Rain forest green; Paradise 6720, Sherwin-Williams.

Naive Peach 6631, Sherwin-Williams.

Salmon Rose, 2003-3C, Valspar.

Stone’s Throw, 28-18, Pratt & Lambert.

Panama Rose, 1181-7, PPG.

Essential Teal, T15-3, Behr.

In honor of National Wine Drinking Day I thought I would share the 2015 color of the year as there is a direct correlation. Pantone has chosen “Marsala,” a warm reddish-brown hue named after the wine, as the color of the year for 2015.

Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, said in a press release the color will bring us back to our roots: “Much like the fortified wine that gives Marsala its name, this tasteful hue embodies the satisfying richness of a fulfilling meal while its grounding red-brown roots emanate a sophisticated, natural earthiness.”

Whether in a flat or textured material, or with a matte or gloss finish, this highly varietal shade combines dramatically with neutrals, including warmer taupes and grays. Because of its burnished undertones, sultry Marsala is highly compatible with amber, umber and golden yellows, greens in both turquoise and teal, and blues in the more vibrant range.