Emerald: 2013 Pantone Color of the Year

As we begin the weeks of end-of-the-year countdowns and “Best of...” lists, Pantone is Tangerine Tango-ing out of 2012 and introducing us to our new favorite color: Emerald . How did Pantone land on this hue to forever represent 2013? We’re sure to hear many theories in the next few months, which will probably range from: The color reminds us of simpler things such as grass and Mother Nature...Green is the color of growth and signifies America in 2013...The rich tone is all ab...