Pantone Color of the Year 2017
The Pantone Color of the Year 2017 is Greenery (15-0343). Its HEX approximation is #88B04B. A fresh yellow-green that Pantone framed as a symbol of renewal and environmental consciousness in a politically turbulent year.
About Greenery
A fresh yellow-green that Pantone framed as a symbol of renewal and environmental consciousness in a politically turbulent year.
Pantone announced Greenery as its Color of the Year 2017 in December 2016, following the program's annual cadence. The announcement placed the shade within the broader cultural conversation of the year — from fashion and interiors to graphics and packaging — and was accompanied by coordinated product releases from partner brands who had pre-adopted the color. Like every Pantone Color of the Year, Greenery is a TCX reference (15-0343) rather than a Solid Coated (C) code, reflecting the program's textile-focused selection framework.
In practical design terms, Greenery translates to a screen HEX of #88B04B and a CMYK print approximation of 23/0/57/31. The precise printed result depends on paper, ink, and proof conditions. For brand-critical work that references Greenery, the safest approach is to specify the 15-0343 TCX reference directly to your printer or textile supplier, and to verify with a printed proof on the target stock before committing to production.
Closest Solid Coated match
If you need to reproduce Greenery with a Solid Coated (C) reference, the closest match in our catalog is 4212 C (#86AD3F), with a perceptual difference of ΔE 2000 = 1.66. This is a very close match — suitable for most print reproduction needs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pantone Color of the Year 2017?
The Pantone Color of the Year 2017 is Greenery (15-0343). Pantone announced it as the shade that its Color of the Year Committee believed would best reflect the cultural mood and design trends of 2017. Its HEX approximation is #88B04B.
What is the HEX code for Greenery?
Greenery is a Pantone TCX reference (15-0343), not a HEX color. Its closest screen approximation is #88B04B in the sRGB color space, with RGB channels 136, 176, 75 and CMYK print approximation 23/0/57/31. These values are approximations and should not be treated as authoritative — the Pantone code is the actual specification.
What Pantone Solid Coated code is closest to Greenery?
The closest match in our Solid Coated catalog to Greenery (15-0343) is 4212 C at #86AD3F, with a perceptual difference of approximately ΔE 2000 = 1.66. This is a very close match and is likely suitable for print reproduction.
How do I use Greenery in my design?
For digital design, use the HEX value #88B04B — it will render correctly across browsers. For print design, specify the Pantone TCX reference 15-0343 to your printer, or convert to the closest Solid Coated (C) code (4212 C). For textile and fashion applications, the TCX code itself is the standard — no conversion is necessary if your manufacturer works with Pantone textile references.