Each season, Pantone releases its Fashion Color Trend Report in conjunction with Fashion Weeks in New York and London.
It predicts which colors will be the main accents in wardrobes around the world. For the Spring/Summer 2026 season, this selection is special: a balance of energy, naturalness, and unexpected combinations.
We have highlighted the main colors to look out for and tell you how to wear them to look modern.
🎨 Main shades of the season
| Color | What it represents / how it works in an outfit | |
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Acacia 13-0640 | Bright yellow with a green tint — a “sunny” accent that enlivens neutral looks. |
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Marina 17-4041 | Deep sea blue — a classic of the sea and evening wardrobe, works great as the basis for a total look. |
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Muskmelon 15-1242 | Juicy orange with a fruity character — for those who love bold color accents. |
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Alexandrite 18-4835 | Turquoise green that will emphasize warm skin tones and works as a soft but noticeable accent. |
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Lava Falls 18-1552 | A powerful red that will be a hit in evening looks, dresses, and accessories. |
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Dusty Rose 17-1718 | Delicate pink shades — the romance of the season, perfect for women's dresses, blouses, and details. |
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Amaranth 19-2410 | A deep purple with drama — like a “color accent on black.” |
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Burnt Sienna 17-1544 | A warm earthy brown that balances bright colors and adds substance to an outfit. |
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Burnished Lilac 15-1905 | A muted lilac, good for layering and transitions between colors. |
A neutral base that balances brightness
To keep bright colors from “screaming” on their own, Pantone adds six neutral colors to the palette:
These colors can be used as a base — dresses, pants, tops — and then bright accents from trendy colors can be added to them.
💡 How to wear these colors to look stylish and appropriate
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Choose one bright accent + a basic neutral as a background. For example: Acacia + Coffee Bean.
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Tone on tone: try combining two related colors, such as Marina + Rhodonite.
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Details and accessories are safe areas for experimenting with new colors, especially if you're not ready for a totally bright look.
- Mix textures: silk, linen, knitwear, leather, lace — colors blend better when they have different textures.
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Seasonal transitions — use Burnt Sienna or Sage Green as a “bridge” between your winter and spring wardrobes.
