The color of the year 2000 was Cerulean Blue.
Pantone chose Cerulean Blue (Pantone 15-4020) as its first ever Color of the Year, marking the arrival of the new millennium. This choice reflected a sense of peace, tranquility, and optimism as people looked toward the future. It represented the calming color of the sky and aimed to provide a soothing contrast to the potential anxieties surrounding the year 2000. It was seen as a restful and relaxing color.
