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Pantone Color of the Year 2021

Introducing PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + 13-0647 Illuminating

A marriage of color conveying message strength and hopefulness that is both enduring uplifting.

PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating, two independent colors that highlight how different elements come together to support one another, best express the mood for Pantone Color of the Year 2021. Practical and rock solid but at the same time warming and optimistic, the union of PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating is one of strength and positivity. It is a story of color that encapsulates deeper feelings of thoughtfulness with the promise of something sunny and friendly.

A message of happiness supported by fortitude, the combination of PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating is aspirational and gives us hope. We need to feel that everything is going to get brighter – this is essential to the human spirit.

As people look for ways to fortify themselves with energy, clarity, and hope to overcome the continuing uncertainty, spirited and emboldening shades satisfy our quest for vitality. PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating is a bright and cheerful yellow sparkling with vivacity, a warming yellow shade imbued with solar power. PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray is emblematic of solid and dependable elements which are everlasting and provide a firm foundation. The colors of pebbles on the beach and natural elements whose weathered appearance highlights an ability to stand the test of time, Ultimate Gray quietly assures, encouraging feelings of composure, steadiness and resilience.

"The union of an enduring Ultimate Gray with the vibrant yellow Illuminating expresses a message of positivity supported by fortitude. Practical and rock solid but at the same time warming and optimistic, this is a color combination that gives us resilience and hope. We need to feel encouraged and uplifted; this is essential to the human spirit."
– Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of Pantone Color Institute

Color of the Year 2021 Products


Formula Guide (Color of the Year 2021 - Limited Edition)

$183.00
$155.55

FHI Color Guide (Color of the Year 2021 - Limited Edition)

$235.00
$199.75

Pantone SMART Color Swatch Card 13-0647 TCX (Illuminating)

$12.60
$10.71 (with coupon)

Pantone SMART Color Swatch Card 17-5104 TCX (Ultimate Gray)

$12.60
$10.71 (with coupon)

COY Promotions & Giveaways


We wanted to celebrate the release of the Color of the Year 2021 with a few Promotions and Giveaways! So if you want to get or win FREE COY Products, here's the deal:

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5 people will WIN the Color of the Year 2021 Formula Guide or Color Guide. There are multiple ways to gain extra entries. Sign-up by December 24th, 2020.

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Promotions:

Here are our Color of the Year 2021 Promotions (through Sunday, December 13th, 2020):

  • First 20 Orders of ANYTHING Will Get a FREE SET of Color of the Year Swatches - Both Ultimate Gray and Illuminating Color Swatches.
  • All Pantone Books & Guides are 20% Off - Price Already Reduced on Website.
  • All Pantone SWATCHES are 15% Off - Use Coupon Code COY2021 at checkout.
  • Buy Color of the Year 2021 Formula Guide or Color Guide and get a FREE COY 2021 Mug or Journal.
  • Buy a FHI Cotton Chip Set get a FREE COY 2021 FHI Color Guide (TPG) AND a FREE Holiday Gift Bundle of your choice.
  • Buy a FHI Cotton Swatch Library get a FREE FHI Cotton Passport AND a FREE Holiday Gift Bundle of your choice.

CMYK, RGB, and HEX Values


More than 10 million designers and producers around the world rely on Pantone products and services to help define, communicate and control color from inspiration to realization for graphics, fashion and product design.

Listed below are the CMYK, RGB, and HEX values to use for the FHI Colors of the Year AND the best cross reference from the Pantone Matching System (PMS) colors for Graphic Designers. For Print, use CMYK. For Onscreen, use RGB and HEX.

Ultimate Gray (17-5104 TCX)

FASHION, HOME, + INTERIORS (FHI - COTTON) PANTONE 17-5104
CMYK for PANTONE 17-5104 TCX simulation:
C: 40 | M: 30 | Y: 32 | K: 9
sRGB under D65 for Pantone 17-5104 TCX simulation:
sR: 147 | sG: 149 | sB: 151
HTML for Pantone 17-5104 TCX:
#939597
PMS SOLID COATED (INK) PANTONE COOL GRAY 7 C
CMYK for PANTONE Cool Gray 7 C simulation:
C: 38 | M: 29 | Y: 24 | K: 5
sRGB under D65 for Pantone Cool Gray 7 C simulation:
sR: 151 | sG: 153 | sB: 155
HTML for Pantone Cool Gray 7 C:
#97999B

Illuminating (13-0647 TCX)

FASHION, HOME, + INTERIORS (FHI - COTTON) PANTONE 13-0647 TCX
CMYK for PANTONE 17-5104 TCX simulation:
C: 3 | M: 1 | Y: 78 | K: 0
sRGB under D65 for Pantone 13-0647 TCX simulation:
sR: 245 | sG: 223 | sB: 77
HTML for Pantone 17-5104 TCX:
#F5DF4D
PMS SOLID COATED (INK) PANTONE 106 C
CMYK for PANTONE 106 C simulation:
C: 1 | M: 0 | Y: 79 | K: 0
sRGB under D65 for Pantone 106 C simulation:
sR: 249 | sG: 229 | sB: 71
HTML for Pantone 106 C:
#F9E547

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Palette Exploration


Five unique color palettes featuring PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating to help you bring this year’s special shades into your designs. Each palette conveys a different mood, illustrating the versatility of Ultimate Gray + Illuminating, and is supported by three suggested color combinations

AVIARY: Aviary is a lively and joyful grouping of color emblematic of vibrant and eye-catching rich bird plumage. PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray brings a natural element to this upbeat palette of cheery brights that includes PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating, while the contrast of a lofty white PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer injects drama.

ENLIGHTENMENT: - Evocative of a hypnotic space that expands our mind into another realm, the youthful and future facing color story in Enlightenment stimulates our desire to reimagine. The pairing of PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating blends wisdom and experience with our desire to press forward toward new ways of thinking and reveal new insights, while a silvery metallic PANTONE 20-0087 Lead Crystal adds a moonlight shimmer

INTRIGUE - A captivating potpourri of colors, Intrigue embraces a fusion of influences. Quirky and vigorously individualistic, yet at the same time displaying a universal appeal, the seasonless endurance of Intrigue is heightened by the addition of the solid and dependable PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and the bright yellow PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating, a yellow tone symbolic of sunlight.

ORBITAL - The fervor to explore interstellar travel is reflected in Orbital, a palette of shimmering metallic tones found in the mesmerizing galaxies of outer space. The golden image of PANTONE 20-0040 Luxe Lemon sparkles with vitality while PANTONE 20-0005 Chrome mimics the glimmering radiance of the stars.

SUN AND SHADOW - Resilient PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and hopeful PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating inject strength and positivity to a palette of earthbound shades. Ageless and genderless, the color story in Sun and Shadow conveys a narrative of the primitive beauty that surrounds us.

Past Colors of the Year


2020 Pantone Color of the Year - Classic Blue 19-4052

Classic Blue
19-4052
2020 Pantone Color of the Year

2019 Pantone Color of the Year - Living Coral 16-1546

Living Coral
16-1546
2019 Pantone Color of the Year

2018 Pantone Color of the Year - Ultra Violet 18-3838

Ultra Violet
18-3838
2018 Pantone Color of the Year

2017 Pantone Color of the Year - Greenery 15-0343

Greenery
15-0343
2017 Pantone Color of the Year

2016 Pantone Color of the Year - Rose Quartz 13-1520 and Serenity 15-3919

Rose Quartz & Serenity
13-1520 & 15-3919
2016 Pantone Color of the Year

2015 Pantone Color of the Year - Marsala 18-1438

Marsala
18-1438
2015 Pantone Color of the Year

2014 Pantone Color of the Year - Radiant Orchid 18-3224

Radiant Orchid
18-3224
2014 Pantone Color of the Year

2013 Pantone Color of the Year - Emerald 17-5641

Emerald
17-5641
2013 Pantone Color of the Year

2012 Pantone Color of the Year - TangerineTango 17-1463

TangerineTango
17-1463
2012 Pantone Color of the Year

2011 Pantone Color of the Year - Honeysuckle 18-2120

Honesuckle
18-2120
2011 Pantone Color of the Year

2010 Pantone Color of the Year - Turquoise 15-5519

Turquoise
15-5519
2010 Pantone Color of the Year

2009 Pantone Color of the Year - Mimosa 14-0848

Mimosa
14-0848
2009 Pantone Color of the Year

2008 Pantone Color of the Year - Blue Iris 18-3943

Blue Iris
18-3943
2008 Pantone Color of the Year

2007 Pantone Color of the Year - Chili Pepper 19-1557

Chili Pepper
19-1557
2007 Pantone Color of the Year

2006 Pantone Color of the Year - Sand Dollar 13-1106

Sand Dollar
13-1106
2006 Pantone Color of the Year

2005 Pantone Color of the Year - Blue Turquoise 15-5217

Blue Turquoise
15-5217
2005 Pantone Color of the Year

2004 Pantone Color of the Year - Tigerlily 17-1456

Tigerlily
17-1456
2004 Pantone Color of the Year

2003 Pantone Color of the Year - Aqua Sky 14-4811

Aqua Sky
14-4811
2003 Pantone Color of the Year

2002 Pantone Color of the Year - True Red 19-1664

True Red
19-1664
2002 Pantone Color of the Year

2001 Pantone Color of the Year - Fuchsia Rose 17-2031

Fuchsia Rose
17-2031
2001 Pantone Color of the Year

2000 Pantone Color of the Year - Cerulean 15-4020

Cerulean
15-4020
2000 Pantone Color of the Year

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