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Feb 73 min read

THE BUZZ ON PEACH FUZZ

Updated: Feb 20

Series: Colors & Trends

A collage of houseplants and blooms within the peach color spectrum overlapping each other. Pantone of the year card; peach fuzz is overlapping the collage.

"The meaning of the color peach.The color can be soft and muted, or bright and vibrant. Light pastel peaches are often seen as sweet, pleasant, and friendly. Bright and intense peach colors, on the other hand, can symbolize vitality, energy, playfulness, and encouragement."

-Adobe

Three Pantone Peach Fuzz cards laid out side by side in a horizontal fashion.

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Peach fuzz emerges as the distinguished Pantone color of the year—an inviting, warm hue that soothes the eyes with its gentle radiance. Curiosity might arise about the narrative behind its selection. What led to the choice of this particular color? Explore further to uncover the rationale behind this captivating decision.

WHAT IS PANTONE 13-1023 | PEACH FUZZ?

"PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz captures our desire to nurture ourselves and others. It's a velvety gentle peach tone whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and soul."

-Pantone

A peach room with minimalistic furniture and houseplants.

The intriguing connection between houseplants and the Pantone color of the year unfolds with stunning peach-colored houseplants. These botanical wonders carry captivating peachy tones, offering more than mere greenery.

A clip from the Pantone website showing the color of the year; Peach Fuzz. A field of bunny tail plants colored in peach.

"In seeking a hue that echoes our innate yearning for closeness and connection, we chose a color radiant with warmth and modern elegance. A shade that resonates with compassion, offers a tactile embrace, and effortlessly bridges the youthful with the timeless."

-Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute™

A peach wall with an grey armchair, side table, and a Snake Plant.

They effortlessly bring warmth to indoor spaces, creating a comforting, serene atmosphere. Their lush foliage and peachy hues combine seamlessly to craft an inviting ambiance that resonates beautifully with the chosen Pantone color of the year.

WHAT HOUSEPLANTS COME IN PEACH?

A collage of houseplants and blooms within the peach color spectrum overlapping each other.

Among these botanical gems, the Anthurium captures attention with glossy heart-shaped leaves in deep green and peachy-pink blooms, exuding exotic elegance. The Chroma Belize Ficus complements with variegated foliage in creamy peach and soft green, adding whimsical charm.

The Syngonium presents arrowhead-shaped leaves sporting delightful peachy undertones, providing a subtle yet striking contrast. Intertwined is the enchanting Zygo Cactus, boasting peach-colored flowers and infusing a desert-like allure.

Completing this ensemble, the Orchid graces its surroundings with delicate peach-hued petals, radiating grace. Together, these peachy houseplants create an indoor oasis of serene beauty from nature.

WHY DECORATE WITH HOUSEPLANTS?

A dreamscape style room all in peach showing clouds as the floor, the couch and furniture are all of a fuzzy texture. A clip from the Pantone website for the Peach Fuzz color of the year.

Celebrate the new year with peach fuzz by decorating your home with houseplants! Extending your home decor beyond mere aesthetics is an investment in your overall wellness. These green or peach companions not only elevate the visual appeal of your space but also contribute to a healthier environment.

Houseplants purify the air by absorbing toxins, increasing humidity levels, and promoting relaxation and stress reduction. They foster a connection with nature, offering a sense of tranquility and creating a nurturing environment.

Embrace houseplants in your decor to enliven the ambiance and nurture your mental and physical well-being. This is your sign to start this new year with a houseplant and start creating a harmonious sanctuary within the walls of your happy space.

NEW YEAR, NEW COLOR

A peach wall displaying three frames with a Ponytail Palm and ZZ Plants in a peach pot.

In conclusion, Peach Fuzz, Pantone's color of the year, goes beyond aesthetics—it's a nurturing spirit capturing our innate desire for connection. Described as a velvety gentle tone, it enriches our mind, body, and soul, effortlessly blending youthful with timeless.

Translating this narrative into our spaces, peach-colored houseplants, like Anthurium, Chroma Belize Ficus, Syngonium, Zygo Cactus, and Orchid, create a comforting atmosphere, seamlessly aligning with the chosen Pantone color.

Decorating with these plants is not just about aesthetics but an investment in wellness. They purify the air, increase humidity, and promote relaxation, fostering a connection with nature. Bring a peachy houseplant home for a serene sanctuary and a year filled with warmth and well-being.

Stay tuned for our peachy pot featured in the above image.

Coming this summer to a Home Depot near you!

SOURCES

Express, Adobe. “What Is the Meaning of the Color Peach?” Adobe Express, Adobe, 2024, www.adobe.com/creativecloud/design/hub/guides/warm-and-bright-peach.html#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20the%20color%20peach.&text=The%20color%20can%20be%20soft,energy%2C%20playfulness%2C%20and%20encouragement.

Mashkin, Dmitrii. “Peach Fuzz: Symbolizing Serenity and Warmth in Pantone’s 2024 Color of the Year.” Artcoast Studio, Artcoast Studio, 20 Dec. 2023, artcoastdesign.com/blog/peach-fuzz-symbolizing-serenity-and-warmth-in-pantones-2024-color-of-the-year.