Peach Fuzz: Find Comfort in the 2024 Pantone Colour of the Year

January 22, 2024

By Livia Primo Lack

7 min read

The revolutionary Pantone Color Institute celebrates the 25th anniversary of its ‘Colour of the Year’ programme in 2024 with the warm orangey tones of ‘PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz’. Let’s take a closer look at this pastel hue and the inspiration behind its invention.

The Pantone Color Institute changed the world of luxury and everyday material products by creating a patented and universal language of colour. Should a brand need to make a fast and straightforward colour-centric decision, Pantone can be relied upon to have the perfect shade. In fact, more than 10 million creators worldwide depend on the Pantone colour method to ensure uniformity across their production process… clearly, the Institute is doing something right!

A selection of morganites at Bucherer Fine Jewellery

A selection of morganites at Bucherer Fine Jewellery

This year’s ‘Colour of the Year’ differs significantly from the flashy Viva Magenta fuchsia – inspired by the dye of cochineal, the most valuable natural dye found on earth – that took home the trophy in 2023. Although part of the pink family, 2024’s Peach Fuzz is a much quieter and softer shade. Sitting somewhere between pink and orange, this velvety colour is inspired by human connections and the good in mankind. With a sense of community and collaboration at its core, PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz is the antidote to the hustle and bustle of modern-day life and provides the naked eye with a moment of calm and recalibration.

PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz encapsulates our desire to nurture ourselves and others. It’s a velvety gentle peach tone whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and soul, Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute.

Models wearing a selection of morganite Le Vian jewellery

Models wearing a selection of morganite Le Vian jewellery

 Model wearing a high jewellery ring from the Chaumet Ondes et Merveilles  collection in gold, morganite and diamond

Model wearing a high jewellery ring from the Chaumet Ondes et Merveilles collection in gold, morganite and diamond

 Model wearing Stephen Webster Thorn Embrace earrings in gold, pink sapphire, morganite and diamond

Model wearing Stephen Webster Thorn Embrace earrings in gold, pink sapphire, morganite and diamond

 Anoona buttons in pink opal and diamond

Anoona buttons in pink opal and diamond

 Model wearing REZA jewellery in gold and sapphire

Model wearing REZA jewellery in gold and sapphire

Cosy and comforting, this enriching shade is available in various natural precious and semi-precious gems. Padparadscha sapphire, Angel Skin coral, pink opal and moonstone are a few of the rarer gems in this silky orange blush colour, alongside the more readily available morganite, tourmaline and quartz. The jewels below are a selection of breathtakingly beautiful designs that hold true to this happy colour. Take a look and let us know what you think of the “it” colour of the year!

Ananya

Ananya

Mogra Ombré necklace in gold, sapphire and mother of pearl

ALANINA

ALANINA

Bow Eternity ring in gold, sapphire and diamond

Fernando Jorge

Fernando Jorge

Gleam earrings in gold and morganite

Maya Selway

Maya Selway

Ring in gold, padparadscha sapphire and diamond

Lydia Courteille

Lydia Courteille

Ring in gold and sapphire

Jenna Blake

Jenna Blake

Victorian Drop earrings in gold, coral and diamond

State Property

State Property

Arcane Alara Sunburst signet ring in gold, opal and diamond

Amwaj Jewellery

Amwaj Jewellery

RIng in gold and opal

Tasaki

Tasaki

Earrings in gold, pearl, citrine, quartz, topaz, amethyst and diamond

Picchiotti

Picchiotti

Ring in gold, white gold, sapphire and diamond

Misahara

Misahara

Stena drop earrings in gold and orange moonstone

CICADA

CICADA

Earrings in gold, white gold, coral, pink opal and diamond

Lily Gabriella

Lily Gabriella

Aurora ring in rose gold, custom cut Tunduru garnet and sapphire

ASSAEL

ASSAEL

Earrings in gold, coral and diamond

Boochier Jewels

Boochier Jewels

Earrings in gold, coral, pink opal and diamond

Jemma Wynne

Jemma Wynne

Ring in gold, sapphire and diamond

Mason and Books

Mason and Books

Necklace in gold an sapphire

Minka Jewels

Minka Jewels

Necklace in gold and sapphire

Mikimoto

Mikimoto

Necklace in white gold, morganite, topaz, garnet, sapphire and diamond

Ruth Tomlinson

Ruth Tomlinson

Necklace in gold and tourmaline

Verragio

Verragio

Ring in rose gold, pearl and diamond

Hirsh London

Hirsh London

Ring in Padparadscha sapphire, tourmaline and diamond

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