# Luxe Metallic Color Shades PANTONE Releases a New Collection of Shimmering Nuances By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-01-08 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-color-shades References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/401864/PANTONE-s-New-Metallic-Shades-Ensure-Your-Designs-Shine-Bright-Like-A-Diamond/) & [pantone](https://www.pantone.com/color-intelligence/color-education/fhi-metallic-shimmers?utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI) With futurism as a concept on the rise, companies and designer are beginning to embrace the use of metallic color shades. As a response, [PANTONE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-libraries) — which is considered to be “the specialist in professional color standards,” creates and drops a collection dubbed ‘Metallic Shimmers.’ The line boasts 200 striking nuances — from PANTONE 20-0034 ‘Golden Egg’ to PANTONE 20-0146 ‘Magnetic Blue.’ The company makes its range of metallic color shades available in three variants, including a portable fan-like guide, a single-volume binder with color chips, as well as an 8.5 x 11-inch sheet. Each format is specifically designed to satisfy different purposes and work ethics. PANTONE creates the ‘Metallic Shimmers’ collection to save creative professionals time, effort and promote “[consistent color communication](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-color-collection).” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) > [Job Trends](https://www.trendhunter.com/jobtrends) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Futurism in Design:** Embracing the use of metallic color shades in response to the rise of futurism. - **Specialized Metallic Color Standards:** PANTONE releases a collection of 200 striking nuances to cater to the demand for metallic color shades. - **Versatile Color Formats:** PANTONE offers different formats of metallic color shades to satisfy various purposes and work ethics. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate metallic color shades in futuristic design concepts. - **Graphic Design:** Expanding options for graphic designers to incorporate metallic shades in visual illustrations and branding. - **Printing and Publishing:** Market for metallic color shades in the production of creative materials such as brochures and promotional items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aluminum Packaging Color Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-libraries.md) - [Collector's Color Formula Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formula-guide.md) - [Season-Inspired Color Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-system.md) - [Peach-Hued Lip Glosses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lip-shine.md) - [Paint Brand Marker Shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-talens.md) - [Historically Rooted Hues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-color-collection.md) - [Curated Color Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantone-capsule-signature.md) - [Landscape Tonal Bike Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trek-bicycle-1.md) - [Color-of-the-Year NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polygon1993.md)