The official color of 2010, as proclaimed by the self-appointed authorities at Pantone, is to be PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise. So now you know.
Combining the serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green, Turquoise evokes thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a languorous, effective escape from the everyday troubles of the world, while at the same time restoring our sense of wellbeing
If you want to read the entire justification, knock yourself out. If you want to buck the trend, try a nice orange instead.
My daughter gave me the 549 Blue cup…on this rainy day the orange might be helpful.