How to Use PANTONE Color of The Year 2021
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Last time, we were talking party trends for 2021 and one of them was anything using the color combo of Ultimate Gray and Illuminating [Yellow]. PANTONE is the global authority on color, inspiring designers and stylists around the world. They have these two colors a Color Of The Year 2021 duo; conveying a message of strength and hopefulness that is both enduring and uplifting.
You will be seeing it everywhere from clothing and home decor to nail polish if you havenโt already! So today, I’m sharing a few of my favorite ways to use PANTONE Color Of The Year, from short-term commitments to major design overhauls…there is a little something for everyone!

Illuminating
- Yellow storage cart on Amazon
- Pantone COY 2021 Illuminating canvas sneakers from Cariuma
- Verishop’s pom-pom storage
- Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter on Sephora
- Kitchenaid mixer
- Barnum Club chair in yellow from Target
- Lemon slice hooked doormat from Grandin Road
Illuminating + Ultimate Gray
- Create floral arrangements flowers with Afloral
- Tissue decorations from Etsy shop Little Candice Crafts
- Target’s KitchenAid 2pk asteroid mini mitts
- Yellow and grey chevron wallpaper mural from MuralsWallpaper
- Grey leopard beret and sweater from Unique Vintage
- World Market’s Happy Home ceramic mug
Ultimate Gray
- Oversized leather tassel keychain from Mark & Graham
- Windowpane throw blanket with fringe also from Mark & Graham
- Betty Smoke tealight candle holders from CB2
- Pantone COY 2021 Ultimate Gray canvas sneakers from Cariuma
- Barnum Club chair in grey from Target
- Staub’s 5 1/2 Round Quart Enameled Cast Iron Cocotte at Nordstrom
- Grey book caddy from Crate & Barrel
- Deborah Lippmann x Jason Wu Grey Day nail polish on Sephora
Are you excited to try PANTONE Color Of The Year 2021 color combo of Ultimate Gray and Illuminating? Whether you choose to keep it simple with a new outfit or spruce up your space, there are many ways to incorporate.
