Colour of the Year 2012

Pantone have announced their colour of the year: Tangerine Tango, a red orange that's perfect for summer right now.

We showed you our favorite blue and orange combo last month:

This colour will also look fantastic with yellows, greens, greys, and with white.

So what does it mean when a colour makes Colour of the Year? For you, it means that you'll be seeing it in home decor items, as well as fashion. This year, a lot of the tempting new things you see in the shops will be Tangerine coloured. You'll see it in magazine spreads and showrooms.

If you already love this colour, grab it while it's in style. If you don't love it, you might surprise yourself by coming to like it quite well.