Every year, colour company Pantone will announce the Colour of the Year, setting the trend and forecast in fashion, interior design, accessories and lifestyle products.

This year, Pantone announced Tangerine Tango as the colour of 2012, "a spirited reddish orange, continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward."

Take a look at the past colours chosen since 2000 and see for yourself whether they did indeed have an impact on your clothing or lifestyle choices.