Softened, calm and livable are strong themes surrounding the concept of simplicity, and they lead to forecasts for softer and lighter colors, as well as more neutralized color. In fact, this quick shift to softer and lighter values is the strongest message sent by CMG's Forecast Palette for the year 2000. Lead the spirit, lead the eye. Optimism and hopefulness are the result of more interest in spiritualism. With the economy strong, we are more comfortable expressing ourselves through intuition and our spiritual sides.
New blues reflect the continuing desire for colors that cool and refresh the spirit.
The papal colors of reds and purples cross generation and gender lines. Water is the final evolution of nature's influence on the world's color palettes. The ocean is the new frontier for living and life-sustaining food, water and medicine. Interest in colors of various skin tones is evidence of increased acceptance of cultural blending resulting from increased globalization. This will inspire a continued interest from all industries in browned oranges.