Every year, the design community eagerly awaits the announcement of Pantone’s Color of the Year. This year was no different, as the Color Institute has packed the excitement with its 2023 selection, Viva Magenta!
Viva Magenta 18-1750 is a color that radiates vibrancy and vitality. Perfectly balanced with warm and cool tones, Viva Magenta is the trendy crimson you never knew you needed!
However, this contemporary color has timeless roots. The color was inspired by cochineal, a natural pigment that produces some of the richest reds in the world. So, while the color looks to the future, it pays tribute to tradition and the power of nature.
Last year, Pantone’s Color of the Year stood out from the crowd — the only non-green selection from the major paint and color bodies. This year, Viva Magenta colors are joined by pink for all preferences!
For a warm, sexy, cheerful and elegant pink, try Benjamin Moore’s Raspberry Blush. For a more realistic option that can double as a neutral or soft color, the romantic Redend Point by Sherwin Williams may be more to your liking.
Wallpaper accents for the color of the year 2023
The design options with Viva Magenta are endless: from full-room glam to electric accents, enhance the color’s impact by pairing it with wallpaper!
For an elevated pink space with some serious flower power, try these designs:
Pair Viva Magenta trim, ceilings, or other painted accents with these vibrant designs for a multi-colored space with a strong hint of pink!
And for the decorator who likes to change things up, we’ve got the perfect peel and stick wallpaper with a touch of Viva Magenta!
A design enthusiast who’s thrilled to be decorating her first and forever home, Jen covers all things interiors with a special focus on strategies for developing a beautiful, simple and beautiful style. When she’s not mentally caring for her dream home, she can be found honing her submission skills in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Krav Maga.
