10 Blue Event Decor Ideas Inspired by Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2020

Here’s how to incorporate Classic Blue into your events in the new year.

December 18, 2019

Earlier this month, Pantone announced its Color of the Year for 2020: Pantone 19-4052, Classic Blue. The Institute said this reassuring color choice is meant to help usher in a new decade and is a decidedly calmer selection in comparison to the riotous colors of previous years such as Living Coral and Ultra Violet.

“We are living in a time that requires trust and faith. It is this kind of constancy and confidence that is expressed by Pantone 19-4052 Classic Blue, a solid and dependable blue hue we can always rely on,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, in a statement.

“Imbued with a deep resonance, Pantone 19-4052 Classic Blue provides an anchoring foundation. A boundless blue evocative of the vast and infinite evening sky, Pantone 19-4052 Classic Blue encourages us to look beyond the obvious to expand our thinking; challenging us to think more deeply, increase our perspective, and open the flow of communication.”

Described as “non-aggressive” and “anti anxiety,” Classic Blue offers a sense of peace and tranquility and promotes relaxed interaction, making it a good decor option for events. From washes of blue lighting to regal furnishings, here’s some inspiration on how to incorporate the 2020 Color of the Year into events.

Taylor Creative’s Aston Collection is upholstered in a rich blue micro velvet for a sophisticated take on the color of the year. The set includes a sofa ($450) and chair ($250) and is shown with the rental company’s new Chilewich floor mat in denim ($250) and the Oscar cube in Quilt Blue ($85). All prices include up to a five-day rental period; items are available in New York.

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The highlight of Cort Events’ Montreal package is the sleek Montreal loveseat in a deep blue fabric with black metal legs. The package also includes the Wentworth chair, a white Miramar divider, the Montreal chair, the Derby side table, blue and white wire tables, a blue tribal pillow, and the Gibraltar rug. Items are available in the U.S.; pricing varies depending on location.

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This striking graphic patterned linen from Nuage Designs features a navy arrowhead design and comes in a range of sizes, with pricing starting at $35. The linen is available for rent through the U.S.

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Set sail with Ronen Rental’s nautical rope patterned pieces including a cube ($60) and rectangular ottoman ($175) as well as an accent pillow ($15). Items are available in Miami.

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For a sensorial dinner celebrating the launch of the Moroccanoil Color Depositing Mask Collection, chef Bob Spiegel of Pinch Food Design created a branzino dish with blue butterfly tea paint inspired by the hues of the hair products.

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The regal Hudson Loveseat sectional from Taylor Creative, which is made up of a left-facing and a right-facing loveseat, makes a dramatic statement piece when paired together ($425 per piece) or can be rented individually for smaller spaces. Two loveseats create a 13-foot sofa. It's pictured here with the company’s navy net area rug ($400). All prices include up to a five-day rental period; items are available in New York.

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Nuage Designs’ navy Lyon table linen comes in rectangular and round sizes, as well as a runner, with pricing starting at $35. The linen is available for rent through the U.S.

Photo: Courtesy of Nuage Designs

For the Parrish Art Museum benefit, which was held in Watermill, New York, in July 2017, Ovando drew inspiration from the work of one of the honorees, Clifford Ross. The custom-crafted ceiling treatment aimed to transport the guests into the ocean, using hundreds of panes of different shades of blue polypropylene. See more: 18 Cool Ideas From Summer Benefits

Photo: Mathias Muheim

For Diffa’s annual Dining by Design fund-raising event, which took place in March 2018 at Pier 92 in New York, Rockwell Group partnered with the Rug Company to create an elliptical curtain made of 400 strands of hand-dyed, blue ombre carpet fibers, showcasing the Lola rug designed by David Rockwell and his daughter Lola. See more: 23 Inventive, Thought-Provoking Dining and Tabletop Ideas

Photo: Alan Berry

For the Allie Awards in Atlanta in March 2016, themed environments represented earth, water, and fire. Dinner took place in the water-inspired space which had deep blue lighting and blue rentals designed to make guests feel as though they were submerged in ocean waters. Active Production and Design built a custom stage set for the space. See more: 21 Events That Prove Monochromatic Color Schemes Are Anything But Boring

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