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Posted: 2014-12-04T22:50:41Z | Updated: 2017-12-07T03:20:09Z

A couple of brands gave their predictions on the it color of 2015 , but everyone knows that Pantone really has the final say . So the hue of 2015 is: Marsala, a "wine-influenced, red-kissed color" that Leatrice Eiseman, the executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, describes as "hardy, robust, satisfying [and] fulfilling."

Here's what the paint swatch looks like:

swatch

Some people are quite happy that Marsala was chosen, as it's a more subdued color following previous years' brighter choices of Radiant Orchid , Emerald and Honeysuckle .

"Marsala feels very nouveau-hippie, '90s coffeehouse to me," Donna Garlough, Joss & Main 's Style Director, told HuffPost Home. "[It's] a mellower and unassuming neutral. I see this color translating best in textiles like pillows, throws, and to some extent upholstery... bohemian, globally inspired looks, [including] flatweave rugs, kilim pillows, and the like. And of course, theres the classic red Oriental rug."

Here are 15 marsala-colored items to show you what we mean.

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A throw to Marsala-fy your sofa or bed
Wayfair
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A duvet cover so you can sleep in paisley Marsala
Pottery Barn
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Decorate your wall with this print of a painting from 1917
Art.com
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This Marsala ottoman allows you to rest your feet (and store things!)
Kohl's
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A lamp to light up your house in Marsala
Wayfair
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A floor rug to adorn your floor in Marsala
Oriental Weavers
Oriental Weavers' Rug in Marsala, available January 2015
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These vases give you Marsala with a brighter feel
Art.com
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A truly unique Marsala dresser
Wayfair
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A festive Marsala wine glass set
Kohl's
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And a Marsala wine-themed pillow
Kohl's
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Serve your chicken on this Marsala plate (see what we did there?)
Wayfair
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Accent your home with this Marsala accent chair (yeah, we did it again).
Lamps Plus
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These Marsala glass bowls are perfect for holding jewelry
Wayfair
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The Marsala color of this wall clock will add some modern functionality to an office wall
Lamps Plus

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