1. What is Classic Blue?
1.1. Definition
Blue – The Color of the Year 2020, evoking the deep shades of the sky at dusk, calm and dependable, was chosen to mark the beginning of a new decade.
1.2. Characteristics
According to Pantone, the boundless blue of the vast sky instills confidence and trust, likened to a healing remedy for human spiritual life.
Elegant in its simplicity, Classic Blue encourages us to look beyond the obvious, challenging us to think more deeply and express personal perspectives in an increasingly technological era.
1.3. Classification
Classic Blue is not simply a gentle, classic shade of blue; it is divided into 24 different shades ranging from dark to light. Each shade has its own name and represents a distinct meaning.
For example, Royal Blue represents excellence, wealth, elegance, and intelligence.
2. Classic Blue Combinations
Sapphire, Prussian, Navy, or Turkish Blue,… are all perfect shades of blue to combine with various materials such as: warm wooden furniture, luxurious gold-plated details, or tiled surfaces creating a fresh and unique feel.
2.1. Wood
Interweaving blue with natural wood tones brings a warm and cozy ambiance.
2.2. Gold-Plated Details
The luxury and nobility exuded by Royal Blue—one of the 24 shades of Classic Blue—becomes even more shimmering and captivating when paired with metallic gold accents.
2.3. Marble Veining
Endlessly flowing, organic marble veins against the sky-blue background bring a one-of-a-kind uniqueness to the space.
3. Applications
For over 20 years, Pantone’s Color of the Year has influenced product development across manufacturing industries, becoming a prominent trend for numerous products.
3.1. Fashion Industry
Blue is simple and elegant yet modern and versatile, transcending gender and season. It embodies all the essential elements to blend with other materials, creating highly applicable fashion collections.
3.2. Cosmetics
Shades of blue are considered an impressive breakthrough for eye makeup, nails, or hairstyles, delivering allure and charm.
3.3. Graphic Design
Classic Blue is an ideal hue for various graphic design applications, especially for packaging and labels. It helps convey a message of product reliability and trust to consumers.
3.4. Interior Design
The sky-blue shade carries great meaning regarding trust and sophistication, making it a favorite palette for home interiors. Easily applied across various materials and paired with other tones, it creates elegance and distinct uniqueness.
3.4.1. Interior Materials
The gentleness and sophistication of the 2020 blue hue soothe the soul and create a comfortable, relaxing space, which is why it can be found anywhere in your home—from tables and chairs, shelves, curtains, carpets to decorative items,…
3.4.2. Wall & Floor Tiles
In addition to the above applications, the 24 different shades of blue of 2020 are also utilized in the production of interior and exterior tiles.
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4. Beautiful Blue Tile Designs
Khatra provides various wall and floor tile collections: big slab tiles, encaustic cement tiles, mosaic, crackle glazed fish scale tiles, subway tiles,… with diverse sizes, designs, and colors for your limitless creativity.
