And they are out there in full force, says Chestnut Hill life coach Jennifer Schelter.

"More and more of my clients really want to connect," Schelter says. "But not in a superficial way. They are craving a deeper awareness."

So, in 2018, look for ultra violet to anchor graphic designs on billboards and packaging. Purple nails and purple hair will be vibrant on the streets. And Pantone has partnered with the online gallery Saatchi Art to create a limited edition of prints saturated in purple. Included in the collection are artistic renderings of flowers, abstract designs, and portraits of Bowie and Prince.

The great musical geniuses surely would have been proud.