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Are we tired of these “unprecedented” times already? Pantone seems to think so in choosing Peach Fuzz to be the color of the year for 2024, saying the color is like a warm, soft hug for the turmoil overwhelming most of our lives.
According to Laurie Pressman, vice president of the Pantone Color Institute: “Peach Fuzz is a heartfelt peach hue bringing a feeling of kindness and tenderness, communicating a message of caring and sharing, community and collaboration. A warm and cozy shade highlighting our desire for togetherness with others or for enjoying a moment of stillness and the feeling of sanctuary this creates, PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz presents a fresh approach to a new softness.”
The last time I wrote about the color of the year was in 2019, when it was Living Coral. I love that color, and the peach hue is strongly adjacent (a softer variation). Very much in the same color family, at any rate. 2019 also happened to be the last “normal” year before Covid, and before the timeline warped.
But I actually think Peach Fuzz invokes a more nostalgic era: the 1980s.
A childhood favorite, the video game Super Mario Bros., had Princess Peach (who actually wore pink). If you watched the 2023 movie, you’ll be familiar with Jack Black’s unrequited crush. “Peaches, Peaches, Peaches, Peaches, Peaches, I looooooove youuuu.”
But Princess Peach couldn’t compare to Peaches and Cream Barbie. Gah, I loved this Barbie. The dress was so soft and pretty, and she was my favorite of all. So much so that I contemplated spending a ridiculous amount of money to procure one on eBay for my 5-year-old for Christmas.
Basically, anyone alive in the 1980s can attest to the ubiquitousness of the color peach.
It was everywhere, not just on Barbie. It was on our walls, most notably, and in our satin bedding and curtains and clothing. I’ve seen reactions online of people having a visceral reaction to Peach Fuzz being the color of the year — “oh god, not again!” — and “it makes me feel sick.”
34 Ideas for Peach Fuzz Decor
While I disagree that Peach Fuzz is dated or ugly, I understand not wanting to bring it into your life in huge doses. Peach wall paint doesn’t seem like the right move in 2024, but accent Peach Fuzz decor pieces? That I can get on board with!
Here are 34 quick ideas for ways to incorporate Peach Fuzz decor in your life without upending your entire home.
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P.S. See past Color Crush posts here.
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Here are some Peach Fuzz decor guide graphics to add to Pinterest or your favorite bookmarking site:
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