Peach Fuzz Is the 2024 Color of the Year & How Pantone Revolutionized the World of Color

Imagine a world where the color of your favorite brand’s packaging changes with every purchase. Confusing, right?

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In 2024, while Pantone’s “Peach Fuzz” is making headlines as the color of the year, the real story lies in how Pantone sells not just colors but a promise of uniformity.

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The Birth of a Color Revolution

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The Color System

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The Rigorous Process Behind Color Consistency

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The Economics of Color

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