His color book "evolved into the Pantone color chart," according to Lewis. "Ridgway's Colors" are still used today by mycologists, philatelists and food colorists, according to Lewis' 2012 book.

Afterall, the first Color of the Year was Sky Blue in 1999. “It was wonderful, hopeful, all of those wonderful things you feel when thinking about the future.

The Pantone Color Institute announced its pick for the 2022 Color of the Year. For the first time in the institute's 22-year history of selecting a hue to represent the year ahead , it chose one ...

I n a cultural moment shaped by countless challenges, Pantone’s color of the year for 2023 is a bold shade of red that speaks to the strength and vitality needed for forging a more positive ...