In December, Pantone did something unusual when it selected the 2021 color of the year. For only the second time since it began announcing annual colors over 20 years ago, it chose two: Ultimate Gray and Illuminating (yellow). Pantone describes its choice, based on creative industry research and trends, as one representing “strength and hopefulness.” This month, On Design looks at a few recent releases that subtly bring the uplifting bicolor palette into daily life.
