Where was the inspiration drawn for this color you ask? Well, Marsala is actually a wine produced in the region surrounding the Italian city of Marsala in Sicily. According to PANTONE, this color was chosen to resonate around the world, the PANTONE Color of the Year is a reflection of what people are looking for, what they feel they need that color can help to answer. Not necessarily the hot fashion color of the moment, but a color crossing all areas of design which is an expression of a mood, an attitude, on the part of the consumers.
Marsala Color Pairings
Marsala is highly compatible with amber, umber and golden yellows, greens in both turquoise and teal, and blues in the more vibrant range.
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