Pantone LLC, the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards, has released its Fashion Color Trend Report Spring/Summer 2026 for New York Fashion Week (NYFW).
The report, published by the Pantone Color Institute™, highlights the top ten standout colors alongside six new seasonless shades that will shape the design narrative of the upcoming season.
A Celebration of Expression
According to Pantone experts, NYFW Spring/Summer 2026 is defined by fearless self-expression. Designers are embracing vibrant contrasts, juxtaposing warm familiar tones with stimulating shades and grounded neutrals to counter the uniformity of AI-driven aesthetics.
“Celebrating self-expression and individualism, NYFW Spring/Summer 2026 gives us a very new way of putting colors together,” said Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute.
“The colors continue the drumbeat for honesty, authenticity, and a desire to put our own unique stamp on what we wear. Joyful hues paired with calming neutrals create looks free from constraint,” Eiseman added.
Key Colors for Spring/Summer 2026
This season’s palette embraces both maximalist intensity and minimalist elegance, encouraging fresh silhouettes and unconventional pairings.
- Alexandrite Teal – quietly glamorous, saturated depth.
- Lava Falls Red – dramatic and powerful.
- White Onyx – ethereal and pure.
- Sage Green – grounding, balancing influence.
Together, these tones embody freedom, authenticity, and creative individuality, showcasing fashion as a celebration of humanity in all its forms.
