text: The past three Pantone Colors of the Year have been Greenery, Ultra Violet, and, last year, Living Coral — all bright but decidedly nonpartisan shades. You could argue that this one reads Democratic, but I think it’s significant that it’s so soothing. It’s a color for going into an election year, one that says, “Better rest up before the battle. But before you pull the covers over your head, would you take a look at how gorgeous the sky is?”