2005 HOME COLOR FORECAST FROM THE WORLD\'S LEADING COLOR AUTHORITY CARLSTADT, N.J. - July 26, 2004 - Pantone, Inc., the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, has unveiled the most directional color palettes for the home for 2005. In 2005, the world of home furnishings will continue to support the notion of "home as haven," while administering doses of whimsy and imagination for balance. "While home as a retreat and safe harbor still resonates for many, there is also the realization that fantasy and fun are equally important," explained Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. "The one-size-fits-all mentality is a dinosaur." Home 2005\'s retro-fantasy offerings include colors and color combinations from the \'40s, \'50s and \'60s. Increased attention is paid to textures and finishes. Keywords for 2005 range from "capricious," "dazzling" and "exhilarating" to "organic," "sophisticated" and "refined." The eight Rs - Réalité, Refresh, Radiance, Relax, RePlay, Respite, Recurrents and Refinements - constitute the most directional color palettes for the home for 2005. Pricing and Availability PANTONE VIEW home 2005 is currently available on Pantone\'s Web site, www.pantone.com, and through authorized Pantone distributors worldwide at the manufacturer\'s suggested retail price of U.S. $225. About Pantone, Inc. Pantone, Inc., developer of the globally accepted PANTONE Color Systems, is the leading source of traditional and electronic products for the selection and accurate communication of color. With 40 years of experience, Pantone is recognized as the worldwide market leader in color communication and color technology for the graphic design, printing, publishing, textile and plastics industries. More information is available at www.pantone.com and www.therightcolor.com. PANTONE® and other Pantone, Inc. trademarks are the property of Pantone, Inc. © Pantone, Inc. 2004. All rights reserved.