In these uneasy times, as we move along to a new decade, the Pantone Color Institute has reached back in time to appoint the calming, confident shade Classic Blue as its color of the year for 2020.

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According to Pantone, Classic Blue symbolizes “protection, stability, peace, and confidence” and “encourages deep thinking, open mindfulness, and communication.” And, because ringing in a new decade ...