This week's color is Emerald - a beautiful medium green (and Pantone's named color of the year for 2013)!
Because Emerald is already so saturated, it works well with neutrals and tints (lighter colors) - but if you're daring, go for another saturated color to create a rich, jewel-toned pair.
Fun facts about Emerald:
1. The first recorded use of emerald as a color name in English was in 1598; unsurprisingly, the name comes from the typical appearance of the gemstone (and May birthstone) of the same name.
2. Ireland is sometimes referred to as the Emerald Isle due to its lush greenery.
3. L. Frank Baum's famous children's story, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, features a grand "Emerald City" where everything from the food eaten to the people are emerald green. In the end, it is revealed that the city is actually normal colored - but the glasses everyone wears are emerald-tinted.
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Because Emerald is already so saturated, it works well with neutrals and tints (lighter colors) - but if you're daring, go for another saturated color to create a rich, jewel-toned pair.
Fun facts about Emerald:
1. The first recorded use of emerald as a color name in English was in 1598; unsurprisingly, the name comes from the typical appearance of the gemstone (and May birthstone) of the same name.
2. Ireland is sometimes referred to as the Emerald Isle due to its lush greenery.
3. L. Frank Baum's famous children's story, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, features a grand "Emerald City" where everything from the food eaten to the people are emerald green. In the end, it is revealed that the city is actually normal colored - but the glasses everyone wears are emerald-tinted.
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Follow Invites by Andrea on Twitter!
"Like" Invites by Andrea on Facebook!
Shameless Plug Time: Love this color? Looking for custom stationery made to match this color (or whatever other color combinations you're using for your event)? Visit Invites by Andrea to view more samples, download a catalogue pdf, or fill out a design request form. Or shoot me an email to ask me your questions or learn more information.
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