MARSALA: OFFICIAL COLOR OF THE YEAR 2015!

December 31, 2014

Updated September 22, 2026

In 2015, Pantone selected Marsala as its Color of the Year. This article looks back at the rich, red-brown shade and ways to wear it with a silk scarf.

The name also belongs to a Sicilian wine. As a fashion color, Marsala brings warmth and depth to an outfit, especially when used as an accent rather than a head-to-toe look.

Marsala sits among deep wine-inspired colors, with a distinctly earthy red-brown character:

Marsala: official Pantone 2015 color!

For a Marsala-inspired silk scarf, explore ANNE TOURAINE Paris™ and the French silk scarf shown below.

Marsala French silk scarf by ANNE TOURAINE Paris™

► Marsala can be worn as a rich accent against a wide range of outfits.

Marsala French silk scarf by ANNE TOURAINE Paris™; as a neck scarf

Marsala French silk scarf by ANNE TOURAINE Paris™; tied in the hair

► Its earthy tone adds color without dominating an outfit.

► Try pairing it with gray, black or beige. A scarf lets you add just a touch of the color.

Marsala French silk scarf by ANNE TOURAINE Paris™ as a neck scarf

For a coordinated look, repeat the shade in a small accessory, such as lipstick, nail color or a pair of boots.

Marsala French silk scarf by ANNE TOURAINE Paris™ tied around boots

Marsala remains an appealing color well beyond its 2015 spotlight.

Explore the ANNE TOURAINE Paris™ Marsala-inspired French silk scarf!

 

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