It’s official, tangerine’s out and emerald green is in – Pantone picks color of 2013

Catherine Zeta Jones showed us why she's Hollywood royalty in an emerald Monique Lhuillier at the 2011 Golden Globes

Catherine Zeta Jones showed us why she’s Hollywood royalty in an emerald Monique Lhuillier at the 2011 Golden Globes

Tangerine is out and Emerald Green is in. It’s official, Pantone has announced the regal color that is Emerald Green as the official color of 2013. This shocking, rich hue is right in line with the gorgeous colors shown on this past year’s runways. Interestingly enough, this particular shade of green has been burning up the red carpets as well as the runways for quite some time now, so it makes sense that it’s coming to the forefront of fashion in the upcoming year. It’s a color that transcends trends and seasons. It can go from a structured sheath to a ball gown and back to skinny jeans. In honor of this stunning color, we’ve combed our Rue de Chic Blog archives for some of our favorite Emerald Green looks. So, are you excited to get green? Tell us what you think about Pantone’s pick for color of the year below. 

Angelina Jolie also pops in this gorgeous color wearing Atelier Versace.

Angelina Jolie also pops in this gorgeous color wearing Atelier Versace.

Mila Kunis joined A-list company in this custom emerald green Vera Wang

Mila Kunis joined A-list company in this custom emerald green Vera Wang

Olivia Munn in an emerald green Carolina Herrera gown

Olivia Munn in an emerald green Carolina Herrera gown

Freida Pinto is enviable in emerald green at "The Last Airbender" Premiere in New York

Freida Pinto is enviable in emerald green at “The Last Airbender” Premiere in New York

Zoe Saldana in an emerald sequin Elie Saab gown

Zoe Saldana in an emerald sequin Elie Saab gown

Gwyneth Paltrow is gorgeous in an emerald green sequin adorned Elie Saab gown

Gwyneth Paltrow is gorgeous in an emerald green sequin adorned Elie Saab gown

Charlize Theron is elegant in emerald green Reed Krakoff

Charlize Theron is elegant in emerald green Reed Krakoff

Charlize Theron goes bold in green

Charlize goes bold but casual this time in the popular hue

Michelle Monaghan in an emerald green Valentino dress

Michelle Monaghan in an emerald green Valentino dress

Michelle Monaghan goes green in Roksanda Ilincic

Michelle Monaghan goes green again in Roksanda Ilincic

Amanda Seyfried in an emerald green Prabal Gurung silk dress

Amanda Seyfried in an emerald green Prabal Gurung silk dress

Emma Stone in an emerald green lace Dolce and Gabbana sheath

Emma Stone in an emerald green lace Dolce and Gabbana sheath

Jayma Mays puts a neon twist on an emerald Reem Acra mini

Jayma Mays puts a neon twist on an emerald Reem Acra mini

Freida Pinto is draped in the famous shade of green

Freida Pinto is draped in the famous shade of green