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The Business of Colorado:

How Pantone Chooses the Color of the Year

6/12/2026 | 12m 22s

How does Pantone choose its Color of the Year and why does it influence choices worldwide?

Frannie Matthews speaks with Laurie Pressman of the Pantone Color Institute about color psychology, global trend forecasting, and the strategy behind one of the most talked-about decisions in design. From fashion and technology to branding and consumer behavior, this conversation explores how color reflects culture and shapes the way we feel and create.

06/12/2026

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The Business of Colorado:

How Pantone Chooses the Color of the Year

6/12/2026 | 12m 22s

Frannie Matthews speaks with Laurie Pressman of the Pantone Color Institute about color psychology, global trend forecasting, and the strategy behind one of the most talked-about decisions in design. From fashion and technology to branding and consumer behavior, this conversation explores how color reflects culture and shapes the way we feel and create.

06/12/2026

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