Is Pantone's Color of the Year the new mauve? 2014's 'it' hue is Radiant Orchid.

If you're looking to glam up your living room for the holidays, you're in luck. Pantone has released the name of its 2014 Color of the Year: Radiant Orchid. The color is described by the Pantone color wizards as "an enchanting harmony of fuchsia purple and pink undertones." They should know. Pantone is a major color authority and provides color forecasts to many industries, including home design, fashion, beauty, graphic design and product packaging.