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Pantone Color of the Year 2015: Marsala

Bold, earthy Marsala is this year's Color of the Year. It is a rich shade, perfect for the fall and winter months that lie ahead. 

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Pantone Color Institute Executive Director Leatrice Eiseman describes the hue as "Subtly seductive, one that draws us in to its embracing warmth." It is an interesting shade - not quite red and not quite brown, it is something wonderfully in-between. This ambiguity makes the color go well with other ambiguous, in-between shades like copper, mauve, or even ivory. 

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The tone's name is taken of course from Marsala wine, a wine with a hearty, full-bodied, and natural flavor.

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Eiseman recommends using Marsala in the kitchen or dining room for added warmth and complexity. Below, Marsala provides a gorgeous backdrop for the kitchen stove.

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Architecture by Battle Associates, Interior Design by Janice Battle, Photo by Bill Fish

The Marsala color truly comes to life when combined with different textures, such as in a rug or accent pillow.

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Marsala is such a versatile hue that it can easily be adapted for the runway or for casual everyday wear.

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