Well played, Pantone. The self-described "authority on color" proved it can make a joke with a new series of memes based off pop culture's favorite colors.

Chic & Artistic's series "Panto'N'Roll" combines a simple color swatch with the musical phrase that made it famous. The Paris-based creative studio shows the simple power of graphic design when it's done well. Check them out and let us know if you too cannot say "purple" without thinking "rain."

For more Pantone-inspired art check out Angelika Dass' project mapping out skin tones.

[h/t It's Nice That]

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  • Yellow Submarine

  • La Vie En Rose

  • Purple Rain

  • Back In Black

  • Blue Suede Shoes

  • Brown Sugar

  • Fade To Gray

  • 99 Red Balloons

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