With Pantone's Color of the Year for 2024, the company is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Color of the Year program. Every year since the program's inception in 1999, Pantone has tapped into our collective values through color—capturing a moment in time, while also looking toward the future. While it's easy to recall the most recent selections, like Peach Fuzz and Viva Magenta, color trend followers might not remember, or ever have known, what came before the latest picks. If you're eager for a rundown of Pantone's past Color of the Year selections, we've laid them all out. Ahead, dive into Pantone's color history to learn not only what the colors look like and are named, but also what the specific qualities and meaning of each shade are. It all started with Cerulean blue—join us as we work our way back to that!

2024: Peach Fuzz

A light, delicate shade that sits between pink and orange, Peach Fuzz marks the 25th anniversary of Pantone's Color of the Year program. This soft, heartfelt hue expresses the desire to nurture kindness, compassion, and connection—all while fostering a deep coziness as we seek a peaceful future.