In an excerpt from Tones newsletter from Pantone, the write "Long associated with the talismanic jewelery of the American Southwest and the tropical Caribbean waters, turquoise suggests journeys both spiritual and physical. In a year when we'd all like to escape, even if only a fantasy, PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise was a natural choice for our Color of the Year 2010."

Turquoise has extended its soothing yet invigorating reach into quite unexpected places this year - from footwear to housewares. One such example is Runco Cool, one of the 13 signature colors in the Runco ColourPalette. Imagine an art deco-inspired room with crisp shades of white and gray and a gorgeous Runco flat panel bespeaking elegance surrounding by the vivid turquoise in Runco Cool. Makes for quite an inspired room. Have you spotted turquoise lately?