Pantone has spoken. Last month, the newsworthy color institute announced their choice for Color of the Year 2022: Very Peri. Pantone says Very Peri is a color “whose courageous presence encourages personal inventiveness and creativity.” So, what is Very Peri? And how can you be inventive and creative when using it in your home? We’ve got you covered.

Pantone Color of the Year 2022: Very Peri

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Very Peri is a periwinkle blue with violet-red undertones. This combination of cool colors with elements of warm hues creates an interesting combination. Pantone describes the mood that Very Peri creates as representative of the times we’re living in. They cite the merging of the physical and digital world, recent widespread isolation, and expanding popularity of the metaverse as inspiration for choosing the color. Pantone’s 2022 selection also marks the first time they’ve created an original color in the history of the Color of the Year educational program.

How to Use Very Peri in Your Home

Paint with Very Peri

Due to its calming yet dynamic nature, Very Peri makes for the perfect wall color. Repaint your living room or kitchen wall to give your home a healthy dose of a brand-new color or use it on accent walls in smaller spaces such as your bedroom, bathroom, or home office.

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Decorate with Very Peri

Very Peri’s exuberance translates well into both small and large surface areas. Even by using it as a detailing color, its eye-popping charm can give meaning to the spaces it inhabits. Carpets, throw pillows, blankets, and flower vases are all perfect examples of how you can sprinkle in this color throughout your home. It also suits larger furniture pieces well, such as a couch, chair, or bedding. It’s a color you’ll want to sink into and wrap yourself up in. A new Very Peri bedspread may be just the breath of fresh air you need in your bedroom for the new year.

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Combine Very Peri with Nature

Add an organic touch by pairing Very Peri with a vase of lavender, succulents, or other houseplants to complement its nature-friendly hue. Although there are hints of red embedded in the Very Peri concoction, you can rest assured that this color won’t clash with your indoor garden. Any combinations of purples, blues, greens, and whites will make for a beautiful display.