Blue is always a popular color for backpacks. But perhaps you’ll see even more blue this year: Pantone’s 2021 Color of the Year is Classic Blue, a shade reminiscent of the sky at dusk.
The stable and reassuring qualities of PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue speak to our turbulent times.
This color represents our collective desire for a dependable and stable foundation from which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.
“PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue provides an anchoring foundation. [It] encourages us to look beyond the obvious to expand our thinking; challenging us to think more deeply” said Laurie Pressman, the vice president of the Pantone Color Institute, which selects the Color of the Year.
Backpacks Inspired by Pantone 19-4052 Classic Blue
1. Herschel Backpacks
These two backpacks from Herschel capture the timeless sensibility of PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue. A reflective blue tone, Classic Blue fosters resilience. Shop the Herschel Little America backpack and the Herschel Thompson backpack.
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2. Eastpak Backpack
This beautiful backpack nails the hue. Its streamlined design makes it a resilient pack all-round. Shop for Eastpak backpacks.
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3. Himawari & Fjallraven Backpacks
As technology continues to dominate our daily lives, it is easy to understand why we might gravitate to colors that are honest and offer the promise of protection. These two packs have a timeless charm that is accentuated in Classic Blue. Shop the Himawari backpack and Fjallraven Kanken backpack.
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Imprinted in our psyches as a restful color, PANTONE 19-4052, Classic Blue brings a sense of peace and tranquility to the human spirit, offering refuge. Shop for Eastpak backpacks.
These two backpacks have a sportier vibe but in Classic Blue they have a more subdued dynamism. Shop the Under Armour UA Team Hustle 3.0 backpack and the North Face Borealis backpack.
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This universal favorite is comfortably embraced, even in patterned backpacks. This rolling backpack from J World is a great example of a Classic Blue-driven pattern. Shop the J World Sundance rolling backpack.
“PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue encourages us to look beyond the obvious to expand our thinking; challenging us to think more deeply, increase our perspective and open the flow of communication” continued Laurie Pressman. Shop the JanSport Mono Superbreak backpack.
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Pantone Color of the Year: Trends Meets Culture
“The Pantone Color of the Year highlights the relationship between trends in color and what is taking place in our global culture at a moment in time, a color that reflects what individuals feel they need that color can hope to answer.” added Laurie Pressman, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute.
Whether it’s your color or not, there’s no denying this is a timeless hue. A backpack in Classic Blue will serve you well in 2021 and beyond…
