To express the hope, courage and determination of a world adjusting to the new normal in post-lockdown times, the Pantone Color Institute has created a whole new shade – Very Peri – to lead palettes in 2022. This unprecedented step by the colour trend forecaster reflects the innovation and transformation sweeping across the world.

Refreshingly soothing, Very Peri is a dynamic periwinkle blue hue with a vivifying violet red undertone whose courageous presence encourages personal inventiveness and creativity.

“Blending the faithfulness and constancy of blue with the energy
and excitement of red, this happiest and warmest of all the blue hues introduces an empowering mix of newness,” Pantone said. “Displaying a carefree confidence and a daring curiosity that animates our creative spirit, inquisitive and intriguing Pantone 17-3938 Very Peri helps us to embrace this altered landscape of possibilities, opening us to a new vision as we rewrite our lives.”

In the gem and jewellery world, Very Peri’s intriguing mélange of joyous blue infused with red and violet tinges is captured by the friendly crispness of iolite, tanzanite, spinel and violet sapphire. The right amethyst and tourmaline likewise oblige for the invigorating appeal of this brand new colour that is set to dominate runways, lifestyles and materials.

Enamel details easily give jewellery pieces the ‘Very Peri treatment’, while the warmth of gold gems and metals serves as perfect accents to the colour of 2022. Very Peri also holds its own in monochromatic shades of blue, dainty pastel ensembles or striking contrasts with solid reds and greens.