2014 Pantone Color of the Year Desserts | Radiant Orchid
I have a background in art (check out my oil paintings here), and still get a little excited every year when Pantone releases their color of the year. The Pantone color of the year for 2014 is called, “Radiant Orchid.” It’s a shade of purple with a little touch of pink. The folks at Pantone describe Radiant Orchid as, “magical, warm and intriguing—one that draws you in with its beguiling charm.”
Come to think of it, there’s an orchid blooming in my backyard that matches perfectly.
While I’m not usually a purple person, I do have to admit I like THIS purple. It’s a fresh color for spring and I could see it paired with a palette of pale green, gold and white.
You can find this color in everything from fashion to home goods and paint colors (well, it IS a paint color) this year; including desserts! I rounded up some of my favorite, gorgeous purple-y desserts from across the blogosphere in shades of Radiant Orchid to celebrate this beautiful color in time for spring.
Top left: Vegan Radiant Orchid Alfajores from Vegan Miam
Top center: Blueberry Pie with Purple Crust from Delight Dulce
Top right: Purple Ombre Mini Cakes from Glorious Treats
2nd row, left: Purple Ombre Cake with Blackberry Compote from Oh Sweet Day
2nd row, center: Pantone 2014, Radiant Orchid Paint Chip Cookies from Bake at 350
2nd row, right: Purple Sweet Potato Mont Blanc from Little Accident in the Kitchen
3rd row, left: Lavender Rose French Macarons from I Sugar Coat It
3rd row, center: Purple Candied Apples with Tutorial from The Kitchen McCabe
3rd row, right: Swirly Sugar Cookies from Heather Sweets and Treats
Bottom left: Grape Jello Shot Cupcakes from That’s So Michelle
Bottom right: Lavender Panna cotta from Eva Tenova
I hope this collection of 2014 Pantone color of the year desserts inspires you to take on this color in your cooking, wardrobe or home. What do YOU think of Radiant Orchid? I’d love to know!
Well that color sure does make for some pretty desserts. I like the color on flowers and desserts, Walls…. not so much.
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What a yummy selection of desserts. This is my mother-in-laws favorite color. It’s so pretty.
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These desserts not only look delicious but they are beautiful too. The color just makes them stand out more.
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Purple isn’t a fave colour of mine, but the tones and hues here look deliciously enticing – an eye-catching round-up. Thanks for including my macarons!
Purple is my favorite color, so I love everything just because of that! I would love some Grape Jello Shot Cupcakes, too! Holy yum!
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I had no idea you could even get food to look that color! It is beautiful and I want to dig right in!
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Purple is one of my two favorite colors. Those desserts look fantastic!
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I love the idea of using the color of the year in desserts! They all look tasty.
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Loving this color purple and the desserts to match.
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Oh yum – purple food, who would have thought it would look so tempting. x
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I honestly love that color. It’s so beautiful and colorful!
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I love that color, never really saw it in desserts but it is pretty. It is amazing what they can do these days to get creative in the kitchen.
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Looks so delicious and colorful! I love the use if the color of the year!
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I love the different shades of purple. Looks really, really pretty and oh so yummy.
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What a pretty color for the year! I dont do any purples, but I did just get a n eyeshadow recently! Love the photos you found too.
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That color is gorgeous. It’s perfect to showcase this time of year too, it’s very Spring/Easter-y. 🙂
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Those look very good, especially those cupcakes.
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I am a fan of dark purple but am loving the look of orchid. It’s so pretty and I am digging how it can be used with a variety of things.
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I love seeing that beautiful color in dessert treats. REally, really gorgeous!
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My mom would love these collections of desserts!
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Okay, I was so thrilled with the color of the year this year! Love it! And I ADORE that ombre cake!!! Gorgeous!
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These look amazing. And I love the eye catching color theme!
Yummy selection of deserts! The fact they are purple, makes them more appealing to me! Thank you for sharing on Wake Up Wednesday Linky party
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