2025 Pantone Color of the Year compared with C-Lon Bead Cord Colors

 

 

 

Pantone Color of the Year 2025 is Mocha Mousse - Pantone just made it public in December.  

Why is this color important? Major designers for fashion and home follow and anticipate these trends so many items in stores are already available in this color or will be soon available. 

C-Lon Colors: I matched Mocha Mousse with MB-Medium Brown. For a lighter tint, I chose BLS-Blush, and for darker tones, BR-Brown and CHO-Chocolate.

For Apparel: According to Pantone, Mocha Mousse extends our perception of brown, crossing from the humble and earthbound to the luxury and aspirational or subtle luxury. 

For Fashion Accessories: Mocha Mousse is an adaptable and neutral tone blending effortlessly with any color, enriching each ensemble with a touch of warmth and refined luxury. Soft and hard fashion accessories harmonize a sense of elegance with inviting warmth, enhancing the visual appeal of any outfit. Mocha Mousse introduces elevated sophistication. 

 

Coloro Color of the Year is Future Dusk. It was announced in May 2023 and this year unlike last year, the Coloro and Pantone colors are completely different. Future Dusk is a dark celestial tone in between blue and purple, similar in hue to Very Peri, the 2022 Pantone Color of Year. This might explain why the Pantone and Coloro colors are not aligning this year. 

Coloro says: “Future Dusk is a dependable blue, essential to reinforcing a sense of trust and stability, but as a purple it also carries an imaginative quality that will dynamically power the creation of new futures.”

C-Lon Colors: I matched Future Dusk with PI-Persan Indigo as the main color, and with HYA-Hyacinth and PKL-Periwinkle as the lighter tints. 

Coloro like Pantone forecasts industrial and fashion color trends. Pantone is an international company based in the USA, Coloro is the color trend arm of WGSN, a international company forecasting trends in design and innovation.

 

Mocha Mousse Pantone Color Palettes

We can also start looking at color palettes. It's a really fun way to bring in new color combinations into your designs. A great way to refresh for the new year.

 

The Exotic Balance Palette

For these Pantone colors I chose these C-Lon Colors....

AU-Aurum   |   PL-Pink Lemonade   |   AQ-Aqua   |   RA-Raspberry

LC-Lt Copper | LO-Lt Orchid | MB-Med Brown | BL-Blue Lagoon

 

The Deliciousness Palette

For these Pantone colors I chose these C-Lon Colors....

LTM-Lt Magenta   |   AP-Apricot   |   BG-Bubblegum   |   NT-Nutmeg

WN-Wine   |   TN-Tangerine   |   P-Pink   |   MB-Medium Brown

 

The Subtle Contrast Palette

For these Pantone colors I chose these C-Lon Colors....

BE-Beige   |   BLS-Blush   |   STL-Steel   |   CHO-Chocolate

CO-Cocoa  |  DKT-Dark Tan  |  MB-Medium Brown  |  PK-Peacock  

 

The Floral Palette

For these Pantone colors I chose these C-Lon Colors....

OY-Oyster   |   FE-Fern   |   K-Khaki   |   MB-Medium Brown

CO-Cocoa   |   RS-Rose   |   O-Orchid   |   LB-Light Blue

The Relaxed Elegance Palette

For these Pantone colors I chose these C-Lon Colors....

OY-Oyster   |   BLS-Blush   |   S-Sable   |   BR-Brown

L-Latte   |    NT-Nutmeg   |  MB-Medium Brown   |   CHO-Chocolate

 

 Not all the matches are exact, but I tried to keep the same color spirit. You will notice that Mocha Mousse-Medium Brown is in all the collections. Some colors can be found in several groups. All the color collections of 8 spools are gorgeous. 

All the photos of the C-Lon Bead Cord groups were taken in the same exact light on top of a linen bead tray liner and no photo adjustment were made in a photo editing program other than cropping the photos, adding the color codes and the Pantone color palettes above and below to give the color comparison all in one image.

All these C-Lon colors are available in the 2 main sizes:

> C-Lon Bead Cord - Tex 210 - The Standard Size ~ 0.5mm Ø

> C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord - The Heavy Size ~ 0.9mm Ø

Some of these colors are available in the Micro and Fine Weight Sizes:

> C-Lon Micro Bead Cord - Tex 70 -  a bit less than 0.3mm Ø

> C-Lon Fine Weight Bead Cord - Tex 135 ~ 0.4mm Ø

 

C-Lon Bead Cord Colors versus the Pantone NYFW Spring 2024 Color Trends

 

To continue on the ideas of the previous post... Pantone publishes its color trends for the general public just in time for the season. This year I have chosen one C-Lon Bead Cord color for all the 15 Pantone colors. 

 

 

I have already seen an uptick in purchases of C-Lon Bead Cord colors matching the color palettes precisely, especially the New Classics. Is it on purpose or subliminal, planned or accidental, a reflection of these color trends? Or do I simply notice the similarities more because I am aware of the colors chosen for 2024.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The way I look at this ... It's another fun way to look at colors. If one of them gets you excited, then yes, include it in your next piece; if not, then ignore it. When I was doing 32 shows a year selling lots of earrings, I saw the effect of these trends, but they were delayed, especially on the West Coast. A year after a Color of the Year and Fashion Color Trends were announced, I got customers looking for earrings to go with clothes in these hues, shades, or tints. 

 

References:

–> Post on C-Lon Colors and the 2024 Color of the Year

C-Lon Bead Cord –> In the Standard Tex 210 0.5 mm diameter

C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord –> In the heavier 0.9 mm diameter

Pantone Color of the Year –> Pantone Official Website

WGSN and Coloro –> WGSN+Coloro Website

C-Lon Bead Cord Colors versus the Pantone & Coloro 2024 Color of the Year

 

The Color of the Year? Peach Fuzz by Pantone or Apricot Crush by Coloro... Why is it important when choosing C-Lon Bead Cord Colors?

 

 

 

 

A lot of new fashion items will come out in the Color of the Year. In short, there will be many clothes available in this color range in the stores. And why does this matter for C-Lon Bead Cord colors? If someone buys a shirt or sweater in this color, they may want to accessorize with a new bracelet, pair of earrings, or necklace in a matching color. So yes, jewelry made with the Color of the Year can fulfill someone's desires. 

 

With this in mind, I started to choose the C-Lon Color of the Year about six years ago. Sometimes, it is just one color; other times, several. This year, I matched the Pantone Color of the Year 2024 Peach Fuzz with the C-Lon Bead Cord colors: Ginger, Sea Shell, Peach Glow, Tangerine, and Light Copper.

Oops, last year, I completely forgot to create the post in January, and when I realized it in June, I took a pass...

 

 

In retrospect, here are the C-Lon Bead Cord colors I now choose for Viva Magenta, the 2023 Pantone Color of the Year: Wine, with the lighter Cerise and the darker Eggplant.

Back to the 2024 Color of the Year... A few years ago, WGSN, an international company specializing in trend forecasting and analysis, launched its own color system, Coloro, in partnership with the China Textile Information Center. Unsurprisingly, the Coloro and the Pantone Color of the Year belong to the same apricot bisque color family.

 

 

  

 

 

 

For the Coloro 2024 Color of the Year, Apricot Crush, I kept most of the same colors, added Copper Rose, and substituted Orange, a brighter, darker shade of orange, for the more earth-tone Light Copper. Light Copper was a better match to Pantone Color of the Year, whereas I found that these two new shades enhance the complexity of Apricot Crush. 

 

 

 

In addition, WGNS and Coloro have announced 4 additional colors besides Apricot Crush for their key color trends for Winter and Spring 2024-2025. From left to right:

Intense Rust –> Go with Black Currant C-Lon Bead Cord

Midnight Plum –> Go with Purple C-Lon Bead Cord

Sustained Grey –> Go with Grey and Nickel C-Lon Bead Cord 

Apricot Crush –> Color of the Year - See info above

Cool Matcha –> Go with Peridot C-Lon Bead Cord

 

Pantone comes out twice a year with a Spring/Summer and a Fall/Winter color trend report, but they hold everything closer to the vest, allowing only paying customers to see their future trends. Right now, only the Spring trends are available. See the next post for this report and how it intersect with C-Lon Bead Cord colors

 

 

References:

Next Post –> C-Lon Colors vs Pantone NYFW 2024 Color Trends

C-Lon Bead Cord –> In the Standard Tex 210 0.5 mm diameter

C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord –> In the heavier 0.9 mm diameter

Pantone Color of the Year –> Pantone Official Website

WGSN and Coloro –> WGSN+Coloro Website

Pantone 2022-23 Fall/Winter New York Fashion Color Palette compared to C-Lon Bead Cord Colors

Pantone forecasts fashion colors and let manufacturers and designers buy in advance their color palettes, and this is the reason why when you go in stores the same set of colors is dominant everywhere... 

Why does it matter for hand crafted jewelry made with C-Lon Bead Cord?

If you plan to market and sell your work as fashion accessories, these colors are important. Many of the latest fabrics and clothing will be made in these colors, so soon everyone will be looking for jewelry accessories in these colors too. If you are very close to the fashion hubs, these new colors are adopted faster, if you are further away they will trickle in over several years... And yes you can always go with the classics, these colors are chosen for their long lasting values.

"Contrasting colors that bring together our co-existing desires for rest and relaxation with exuberant expression"

 

  

 

 

Pantone 2022-23 Fall/Winter Core Classics compared C-Lon Bead Cord Colors

 
"Classic, seasonless hues whose versatility express longevity"

 

To purchase these C-Lon colors in the standard Tex 210 size, or the heavier Tex 400 size, go to the July 2022 entry on Marion Jewels in Fiber Online Store News Page.

C-Lon Bead Cord vs S-Lon Bead Cord - What's the Difference and How Do the Colors Compare

Switching from S-Lon to C-Lon can be tricky as S-Lon renamed many colors... But let's be clear C-Lon originated the colors, S-Lon mimicked. The S-Lon colors are not new and different colors even if the names are new or changed. Watch for switcheroos such Aqua-Ice Blue, with Ice Blue by S-Lon closer to Steel (see 3rd image) and occasional dye lot shifts  such Milk Chocolate-Chestnut, with SLBC-CH darker than CLC-CST.

 

Marion Jewels in Fiber has been stocking and selling C-Lon Bead Cord since January 2006. Why do we also now stock some S-Lon as well although the colors are the same? About a year ago one of our customers sent us a chart of the possible color equivalents across the two competing brands of US made bonded nylon cord. We are now following up to see how the two brands, C-Lon and S-Lon intersect. 

Why did we pursue this now...

1. Customers have been contacting us looking for color equivalents looking for a C-Lon color corresponding to an S-Lon color they bought in another store or for colors no longer in production. 

2. Due to global supplies disruption, some C-Lon colors have been out of stock for a longer period of time. Finding an equivalent across the brands becomes necessary for higher volume customers with immediate production needs who can not wait for a color to be back in stock. 

For a bit of history on these two brands

Visit one of our earlier post on the subject here: https://jewelsinfiber.blogspot.com/2010/02/c-lon-versus-s-lon.html. Now as of summer 2022, after spending time comparing the 2 brands, S-Lon produces less colors than previously while C-Lon continues their production with the same amount of colors as in our last survey. 

Here the dye lots between the brands are amazingly similar,
however watch for name changes.

Summer 2022 - C-Lon

• 116 Colors of C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord, heavy weight at about 0.9 mm in diameter - 39 yd spool
• 116 Colors of C-Lon Bead Cord, Tex 210 standard weight at about 0.5 mm in diameter - 92 yd spool
• 60 Colors of C-Lon Fine Weight Tex 135 Bead Cord, at about 0.4 mm in diameter - 50 and 136 yd spools
• 48 Colors of C-Lon Micro Bead Cord, Tex 70 heavy weight at about 0.115 mm in diameter - 100 and 320 yd spools

C-Lon checks the thread quality, for looks dye lot divergences, rejecting colors that are too far off, and generally does a great job at quality control.

Summer 2022 - S-Lon

• 30 Colors of S-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord, heavy weight at about 0.9 mm in diameter - 35 yd spool
• 96 Colors of S-Lon Bead Cord, Tex 210 standard weight at about 0.5 mm in diameter - 77 yd spool
• 11 Colors of S-Lon Fine Weight Tex 135 Bead Cord, at about 0.4 mm in diameter - 118 yd spool
• 17 Colors of S-Lon Micro Bead Cord, Tex 70 heavy weight at about 0.115 mm in diameter - 262 yd spool

S-Lon does not check the thread and dye quality, nor look for dye lot divergences, so sometimes colors are quite off the original color. Also they are in the process of discontinuing colors and as the numbers of colors shrinks, finding C-Lon equivalents becomes more important if you want to design with a fuller color palette.  

Watch for the switcheroos and dye lot shift such as SLBC-LBR is the equivalent CLC-L Latte but shifted 1/4 step towards CLC-BLS Blush, or SLBC-IB dareker than CLC-STL

Difference between the brands

 • Both cord brands are made in the same factory, but the actual output is not always the same as to spool sizes and quality control.  
• Color names are different and can lead to difficulty when switching from one brand to another. 
• Some C-Lon colors do not have an S-Lon equivalent. One S-Lon color does not have an C-Lon equivalent and it may be due to a bad dye lot batch from the factory or it is a distinct color. 

Access to the PDFs
These are spreadsheets sorted by color codes. The colors in bold fonts have been compared with actual spools side by side. The one's in regular text are best guesses. I just received a shipment with more S-Lon Bead Cord to compare and got a few surprises. The color charts and spreadsheets have been updated, today, August 15, 2022.  

1. PDF - Compare C-Lon Colors to S-Lon Colors. Sorted by the C-Lon Color Codes

2. PDF - Compare S-Lon Colors to C-Lon Colors. Sorted by the S-Lon Color Codes

The 2 PDFs have the same information, however they are sorted differently. If you are looking to transition from an S-Lon color to a C-Lon colors and you know the color name, use the #2 PDF. If you do not know the color name, send a snippet in an envelope with your name and email address to Marion Jewels in Fiber, PO Box 6776, Chico CA 95928. We will identify it for you and reply by email.

Here the same info minus the notes on color charts. The colors compared side by side are in regular font, the best guesses in lighter grey. When the S-Lon color is left blank, there is no equivalent currently available or known by us.

 

Click on image for a larger image or go here for a printable PDF. That's page 1.

 

Click on image for a larger image or go here for a printable PDF and that's page 2.  

 To order C-Lon Bead Cord, go here:

> 116 Colors of C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord, heavy weight at about 0.9 mm in diameter
> 116 Colors of C-Lon Bead Cord, Tex 210 standard weight at about 0.5 mm in diameter
> 60 Colors of C-Lon Fine Weight Tex 135 Bead Cord, at about 0.4 mm in diameter
> 48 Colors of C-Lon Micro Bead Cord, Tex 70 heavy weight at about 0.115 mm in diameter  

Thank you for reading this post. Contact Marion or leave a comment if you have more info or questions on comparing colors across the brands. We hope this post will make it easier for you to get the colors you are looking for!

 

 

Pantone Spring and Summer 2022 NYFW Colors compared to C-Lon Bead Cord Colors

Here are the closest C-Lon Bead Cord Colors...

Why does it matters? If you plan to market and sell your work as fashion accessories, these colors are important. Many of the latest fabrics and clothing will be made in these colors, so soon everyone will be looking for accessories in these colors.

C-Lon Colors vs Pantone Spring and Summer 2022 NYFW Colors

"Diverse and distinctive colors come together to create a palette blending comfort and familiarity with unexpected delight."

C-Lon Bead Cord Colors vs Spring/Summer Core Classics

"Classic, seasonless hues whose versatility express longevity."

In addition to the color of the year, Very Peri, Pantone also recommends new colors for fashion twice a year, fo Spring/Summer and for Fall/Winter.  

According to Pantone Color Institute experts, colors for Spring/Summer 2022 New York reflect our aspiration for balance as we move through a changing landscape. Colors that evince our need for comfort, clarity, and security satisfy our urge to stay with the familiar. At the same time, free-spirited optimism, and a feeling of new liberation, are unleashed in dynamic, stand-out shades, quenching our desire for spontaneity, uplift, and joy.

“Colors for Spring 2022 bring together our competing desires for comforting familiarity and joyful adventure through a range of soothing and timeless colors, along with joyous hues that celebrate playfulness. As we enter this new landscape, one where fashion rules no longer apply, hues for Spring 2022 allow us to mix and marry as we please, encouraging the exploration of new chromatic realities, opening the door for personalized style and spontaneous color statements,” said Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute.

These 18 C-Lon Bead Cord colors are now available as a collection > Shop Here 

Pantone 2022 Color of the Year - Compared to C-Lon Bead Cord Colors

"Encompassing the qualities of the blues, yet at the same time possessing a violet-red undertone, Pantone Very Peri displays a spritely, joyous attitude and dynamic presence that encourages courageous creativity and imaginative expression."

Very Peri, the Pantone 2022 color of the year brings in blue for stability and calm, and combines with the more playful violet-red addition. All qualities we need more than ever to create a more resilient and stable platform for ourselves to navigate in an ever changing world.

Pantone describes this color as: "A dynamic periwinkle blue hue with vivifying violet red undertone blends the faithfulness and constancy of blue with the energy and excitement of red."

The year started with so many challenges already. The faith and hope in a better future provided by the blue color, and the added strength and energy of the red color addition are necessary ingredients when facing unprecedented uncertainty.

Very Peri combines blue with a purple, violet, red undertone. Blue represents both the sky and is associated with open spaces, freedom, intuition, imagination, inspiration, and sensitivity. Blue also represents meanings of depth, trust, loyalty, sincerity, wisdom, confidence, stability, faith, and intelligence.

Purple and Violet are often described as mysterious, spiritual, and imaginative. These colors, rarely found in nature, are viewed as rare and intriguing. They are also associated with royalty as the dye were very difficult to find and costly in easier times. Purple and violet combine the energy and strength of red color and the spirituality and integrity of blue.

Pantone Color of the Year... You are probably wondering why it matters when choosing cord and thread colors to make jewelry or sculptures or wall pieces. Actually it matters, especially if you plan to market and sell your work. The reason why is that from now on for about a year or two, more clothes will be made in this color, then everyone is also going to look for accessories with that color... 

When I was doing about 32 shows a year, I found that my West Coast customers looked for accessories in the Pantone Color of the Year about 1 to 2 years later, so you still have plenty of time to add this color to your collection. 

As to the C-Lon Bead Cord Colors, Periwinkle, Hyacinth and Persian Indigo represent different depth of this same hue. Pale Heather, Orchid, Amethyst, Violet, and Capri are good anologous colors to consider for shading and accenting Periwinkle, Hyacinth and Persian Indigo. 

Check the New York Fashion Spring and Summer 2022 Pantone Colors in the next post or go here to shop HERE for these 8 colors! 

Pantone Color of the Year 2019 compared to C-Lon Bead Cord and More

Living Coral is definitively bright, lively, vibrant yet mellow at the same time. And yes it matches C-Lon Chinese Coral. 

To lighten it up, add a bit of Pink Lemonade to the mix. Darken it and make it unforgettable with Poinsettia. Add a bit of Sea Shell or Peach Glow for the bright edges and you capture the coral and clown fish perfectly.


Pantone Color of the Year 2019: Living Coral

The background color is the exact Photoshop color swatch provided by Pantone. The color inside the square insert is their alternative color for printing. On the right are the cord and thread closest to Living Coral. 

C-Lon Bead Cord: Poinsettia, Chinese Coral, Pink Lemonade

 

Chinese Coral is the C-Lon Bead Cord 2019 Color of the Year. It is available in the standard C-Lon Bead Cord with a 0.5 mm diameter. And it is available in the 0.9 mm C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord. Poinsettia on the left is a deeper rendition. Pink Lemonade on the right is a lighter variation. Sea Shell or Peach Glow can be used as highlights. 

C-Lon Bead Cord is a 3 ply twisted bonded nylon used for micro macrame, bead stringing, kumihimo, crochet and upholstery. 

Chinese Knotting Cord: 323-Chinese Coral, or 324-Guava, 322 Light Coral, 322.5 Pink Coral, 324.5 Light Guava

323-Chinese Coral

Chinese Knotting Cord is a braided nylon cord with a center core. It is used for square knot bracelets such as shambhala bracelet, plus much more. Size E and New E is a great size to make tassels. 

323 Chinese Coral is available in the 0.4 mm New Size E,  0.6 mm Size H, 0.8 mm New Fine, and in 1.5 mm HDQ Size. 

322 Light Coral is available in the  0.6 mm Size H, and 0.8 mm New Fine. 

324-Guava, 322.5 Pink Coral are available in 0.4 mm Size E. 

324.5 Light Guava is available in 1.2-1.5 mm New Medium. 



Kanagawa-Fujix Tire Silk - KNK-91

Try these silk for tassels and for so much more... KNK-91 is the color shown above in the large photo. It is the closest match to Living Coral the Pantone color of the year. It has a beautiful sheen. This color can be found at the bottom right of this web page. KNK-93 and KNK-94 are good highlights and KNK-10 on the next page is a good darker deeper color. 


Griffin Jewelry Silk - Coral

Griffin Jewelry Silk is a silk with a mat finish available in 2 sizes 6/F and 8/FFF. Coral is a good match for Living Coral. 

I hope this will help you choosing new colors for 2019! - Marion

> Pantone Living Coral Color of the Year Animation