So what is the Pantone Color of the Year for 2019? Living Coral, 16-1546, is the Pantone Color of the Year! Pantone says that it is vibrant but mellow. Laurie Pressman stated, “Vibrant yet mellow Pantone 16-546 living coral embraces us with warmth and nourishment to provide comfort and buoyancy in our continually shifting environment.” How is this color chosen? The Pantone Color Institute chooses the color. They base the color on what is going on in the world. Pantone tries to choo...