It is hard to imagine a world without color. Color is powerful! It heightens our senses and shapes how we relate to the world. It affects our mood, captures our attention, and can even cause alarm. Our brain assigns colors to everything we see and through this builds the framework for our memories and life experiences.

Many of these memories and experiences are created in the kitchen—the heart and hub of the home. It is where we begin our day, break bread with family and friends, and it’s where our children study. Given the significance of this gathering place, it seems likely the colors used to decorate this well-used and loved space should be both energizing and easy to live with.

Each year, Pantone chooses a shade that perfectly captures the current moment in design. This year, they picked two colors for their top spot—Ultimate Gray and Illuminating (yellow).

You may have read in KBC’s recent Color of the Year blog post that Pantone has chosen Classic Blue as its color of the year for 2020. While Pantone Color Institute is the “go-to” source when it comes to color, other color and design experts weigh in on what’s trending for 2020.