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2012 color of the year - tangerine tango

A new year - new beginnings, fresh starts and clean slates.  Pantone's color of the year, Tangerine Tango, is sure to provide a bright energy burst as we begin 2012.

The color orange has gained popularity in the last several years - it has been spotted in various shades and tones in fashion trends and orange accents have recently found influence in interiors. Pantone's Tangerine Tango 17-1463 is an enticing hue, vibrant and vivacious enough to take center stage.

With it's confidence, the red-orange color can engergize your tired living room or bedroom.  Patterned pillows or throws are a great way to infuse the color into your space.  Look to mix the tone with bright aquamarines or deep and rich aubergines.  Crisp whites and charcoal blacks can add nice contrasts.  Striped patterns are a current trend and Tangerine Tango is a perfect fit for pops of color.  Accessories can be another way to gently introduce the tone into your home.

This sublimely optimistic color is a fantastic way to start the new year on the right foot.

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