TANGERINE TANGO '12, FOR '15

pantone named this shock of a color their color of the year for 2012.

in their words:

"[the] spirited reddish orange...continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward.

a fun, lively take on a traditional autumnal hue, Tangerine Tango will surely carry through to fall fashion as well.

a winner in cosmetics because of its versatility, Tangerine Tango is a bit exotic, but in a very friendly, non-threatening way. add a sultry flair to lips, cheeks and nails with Tangerine Tango. an unexpected eye shadow color, Tangerine Tango is a complementary opposite that flatters blue or green eyes. When paired with brown eyes, it brings out an amber cast."

(i LOVE color theory)

i noticed quite a bit of the TT in stockholm last year... lots of the blinding color in tees and nails especially. now it's reappearing on the streets of new york during spring/summer 2015 fashion week (captured below by tommy ton for style.com):

i find it mostly offensive and painful to look at, but that under eye streak is mesmerizing. it's so strong it yells at you. it's war paint. 

energetic? yes. in small doses, like the streak – powerful surprise. 

any larger ... turn it down.

what are your thoughts on the TT?