini among others.