{"id":38400,"date":"2020-12-16T09:23:26","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T09:23:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graphicmama.com\/blog\/?p=38400"},"modified":"2022-04-07T11:14:30","modified_gmt":"2022-04-07T11:14:30","slug":"pantone-color-of-the-year-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/graphicmama.com\/blog\/pantone-color-of-the-year-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Pantone Color of the Year 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/graphicmama.com\/blog\/pantone-color-of-the-year-2022\/\">Pantone Color of the Year<strong> 2022<\/strong><\/a> is now out, check it out.<\/p>\n<p>Pantone Color of the Year 2021 is announced as a marriage between strength and hopefulness, the uplifting message we all need in 2021.\u00a0<strong>PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray&#8217; and &#8216;PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating<\/strong> create a pairing that brings the feeling of optimism and promise of a better day with a rock-solid certainty. It&#8217;s all about hope and conquering uncertainty.<\/p>\n<p>You may also be interested in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/graphicmama.com\/blog\/color-trends-combinations-2021\/\"><strong>Top Color Trends and Combinations to Try in 2021<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For the last two decades, Pantone&#8217;s Color of the year has had an undeniable influence over the design industries, including graphic design, fashion, product design, and packaging, alongside the purchasing decisions in those spheres. To pronounce the color of the Year requires not only diligent and expert trend analysis and knowledge but also considering socio-economic influences and new technologies. Every year, we can see how each color reflects all of it and vibes with the overall mood.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, the color Institute nailed the transition to the new decade with the calmness and stability of <a href=\"https:\/\/graphicmama.com\/blog\/classic-blue-is-pantone-color-of-the-year-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Classic Blue<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_38456\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38456\" class=\"wp-image-38456 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14150503\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-01.png\" alt=\"color of the year 2021 - Ultimate Grey and Illuminating example\" width=\"826\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14150503\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-01.png 826w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14150503\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-01-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14150503\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-01-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14150503\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-01-80x53.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-38456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dribbble.com\/shots\/13870002-Lemonade-insurance-01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ultimate Grey and Illuminating example\/ Lemonade by Anastasia Pazenko<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>So this year, considering the rollercoaster that 2020 has been, are we really surprised by the expert decision?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Grey<\/strong> fortifies with a solid firm foundation. It&#8217;s everlasting and promising to stand the test of time. It represents composure, resilience, and unmatched steadiness. It resembles the color beach pebbles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating<\/strong> is a cheerful and bright shade of yellow that brings the sunlight with all its warmth and vividness. It&#8217;s a symbol of the sun rising after dark and washing all the fears away with its solar power.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With this in mind, the pairing is the embodiment of the spirit that needs to be heard and seen and to inspire innovation, intuition, and regeneration.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Use Ultimate Grey and Illuminating<\/h2>\n<p>As usual, Pantone has provided unique color palettes in order to help designers bring the new pair of shades into striking designs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aviary:<\/strong> A lively and joyful combination of the pairing with Skydiver #00589B, Peacock Blue #00A0B0, Fruit Dove #CF5C78, and Cloud Dancer #F0EEE9.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enlightenment:<\/strong> Ultimate Grey and Illuminating blend with Lead Crystal #C2BFB5, Lavender #AFA4CE, Prism Pink #F0A1BF, and Placid Blue\u00a0#8CACD3 to create a hypnotic space that expands our mind and stimulates the imagination.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Intrigue:<\/strong> A captivating fusion of influences where the colors of 2021 bring the sunlight with Spice Route #BA5B3F, Willowherb #8F4584, Iris Bloom #5C609F, and Fennel Seed #998456.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sun and Shadow:<\/strong> Strength and positivity with Blue Nights #363B48, Wild Ginger #7C4C53, Oil Green #80856D, and Shadow Green #CFC486.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-38453 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14142547\/color-of-the-year-2021-palettes.png\" alt=\"How to Use Ultimate Grey and Illuminating - Palette Ideas\" width=\"826\" height=\"661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14142547\/color-of-the-year-2021-palettes.png 826w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14142547\/color-of-the-year-2021-palettes-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14142547\/color-of-the-year-2021-palettes-768x615.png 768w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14142547\/color-of-the-year-2021-palettes-80x64.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pantone also gives us the coloring systems for both Ultimate Grey and Illuminating.<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"cols\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"col col-1of2\">\n\t\t\n<h4>Ultimate Grey Cotton (TCX)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>sRGB: 147, 149, 151<\/li>\n<li>Hex:\u00a0#939597<\/li>\n<li>L*a*b* :\u00a0 62, 0, -1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Ultimate Grey PMS Solid Coated (INK)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>sRGB:\u00a0 151, 153, 155<\/li>\n<li>Hex:\u00a0#97999B<\/li>\n<li>L*a*b*:\u00a0 63, 0, -1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"col col-1of2\">\n\t\t\n<h4>Illuminating Cotton (TCX)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>sRGB:\u00a0\u00a0 245, 223, 77<\/li>\n<li>Hex:\u00a0#F5DF4D<\/li>\n<li>L*a*b*:\u00a0 89, -3, 70<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Illuminating PMS Solid Coated (INK)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>sRGB:\u00a0\u00a0 249, 229, 71<\/li>\n<li>Hex:\u00a0#F9E547<\/li>\n<li>L*a*b*:\u00a0 91, -4, 75<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<h2>Ultimate Grey and Illuminating Design Examples<\/h2>\n<p>We can talk about the extraordinary combination of the Colors of 2021 all we want. However, nothing speaks louder than visuals, so let&#8217;s dive into the works of creative designers who demonstrate the potential of the pairing in various fields of design.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_38457\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38457\" class=\"wp-image-38457 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14151030\/image_processing20200103-13687-27z4nf.gif\" alt=\"Great Animation with Grey and Yellow\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-38457\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dribbble.com\/shots\/9247554-2020-venti-venti\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">venti + venti by Lucia Bertazzo<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"cols\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"col col-1of2\">\n\t\t\n<div id=\"attachment_38458\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38458\" class=\"wp-image-38458 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14151216\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-02.png\" alt=\"Website Concept Design With Grey and Yellow\" width=\"826\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14151216\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-02.png 826w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14151216\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-02-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14151216\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-02-768x559.png 768w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14151216\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-02-80x58.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-38458\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dribbble.com\/shots\/11354495-Concept-for-developers-company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Concept for developers company by Anna Salnikova<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"col col-1of2\">\n\t\t\n<div id=\"attachment_38459\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38459\" class=\"wp-image-38459 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14151446\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-03.png\" alt=\"Example of Yellow and Grey Combination in Web Design\" width=\"826\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14151446\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-03.png 826w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14151446\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-03-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14151446\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-03-768x559.png 768w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14151446\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-03-80x58.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-38459\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dribbble.com\/shots\/9937970-Church-of-the-Resurrection-at-the-Warsaw-Station\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Church of the Resurrection Landing Page by Olya Pastushenko<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cols\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"col col-1of2\">\n\t\t\n<div id=\"attachment_38460\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38460\" class=\"wp-image-38460 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14151823\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-04.png\" alt=\"Logo Design - Branding with Yellow and Grey Colors\" width=\"826\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14151823\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-04.png 826w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14151823\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-04-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14151823\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-04-768x559.png 768w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14151823\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-04-80x58.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-38460\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dribbble.com\/shots\/10541833-MUZAHYST-jazzfest-logo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">MUZAHYST jazzfest logo by hxw<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"col col-1of2\">\n\t\t\n<div id=\"attachment_38461\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38461\" class=\"wp-image-38461 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152021\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-05.png\" alt=\"Mobile Design with Grey and Yellow Color Scheme\" width=\"826\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152021\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-05.png 826w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152021\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-05-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152021\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-05-768x559.png 768w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152021\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-05-80x58.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-38461\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dribbble.com\/shots\/14680131-PHP-Survival-Guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">PHP Survival Guide by Ashley Paul<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cols\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"col col-1of2\">\n\t\t\n<div id=\"attachment_38462\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38462\" class=\"wp-image-38462 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152138\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-06.png\" alt=\"Great Poster With Black and Yellow\" width=\"826\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152138\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-06.png 826w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152138\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-06-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152138\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-06-768x559.png 768w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152138\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-06-80x58.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-38462\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dribbble.com\/shots\/9959640-GYM-BANNER-DESIGN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">GYM BANNER DESIGN by Rashed Mamun<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"col col-1of2\">\n\t\t\n<div id=\"attachment_38463\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38463\" class=\"wp-image-38463 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152230\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-07.png\" alt=\"Really Good Example of Package Design with Grey and Yellow\" width=\"826\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152230\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-07.png 826w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152230\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-07-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152230\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-07-768x559.png 768w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152230\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-07-80x58.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-38463\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dribbble.com\/shots\/14201270-Packaging-MAG-Bistrot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Packaging | MAG Bistrot by Roberto Savino<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cols\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"col col-1of2\">\n\t\t\n<div id=\"attachment_38464\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38464\" class=\"wp-image-38464 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152327\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-08.png\" alt=\"Branding with Grey and Yellow Colors\" width=\"826\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152327\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-08.png 826w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152327\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-08-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152327\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-08-768x559.png 768w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152327\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-08-80x58.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-38464\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dribbble.com\/shots\/9439649-Dry-January-One-Hour-Challenge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dry January One Hour Challenge by Olly Moriarty<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"col col-1of2\">\n\t\t\n<div id=\"attachment_38465\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38465\" class=\"wp-image-38465 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152438\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-09.png\" alt=\"Modern Design Example With Yellow and Grey Color Combination\" width=\"826\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152438\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-09.png 826w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152438\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-09-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152438\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-09-768x559.png 768w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152438\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-09-80x58.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-38465\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dribbble.com\/shots\/11133405-Developers-website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Developers website by Strogiy<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cols\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"col col-1of2\">\n\t\t\n<div id=\"attachment_38466\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38466\" class=\"wp-image-38466 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152610\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-10.png\" alt=\"Beautiful Illustration of Cat With Grey and Yellow\" width=\"826\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152610\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-10.png 826w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152610\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-10-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152610\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-10-768x559.png 768w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152610\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-10-80x58.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-38466\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dribbble.com\/shots\/12151343-Day-88-90-Cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Day 88-90 Cat by Tiantian Xu<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div class=\"col col-1of2\">\n\t\t\n<div id=\"attachment_38467\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38467\" class=\"wp-image-38467 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152713\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-11.png\" alt=\"Sketch Style Illustration with Yellow and Grey Colors\" width=\"826\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152713\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-11.png 826w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152713\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-11-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152713\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-11-768x559.png 768w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14152713\/ultimate-grey-and-illuminate-example-11-80x58.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-38467\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dribbble.com\/shots\/9681023-Ipadpro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ipadpro by Sushi Makin<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Ultimate Grey and Illuminating Through the Eyes of GraphicMama<\/h3>\n<p>Already inspired, we are eager to keep the tradition and get creative with the new Colors of the year. As usual, we decided to experiment with our <a href=\"https:\/\/graphicmama.com\/blog\/vector-file\/\">vector-based<\/a> cartoon characters and give them the Ultimate grey and Illuminating treatment. Let&#8217;s have a look at how the characters vibe with the new trend.<\/p>\n<h4>Geometry Blonde Girl Vector Character: Illuminating Yellow Edition 2021<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38594\" src=\"https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/18145757\/Color-of-the-year-2021-illuminating-yellow-and-ultimate-grey-cartoon-character-woman.jpg\" alt=\"Color of the year 2021 - illuminating yellow and ultimate grey cartoon character - woman\" width=\"826\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/18145757\/Color-of-the-year-2021-illuminating-yellow-and-ultimate-grey-cartoon-character-woman.jpg 826w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/18145757\/Color-of-the-year-2021-illuminating-yellow-and-ultimate-grey-cartoon-character-woman-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/18145757\/Color-of-the-year-2021-illuminating-yellow-and-ultimate-grey-cartoon-character-woman-768x537.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/18145757\/Color-of-the-year-2021-illuminating-yellow-and-ultimate-grey-cartoon-character-woman-80x56.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve made an experiment with the colors of 2021 on our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/graphicmama.com\/cartoon-character\/geometry-blonde-girl-vector-character-design\">Geometry Blonde Girl Vector Character Design AKA Caitlyn<\/a> and we really love the way she looks in Illuminating and Ultimate Grey colors! You can get the new 2021 edition, with all 112 poses by clicking on the button below. Enjoy!<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/graphicmama.com\/cartoon-character\/girl-vector-character-illuminating-yellow-2021\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn\">Grab all 112 Poses<\/a>\n\t\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Minimalistic Man Vector Character: Illuminating Yellow Edition 2021<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38593\" src=\"https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/18145753\/Color-of-the-year-2021-illuminating-yellow-and-ultimate-grey-cartoon-character-man.jpg\" alt=\"Color of the year 2021 - illuminating yellow and ultimate grey cartoon character - man\" width=\"826\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/18145753\/Color-of-the-year-2021-illuminating-yellow-and-ultimate-grey-cartoon-character-man.jpg 826w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/18145753\/Color-of-the-year-2021-illuminating-yellow-and-ultimate-grey-cartoon-character-man-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/18145753\/Color-of-the-year-2021-illuminating-yellow-and-ultimate-grey-cartoon-character-man-768x537.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.graphicmama.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/18145753\/Color-of-the-year-2021-illuminating-yellow-and-ultimate-grey-cartoon-character-man-80x56.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We also tried the colors on our\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/graphicmama.com\/cartoon-character\/minimalistic-man-vector-character-design\">Minimalistic Man Vector Character Design AKA Justin<\/a>, and he looks&#8230; amazing! He is also available to download with all 112 premade poses.<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/graphicmama.com\/cartoon-character\/minimalistic-man-vector-character-illuminating-yellow-edition-2021\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn\">Grab all 112 Poses<\/a>\n\t\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Final Words<\/h3>\n<p>In conclusion, we&#8217;re pretty sure your hands are itching to try out the great pair of colors and incorporate them into your design. We can&#8217;t wait to see you and other designers, illustrators and enthusiasts show off their Ultimate Grey and Illuminating creations so we can all enjoy them. Well, what do you think of Pantone&#8217;s choice for Color of the Year 2021? Share your thoughts in the comments.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to see even more trends and predictions for 2022, don\u2019t miss these articles, as well:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/graphicmama.com\/blog\/graphic-design-trends-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Graphic Design Trends in 2022<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/graphicmama.com\/blog\/web-design-trends-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Web Design Trends in 2022<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/graphicmama.com\/blog\/logo-design-trends-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Logo Design Trends in 2022<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pantone Color of the Year 2022 is now out, check it out. 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