2008 Colors

- Decoration
Neutrals are now, especially in larger purchases like cars, sofas or carpet. "For those big-ticket items, we'll make the safer choice such as neutrals, from rich gray to camel," says Emily Kiker Morrow, Director of Color, Style and Design at Shaw Industries. And, she continues, "We're using trendier colors, like acid green or amethyst, as accent pieces."
http://www.hgtv.com/dc-design-colors/color-trends-whats-new-whats-next/index.html


-Fashion
Women 's Colors

Blue Iris - A rich beautiful blue with purple undertones which has been a firm favorite amongst such designers as Leger, Costello Tagliapetra, Diana Von Furstenberg and Oscar De La Renta. Combining the regal richness of purple with cool and calming aspects of blue.
Royal Lilac - Dramatic Royal Lilac is a combination of bluish purples and cheerful red undertones. undertones.
Shady Glade -It provides a willing companion to shady glade, a mossy green base color which is a departure from the more traditional greens of the past.
Caribbean Blue -Evokes memories of tropical vacations which adds intensity to its color companions.
Twilight Blue - Twilight Blue is a twist on a classic navy, a strong, powerful steady color.

Aurora Red - Reds and purples are a keynote combination for Fall 2008. Given its dash of energy and vitality to the palette Aurora red is not exception.
Withered Rose - Moving on to dusky brownish pinks, Withered Rose blends with almost any shade.
Burnt Orange - Powerful and robust, Burnt Orange is subtle enough to be worn by most skin tones, but steady enough to be a backdrop and strong enough to be at the fore front of an outfit.
Ochre - Adding a touch of lightness traditional autumnal color is Ochre with a hint of mustard against mellow yellow.

Shitake - "The color of a Japanese mushroom, this complex yet modest shade is intriguingly understated," states the Pantone report, "especially when teamed with the robust colors of fall" '08.


Inky Blues, Greens and purples made up a prominent fashion base for runway designers showing their fall collections. This is likely to be the most popular color in the high-street given its versatility and femininity.

http://womensfashion.suite101.com/article.cfm/fashion_colors_for_fall_2008


-Electronic world
Plum may become the new black. You see how it influenced the electronics world in computers and cell phones.

http://www.pointclickhome.com/decorating_design/articles/color_trends_2008

-Brand

- Social Movement

Green continues to gain strength from its association with the growing shift toward eco-consciousness. It will show up in everything from fabrics to accessories to countertops.

http://www.zinio.com/express3?issue=290945946