Marsala: Pantone’s Colour of the Year (Swatch And Learn)

Pantone’s Colour of the Year is Marsala, and no matter how many times people write about it, I always misread Marsala as Masala. (Perhaps it’s because I’m absolutely in love with Indian food.)

Marsala is described as an earthy reddish brown that’s flattering on a variety of skin tones.

While dramatic, it’s also grounding because of its warmth and sophistication. This is why Marsala is a shade that’s so appealing to many people. (I have been watching 90210 episodes, and I’m loving it!)

As I get older, I’m learning to appreciate classic hues that withstand the test of time. Marsala is definitely a shade that can be sported any time and anywhere.

Yes, I’m a green fiend, so I loved it when the colour of year was emerald, but surprisingly, I’m more into the Marsala trend. Why? More people can comfortably sport it, and there’s a wide arena of colour interpretation.

Marsala can be dark or neutral, which means that if you’re going for a vampy or natural look, it fits the bill.

In this post, I highlight a few makeup items that fall within the Marsala colour scheme.

Essie In Stiches and Essie Angora Cardi are both marsala-inspired nail polishes.

Essie in Stiches is a lighter take on the marsala trend, while Essie Angora Cardi is a smidgeon darker.

Left-Right: Essie In Stitches & Essie Angora Cardi

Top-Bottom: Essie In Stitches & Essie Angora Cardi

Essie In Stitches

Here’s some other makeup that falls within the trend:

Essie Angora Cardi

Maybelline Mocha Lipliner 35

Maybelline Super Stay 14 Hr Lipstick Wine and Forever 100

Maybelline Creamy Mattes Lipstick Touch of Spice

If you follow me on social media like Instagram, you may remember me posting a photo where I wore the Maybelline Creamy Mattes Lipstick in Touch of Spice. I love it!

Top-Bottom: Maybelline Mocha Lipliner 35, Maybelline Super Stay 14 Hr Lipstick Wine and Forever 100 & Maybelline Creamy Mattes Touch of Spice Lipstick Swatches

Note: All products in this post were provided by PR except for the Maybelline Creamy Mattes Lipstick in Touch of Spice, which I purchased.

Which are your favourite marsala colours to sport? Do you have suggestions for other marsala shades? Are you a fan of the Pantone Colour of the Year?