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title: "Pantone Color of the year 2018: ULTRA VIOLET"
description: Every year the PANTONE Color Institute select a specific color that will be iconic for 365 days. This year the Pantone Color 2018 is Ultra Violet.
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# [Pantone Color of the year 2018: ULTRA VIOLET](https://blog.leatheredgepaint.com/pantone-color-of-the-year-2018-ultra-violet)

 Written by [Rachele Micucci](https://blog.leatheredgepaint.com/author/rachele-micucci) | Dec 13, 2017 2:17:42 PM

Pantone Color of the year 2018: ULTRA VIOLET

Every year the[PANTONE® Color Institute](http://www.pantone.com/pci)select a specificcolor that will be iconic for 365 days.  This year the[ Pantone Color 2018](https://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year-2018) is **Ultra Violet.**

*Utra Violet* is not just a simple violet but it is an intese purple shade. It's an invitation to dare and to be eccentric. This color is dramatically provocative and reflective.

**PANTONE Ultra Violet** communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us toward the future.

**Ultra Violet** is a color that  has strong historical connotations, and that in ancient times was worn by kings and queens. But today, according to Pantone, this nuance invites meditation and the personal expression. 

So, what do you think about this color? Would you like to add it to your collection?

If you want this specific color do not hesitate to get in touch with us!

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