A new shade is taking the spotlight from this year Emerald green colour, which is color me purple. Reports are revealing that the shade is inspired by the First lady Michelle Obama elegant choice of color and style.

Yes Divas Radiant Orchid to be exact is the color of the forthcoming year 2014, and according to Pantone, the color standards division of Kentwood-based X-Rite Inc. The color is known more formally as Pantone 18-3224, and the shade symbolizes growth, renewal and prosperity. Peep at the First lady fabulous in the color inside.

So we're hearing that one of Michelle Obama's favorite colors has been chosen by Pantone Inc. as the color of the year for 2014 and the prosperity purple hue of an orchid, officially name as Radiant Orchid, is set to snap up in on many celebs, Divas, stars, from beauty to home design, and fashion plus on other consumer products.

Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute said:

'It's a little different, it's a little off the beaten path, and it's not a primary color,' 'It's an invitation to innovation. The purple family offers (an) opportunity to do creative things,' she added. The First Lady is already well versed in the power of purple. From her black tie gowns to her shift dresses and skirt suits, Mrs Obama has made no secret of her love for jewel-toned color.- per Online Mail.