Peak fall in Northern California happened to coincide with PANTONE’s lauded annual 2026 Color of the Year release.
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Auburn #AC441E
ExploreFall.com forecast peak fall to hit the Central Valley during the first week of Dec.
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Dark Gold #C99419
Pacific's lush campus shifted to its primary and secondary color palette in late Nov.
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Pacific Orange #FF671D
Pacific's primary colors are orange and black (Pantone 165C and 419C).
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Evergreen #045436
Shades of yellow, orange, red and green were on display across Pacific's campuses.
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Deep Orange #E65300
On Dec. 4, PANTONE released its pick for their 2026 Color of the Year: Cloud Dancer.
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Canary #F4B223
PANTONE's pick turbocharged this high-profile media event into a viral social sensation.
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Pacific Black #0F0F0F
This moment put Pacific in the spotlight to showcase its campus to global audiences.
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Porcelain #F2F2F2
Also in early December: A historic tule fog blanketed the Central Valley for a month.
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