# Hot-Pink Prophecies Pantone 'Honeysuckle' is Predicted to be this Season's Hottest Shade By Meagan Wilson | Published 2010-12-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantone-honeysuckle-pink-2011 References: [pantone](http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/pantone.aspx?pg=20821&ca=4) & [pantone](http://www.pantone.com/pages/Pantone/Pantone.aspx?pg=20752&ca=4) The "[world renowned expert on color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-color-collection)" has announced what they predict to be THE shade for 2011 -- [Pantone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-home-and-pantone) 'Honeysuckle.' This bright, cheery shade of pink is perfect for everything from [statement accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longchamps-le-pliage-xtra), clothing and even interiors. Pantone 'Honeysuckle' is predicted to pop up everywhere from inside homes to on the runway, creating a light, feminine feel for everything this season. I don't know about you, but I'm excited to see whether or not Pantone 'Honeysuckle' will deliver. **Implications** - Personally, it's the kind of easy, airy color I could see coating the walls of my apartment, but it'll be interesting to see how men take (or don't take) to it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pantone 'honeysuckle' Trend:** The predicted hot shade for 2011 that will be seen in accessories, clothing, and interiors. - **Popularity of Light, Feminine Colors:** The rise in demand for soft, airy shades in various industries, including fashion and home decor. - **Gender-inclusive Color Trends:** The exploration of how men and women respond to the use of specific colors in different contexts. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Opportunity for designers and retailers to incorporate Pantone 'Honeysuckle' and other light, feminine colors into their collections. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for home decor brands to embrace the use of Pantone 'Honeysuckle' and similar shades in interior design. - **Market Research:** A potential growth area for market research companies to study consumer reactions to gender-inclusive color trends and preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Emotion-Evoking Decor Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-home-and-pantone.md) - [Peach-Hued Lip Glosses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lip-shine.md) - [Color-Centric Underwear Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanky-panky-x-pantone-color-of-the-year.md) - [Color Appreciation Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radiant-lilac.md) - [Colorful Undergarment Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanky-panky.md) - [Color-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peach-fuzz-fragrance.md) - [Color-Focused Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-pantone-color.md) - [Pillowy Annual Color Forecasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantone-114201-cloud-dancer.md) - [Food-Hued Serveware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantone-x-hm.md)