Laurie Pressman, vice president of the Pantone Color Institute spoke to guests during a conference at at MakeUp in NewYork — stay tuned for some highlights from the presentation.

What colors might be trending next year? The PantoneView Colour Planner and the seasonal trend book, Viewpoint Colour, feature colors that “display a depth and complexity” for next spring — and a palette inspired by the sea.

There are “cool blue watery shades” and hues the color of the “red-hot thermal bed of underwater volcanos.” Think about “inky blues, bio-luminous neons, summer browns, and seaweed greens.” Color pairings will be hard contrasts, such as turquoise with lagoon grey, or bright orange with taupe.

The PantoneView Colour Planner for Autumn/Winter 2019/20 forecasts colors that “radiate intensity.” From primary colors to pastels, colors are “active” and featue “multi-dimensional perspectives.” Stay tuned for more details.