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Spring 2027 color trends from Pantone at NYFW

spring 2027 color trends

pictured: color swatches c/o Pantone /

Spring 2027 is heading down the runway and Pantone has released the hottest colors we will see in the new year. As you can see, the color trends for spring 2027 are shifting. The hues are vivid, cheerful, and traditionally spring/summer. Love that!

There is starting to be a shift away from an all-neutral look to color mixing. The shift is giving us color blocking, tonal looks, and mixing colors in an unexpected way for spring. Instead of bold prints, the transition from mixed neutrals is mixed colors. You no longer need to pair blue with grey or black, you can pair it with lavender, pink, or any color you’re in the mood for. This upcoming spring 2027 season will give us colorful options and combos, so get ready!

The top five neutral hues are pushing the boundaries of neutral. Blue Indigo offer a blue-grey look instead of a traditional navy for spring. Antique white offers variety since it can be paired with any combination of hues. Of course, Dolphin can be any grey you already have in your wardrobe from past seasons, so you’ll be able to shop your closet for that hue! Look for these five colors when investing in neutrals for spring, they will give you an easy backdrop for styling your looks.

Pantone recognized three standout colors for the spring/summer 2027 season. Princess Blue, Lavender Oil, and Rosy Future. Look for these colors to explode in popularity in the new year.

Which colors are your favorites? I love Rosy Future, Waterfall, and Antique White. I will be watching store shelves for these colors so I can add them to my wardrobe! They would make beautiful nail polish colors too!

Thanks for stopping by, and you can read more about the spring 2027 colors trends at Pantone.com.

XOXO

Cathy


Fall 2026 color trends from Pantone at NYFW

Color swatches c/o Pantone /

The color trends from the New York Fashion Week runways are here! We are starting to see more color going down the runways in addition to the neutral hues designers and consumers have been favoring over the past few years. This signals a trend towards re-adding color to our wardrobes. Love that!

The colors from NYFW for the fall/winter 2026/2027 season are offering a mix of traditional autumn hues and spring/summer shades. I love seeing “Neptune” and “All Aboard” mixed in with autumn colors such as “Red Mahogany” and “Burnt Olive.” This gives us leeway next fall to really play with the colors we choose to wear.

The top five neutral colors are also a mix in vivid, classic colors which play well together and also mixed with the vivid top ten hues from the runway. Love it!

You can learn more by visiting Pantone.com. What do you think of the fall/winter 2026/2027 color trends from the New York Fashion Week runways? Do you have a favorite hue?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy


Color of the Year 2026 Cloud Dancer

Cloud Dancer inspired from top left: Dior nail polish / handbag / pearl earrings / statement earrings / sneakers / Pantone /

Move over Mocha Mousse, there’s a new color of the year from Pantone in town! Cloud Dancer is the color of 2026, and I have to admit, I am surprised! I expected a soft green, or something not so. . .. neutral shall we say? But I digress. . .

Here we are. In 2026 it’s all about shades of white. Cloud Dancer is a soft, slightly off-white hue. It reflects new beginnings, a reset in mindset, and a clean slate. As people try to get off their devices and touch grass, we are seeing a shift of getting back to reality. Cloud Dancer by Pantone is a reflection of our society’s current mindset of resetting and moving away from distractions and clutter, a yearning for simplicity.

Cloud Dancer, and shades of white in general, are increasingly popular in fashion, interior design, and daily life. Although we saw pops of vibrant color on the runways for spring, the overall vibe for 2026 is clean and fresh. We will see a continuation of neutrals, with the occasional color infused for depth and variety. So, pull those shades of white out from the back of your closet and rock them in 2026!

For more information about the Pantone color of the year for 2026, Cloud Dancer, please visit Pantone.com.

A few fabulous items with the Cloud Dancer inspired vibe:

How will you incorporate Cloud Dancer into your wardrobe or daily life in the new year?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy