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Pantone's past Colours of the Year: What came before Radiant Orchid?

Get ready to wear lots of purple next year! Last week, Pantone announced Radiant Orchid as the 2014 Colour of the Year -- and we're already looking for ways to add this pretty colour to our homes and wardrobes.

While we remember the last few Colours of the Year (who could forget this year's gorgeous Emerald or 2012's bright Tangerine Tango?), we were a little rusty on some of the earlier shades Pantone selected. Do you remember the first Colour of the Year, Cerulean Blue (2000)? How about 2009's sunny Mimosa? Scroll through the gallery below for a refresher on Pantone's previous Colours of the Year. -- by Hilary Hagerman