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Leatrice “Lee” Eiseman

Director of the Eiseman Center for Color Information & Training

and Executive Director of the Pantone® Color Institute

Eiseman is a professional color specialist who is often called the international color guru. Her color expertise is recognized worldwide, particularly as executive director of the Pantone® Color Institute.

Lee has been widely quoted in many publications and recognized by Fortune Magazine and the Wall St. Journal as one of the most influential people in the world of color. She is the author of ten books on color.

Today, she is available as a corporate color consultant and a sought-after speaker. She also offers online courses on color theory and personal image color training.

Build your color IQ

Lee has made her expertise on color theory available as three self-paced online master courses.

About Lee

the International Color Guru

Lee Eiseman is a color specialist, author, educator, and speaker. She has used her extensive knowledge of color and her training in psychology to help companies [link to company page] make the best color choices for product development, brand imaging, interior/exterior design, fashion, and cosmetics, and more. Lee is also involved in color trend forecasting across multiple industries, including choosing the Pantone® Color of the Year.

The Pantone® Color of the Year

For over 20 years, Pantone®’s Color of the Year has influenced product development and purchasing decisions in multiple industries, including fashion, home furnishings, and industrial design, as well as product packaging and graphic design.

The Pantone® Color of the Year selection process requires thoughtful consideration and trend analysis. To arrive at the selection each year, Pantone®’s color experts, led by Lee, comb the world looking for new color influences in the world of art, entertainment, industry, technology, science, and travel.

Eiseman Color Blog

Color tidbits for your creative inspiration

Introducing the Pantone Color of the Year (and what it means)

December 8th, 2023|Color Inspiration, Color News, Color Trends|

I have been very fortunate, as the Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, to be involved in the selection and rationale for the Pantone Color of the [...]

What Really is Personal Color Analysis?

October 4th, 2023|Color Inspiration, Color News, Color Training, Color Trends, More Alive With Color|

Women's Wear Daily recently quoted me in an article, which began, "A colorful trend is coming back around and responding to today’s wardrobe crisis. Color analysis — or sharpening [...]

“Many art directors, students and design managers use Lee’s books for color design reference.  Lee is one of the top color experts in the world.”
Jack Bredenforder, Design Director • Landor Associates
Color: Messages and Meanings – “The Best Color Guide! – This is a newer edition of a book we’ve had in our graphic design studio for several years. Even after 34 years in the business, sometimes you just need a kick in the pants to come up with a great color combo, and this book gives you countless ideas sorted by feel, emotion, application, etc. I’ve gotten to a point where it’s as important as a software manual when we get into a jam. Buy it!”
Tell It Like It Is • Carbondale, CO
More Alive with Color – “The book is ALIVE with COLOR…just like YOU! What a great book…I couldn’t put it down…you have once again given us a great COLOR tool to use Everyday! Educational and Inspirational…as always! Keep up the good work…I hope our paths cross again this year!

You’re the best! Your Colorful FAN!”

Jay Schwanke • Floral Industry Expert
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