Those folks at Pantone have declared their new color of the year to be Tangerine Tango. The last post I did about this was back in 2010, when turquoise was given the spotlight by Pantone and became the “it” color. And boy, did we go for turquoise in a big way.
From Pantone: Tangerine Tango, a spirited reddish orange, continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward.
OK, then….I’m all for that. Anything that can help recharge and move forward, I’m all for.
So, who of you can get behind Tangerine? OK, I’ll say it. I’m not a big fan of orange or tangerine. That has never been a fave color for me to decorate with, so I think I’ll pass. I do think it’s an interesting color and certainly, in small doses it is not so bad. I rounded up a few pics to show off tangerine and to see what you all think about it!
Here’s Tangerine Tango in full glory, all vivid and bright. It’s really a happy color and even though orangey tones are not my fave, I can definitely see using this as a pop of color.
Now, I will admit that this pic of a muted corally orange mixed with the soft aqua blue is very pretty. I sourced this pic on Pinterest and I think it came from Better Homes and Gardens, but not all pics over there are pinned properly. I have not done a post yet on Pinterest, but I will soon!
Tangerine on fingernails, now that’s a big yes for me. In a minute! Essie’s Tangerine
Now this pic really is yummy and shows just how well that pretty aqua and orange play together. Isn’t this a beautiful way to show how colors work together? I found this site on Pinterest and it has some great visuals.
In the kitchen, an orange mixer could be just the pop of color you need on the countertop.
This room from Coco and Kelley shows a bold move of orange and blue mixed together. Those 2 are made for each other.
Fiestaware has a new color out called Tangerine too. Those could also make a big statement in the kitchen.
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A sweater in this coral orange color could be a fun pick-me-up for Winter months.
Lauren from Pure Style Home chose a pretty orange/tangerine hue for her front door and it’s positively beautiful.
This chair is stately, masculine and so pretty with the turned feet and nailhead trim and yes even in orange.
My friend, Roeshel, at DIY Showoff, did a guestroom makeover on a budget using these orangey wingback chairs and I do love how her room turned out. See how well they pair with the blue in the room? It’s a very soothing room.
(Target)
Now this chair, I could go for! Beautiful bird print in bold tangerine would really wake up a room.
Bedding in orange is also a bold move. Mixed with gray or blue, orange is a really good choice. But, if just depends on if you like the color or not.
So, do you or don’t you??
Me, not so much. I can pick a lot of colors I like a LOT more than Tangerine Tango. It’s not likely that this hue will be in my top picks for decorating a room around.
How about you?
Could you do a pop of this color or not? Can you see adding Tangerine to your decor at all this year?
For more paint color inspiration, I have been meaning to tell you about Kristen, from Favorite Paint colors. Her blog is all about the best paint colors from around the blogosphere, so if you want to find a great shade, take a look at her categories, all divided by color. You’ll enjoy browsing!
Not a huge fan. Some of the more subdued hues are okay in small accent pieces. The hutch is nice but that isn’t a dark, saturated tangerine. I definitely will not have blue and orange in my home… that would be the cow college colors. I also love the Favorite Paint Colors site. A lot of good ideas there.
I’m sorry to hear this. Orange is my least favorite color on the spectrum. I had rather see jewel tones come back ‘in’. I did hear a designer once say that every room needs a shot of red. I think I’ll be leaning more towards the ‘red’ side of that orange for 2012.
I love your post. I’m not a fan of this color either! I’ll pass on it!
Fun post, Rhoda. I did like the orange and blue combination, one I would normally never think of putting together.
I love the tangerine and blue with the bookshelf–it’s muted a little by the white, which is good, I think. 🙂 Maybe it’s also because I love bookshelves so much. 😉
Rhoda,
I would never have thought to combine turquoise with orange, but I really like the combinations that you showed in your post. I love to wear orange and coral, but I don’t think I’ll be using these colors inside the house. I do plan to incorporate them in my flower beds alongside red and yellow roses.
Wow! That really IS a beautiful color! I’m not much of an “orange” person but some of those pics like that floral chair may just convert me!
This brings back bad memories of a wallpaper that I had in the kitchen of a house we purchased in the early 80s….it was lime green, yellow and tangerine plaid. I am sure whoever papered the room thought it was lovely but oh my goodness. Orange is a pretty, happy color but it makes me look jaundiced if I wear it so there is NO orange in my closet. I think I will just enjoy tangerine in the homes of others!
The pictures you presented of the various orange tones were beautiful, however, the darker bold tones of orange are not my cup of tea in decor. I have seen beautiful interiors though with punches of coral which were very nice. I remember a few years ago when “orange” clothing was very popular..
I like orange , but only in the Fall…….
Not my favorite, but I like it better than turquoise.
We are renovating our basement and have (finally!) gotten to the paining part. After much discussion, my husband and I agreed on a kind of muted orange. It’s really a shade of orange between the outside and the inside of a butternut squash. It’s not tan, it’s not brown, it’s not rust, it’s not coral, it’s not persimmon. I like it.
LOVE the Tangerine Tango swatch!
My favorite color which I’ve used in my home for ever. I’ve made changes and redone chairs, drapes, walls but I always have this color somewhere. My dining room is painted this color and although I’ve thought about making a change, I just can’t……Just love it too much!
The other color you have on your blog is also pretty but I prefer bold especially with accents such as pillows, candles, linens. Most of my upholstery is a light linen color. All of this looks great (in my opinion) with turquoise, blue and yellow.
Linda Miller
Charlotte NC
I love the color…but as accents. I wanted to paint our basement tangerine but hubby said NO. So, instead I made some curtains with Orange. I have an orange sweater that I love love love…..I’d love to use it as an accent piece. I think it’s fun and fresh.
blech. ick. ugh. ptooey. Sorry but for me orange is for the Fall. And even then I have a few issues with it.
While I like what you curated (and I need to write a post on this, like, this week!) it’s not a color I would live with.
so funny! I have a post ready for tomorrow all about Tangerine Tango. I agree its not a color Im going to run to but I do think in small doses it works. I will so be wearing it in nail polish though!
Hi Rhoda,
I love it! It’s best in small doses, I agree.
One of the reasons I like it so much is because it’s one of my colors. It compliments my skin tone. Remember when it was the fad to dress according to your season? I think I was a Fall or maybe a Spring.
Pinterest is an awesome tool, but there are many pins sourced to the wrong site. One of mine is sourced from the Pioneer Woman! Whenever I find something like that I always put the original site in the comment section or email the pinner.
Here’s my post on the pitfalls of Pinterest,
http://www.thebungalowblogonline.com/2011/11/pitfalls-of-pinterest-and-top-pins-for.html
I never thought I would want any shade of orange in my house, but with our big move looming over me, I am seriously considering adding a twist of orange in either the kitchen or guest room/office. I really love the look of it paired with the soft aqua. Pintrest has been a real source of inspiration as we look to fix up our new home. I just love it!
I hope your new year has started off perfectly,
Jen
I really enjoy seeing tangerine used in rooms, but I probably wouldn’t use it much in my own home. I recently had a client who asked for orange to be incorporated into her design. We used some muted shades of orange and it turned out beautifully! I hope you have a great week Rhoda!
I like it in small doses, but I won’t be decorating the house with it.