2014's Color of the Year: Radiant Orchid

The color gods of Pantone have declared Radiant Orchid the official color of 2014, bidding a royal farewell to 2013's Emerald Green. It's “an enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones" that "inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health," the color company notes in a press release. Perhaps just plain old "orchid" (or purple) wasn't radiant enough. But the hot hue is already making headway in spring 2014 collections for both men and women. Ready to make space for it in your closet and makeup bag? The orchid options are endless. ––By Erika Ostroff, Shine Staff