2026 Colour Palette Guide

How to wear this year’s hottest shades..

Whilst an elevated capsule wardrobe will take you so far, infusing aptly placed shades into your fashion rotation is easiest way to inject joy and personality into any look.

In 2026, fashion shifts from the “quiet luxury” neutrals of previous years, toward a palette of renewal and high-contrast expression. The year is defined by a “hard reset” with airy whites, grounded by deep earthy tones and punctuated by modern calmness, mood-boosting shades.

Pantone have named ‘Cloud Dancer’ as its Colour of the Year for 2026. With this soft and natural white, it seems 2026 will start on a hard reset, on a blank page some could say.

Joining the trending colours are pretty pastels, an earthy take on khaki, and serene and sophisticated shades. It’s clear that more maximalist tones are set to take centre stage in this year’s fashion stakes.

A fresh colour palette built for a year that wants revitalisation rather than reinvention!

5 colour trends dominating the fashion scene in 2026:

Cloud Dancer White

This soft white shade offers a collective move toward simplicity, stillness and reflection.
It’s not a stark white, it’s specifically a natural shade of white. Most powerfully worn as a head-to-toe monochrome look and beautifully paired with gold hardware.

Transformative Teal

Transformative teal is set to turn heads this year, with its reflection of nature and sustainability in fashion. Treat it like a modern neutral and wear it as a stand-alone show stopper, or inject elegance with metallic accessories. Choose deeper tones for a more conservative and professional look or combine with bolder colours for a fashionable statement.

Dreamy Lavender

Primed to make a comeback this year, the optimistic shade, Dreamy Lavender, conveys a blend of nostalgia, retro glamour; and modern calmness. Looking forward to Autumn/Winter months, pair a lavender layer with a grounding tone such as deep chocolate and consider it in fabrics like wool and silk with glamours jewels.

Caramel Khaki

Considered a staple “quiet luxury” colour that offers a more refined, warm alternative to traditional beige or crisp neutrals; caramel khaki is popular for both casual and professional wear.
It is a trend replacement of monotone blacks in modern, chic wardrobes and worn beautifully in tailored pieces like trousers and trench coats.

Candy Pink

This vibrant and unapologetically, youthful shade is anything but subtle. While traditionally a summer staple, candy pink is also emerging as a soft statement for Winter 2026. Wear it preppy – with collars, crisp pleats and a headband; or elevate elegance with lace trims, slip dresses and statement jewellery.