Explained Latest news Explained: Symbolism behind the 2021 Pantone colour(s) The company had its origins as a simple commercial printing company in the 1950s in New Jersey in the US, owned by the brothers Mervin and Jesse Levine. Written by Ektaa Malik , Edited by Explained Desk | New Delhi | Updated: December 23, 2020 12:25:06 pm This is the second time in the history that the institution is choosing two colours at once. (Photo: Pantone/ Instagram, Designed by Gargi Singh) Every year design and trend forecasters eagerly await for the colour of the year that’s announced by Pantone LLC, the company best known for Pantone machine system. This year, they have broken tradition once again and have revealed