Design News: Pantone Unveils Spring/Summer 2026 Colour Trends at New York Fashion Week

As New York Fashion Week reaches its stride, Pantone LLC—the global authority on colour and provider of professional standards for the design industries—has unveiled its Fashion Color Trend Report for Spring/Summer 2026 for New York Fashion Week (NYFW).

Published by the Pantone Color Institute, the trend forecasting and consultancy arm of the company, the report highlights the top ten standout shades for the upcoming season - a blend of divergent colours designed to surprise.

PANTONE® 13-0640 TCX Acacia

PANTONE® 17-4041 TCX Marina

PANTONE® 15-1242 TCX Muskmelon

PANTONE® 18-4835 TCX Alexandrite

PANTONE® 18-1552 TCX Lava Falls

PANTONE® 17-1718 TCX Dusty Rose

PANTONE® 16-1620 TCX Tea Rose

PANTONE® 19-2410 TCX Amaranth

PANTONE® 17-1544 TCX Burnt Sienna

PANTONE® 15-1905 TCX Burnished Lilac

These are listed along six versatile, seasonless tones - - a range of trans-seasonal neutrals underpin the foundation.

PANTONE® 19-0915 TCX Coffee Bean

PANTONE® 12-4300 TCX White Onyx

PANTONE® 19-3838 TCX Rhodonite

PANTONE® 12-0605 TCX Angora

PANTONE® 19-5917 TCX Sycamore

PANTONE® 15-0318 TCX Sage Green

To see the Pantone colours click HERE.

These colours, according to Pantone’s experts, reflect designers’ growing commitment to personal expression—positioning creativity as a bold counterpoint to artificial intelligence and increasing homogenisation in design.

“Celebrating self-expression and individualism, NYFW Spring/Summer 2026 gives us a very new way of putting colours together,” said Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute.

This season’s palette juxtaposes warm, familiar tones with vibrant, energising hues and foundational neutrals. Pantone describes the selection as emblematic of honesty, authenticity and a desire to put a unique stamp on personal style. The balance of joyful brights with calming minimalist shades is set to inspire fashion that is both liberating and innovative.

Among the highlights are the luxurious depth of Alexandrite teal, the dramatic punch of Lava Falls red, the ethereal softness of White Onyx, and the grounding calm of Sage Green. Together, these shades suggest fresh silhouettes, unexpected pairings and a celebration of individuality—offering what Pantone calls “a showcase of humanity in all its guises.”