SS 2026 · Colour Report
Spring / Summer 2026
Air, warmth, clarity and a softened return to polish
Spring/Summer 2026
Runway colour grid
36 shades
A Hueme-original trend edit: runway-informed shades matched back to our colour fans, with names and hex codes you can use when shopping.
Butter Daisy
Spring
#FCEAA0
Sun-Ripe Apricot
Spring
#F4A24C
Coral Pastel
Spring
#FAA7B0
Pink Lemonade
Spring
#F4A8C2
Tomato Vine
Spring
#E85D3B
Pea Shoot
Spring
#9CCF6E
Spring Mint
Spring
#B7E4C7
Aqua Bloom
Spring
#5BC9C2
Riviera Blue
Spring
#4FA8D4
Hydrangea Mist
Summer
#D7E4F0
Powder Blue Sky
Summer
#A9D6E5
Powder Periwinkle
Summer
#B0BFD9
English Rose
Summer
#F1B6C0
Dusty Pink Tea
Summer
#D8A7B8
Soft Sage
Summer
#C9D9C0
Sea Breath
Summer
#B6D8D0
Lavender Veil
Summer
#C6B5D6
Coastal Mist Grey
Summer
#A0AEAE
Terracotta Sun
Autumn
#D87E5A
Brick Coral
Autumn
#B8543A
Honey Sand
Autumn
#C8A085
Toasted Caramel Soft
Autumn
#B59072
True Mustard
Autumn
#D89B2B
Olive Linen
Autumn
#6E7F5D
Sage Olive
Autumn
#92A07E
Hazelnut
Autumn
#9E7E5E
Wine Velvet
Autumn
#5B1A2A
Midnight Glacier
Winter
#0E1A2B
Cobalt Crystal
Winter
#1A5AB5
Bright Royal Cool
Winter
#2E7AD8
True Red Crystal
Winter
#D7263D
Crimson Jewel
Winter
#9E1A3A
Electric Fuchsia
Winter
#FF1F8F
Pine Crystal
Winter
#0B7A5A
Imperial Purple Cool
Winter
#5B2A86
Ice Blue Crystal
Winter
#D6E4F0
How people are dressing
Spring/Summer 2026 is moving toward colour that feels optimistic after a stretch of unsettling political and economic times. People want to feel grounded, earth-led and sustainable — turning away from fast fashion in favour of individualism and authenticity. Across the runway collections this season the key directions have been softened brights, watery blues, buttered yellows, fresh greens, sun-baked earths and a few cool, decisive accents. Our Hueme™ edit is fashion-week informed but predicts how these signals will filter into high-street casuals — so look out for these colours and personalise them to your own palette.
Why these colours now
The emotional direction is composed joy. People want clothes that make them feel lighter, rested and more expressive, but not chaotic. Colour is being used as a way to look awake, capable and quietly interesting: butter for ease, coral for warmth, sage for calm, blue for clarity, earth tones for groundedness and winter brights for confidence.
How the edit forms
The season forms from three tensions: soft romance versus sharp tailoring, natural linen textures versus glossy city colour, and comforting neutrals versus small shots of high-energy pigment. That is why the overall grid contains both powdery summer shades and stronger spring/winter accents, with autumn earths acting as the bridge for high-street wearability.
What to look for on the high street
On the high street, look for butter-yellow tops, coral and apricot dresses, powder-blue shirts, sage cotton sets, terracotta skirts, olive linen, deep berry accessories and crisp cobalt or fuchsia details. The easiest buy is one coloured separate worn with a neutral you already own: cream, dove grey, camel, navy or soft brown depending on your family.
Broken down by colour family
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
The same trend colours repeated below, sorted into the four families so you can identify what to shop for your own palette.
Spring
Warm clarity
Spring colours bring the upbeat side of SS26: butter, apricot, coral, mint and clear blue. They feel playful, social and fresh without becoming neon.
Look for sunlit cotton, warm florals, glossy sandals, striped shirts and one bright accessory that wakes up cream or light denim.
Butter Daisy
#FCEAA0
Spring · Light Spring · Light Summer
soft knits, camisoles, summer shirting
Sun-Ripe Apricot
#F4A24C
Spring · True Spring · Light Spring
linen dresses, sandals, printed skirts
Coral Pastel
#FAA7B0
Spring · Light Spring · Bright Spring
occasion dresses, blouses, lip colour
Pink Lemonade
#F4A8C2
Spring · Light Spring · True Spring
cotton tops, swim, soft tailoring
Tomato Vine
#E85D3B
Spring · True Spring · Bright Spring
statement dresses, belts, summer nails
Pea Shoot
#9CCF6E
Spring · True Spring · Bright Spring
poplin shirts, co-ords, trainers
Spring Mint
#B7E4C7
Spring · Light Spring · True Spring
fine knits, cotton dresses, bags
Aqua Bloom
#5BC9C2
Spring · True Spring · Bright Spring
resort pieces, jewellery, swim
Riviera Blue
#4FA8D4
Spring · True Spring · Bright Spring
shirts, summer suiting, stripes
Summer
Watercolor calm
Summer colours carry the quiet-luxury part of the season: powder blue, rose, sage, lavender and misted grey. They feel calm, romantic and very wearable.
Prioritise soft tailoring, washed denim, ballet flats, satin skirts and gentle sets in blue, rose, sage or periwinkle rather than high contrast prints.
Hydrangea Mist
#D7E4F0
Summer · Light Summer · True Summer
soft shirts, fine knits, tailoring
Powder Blue Sky
#A9D6E5
Summer · Light Summer · True Summer
oversized shirts, dresses, denim washes
Powder Periwinkle
#B0BFD9
Summer · Light Summer · True Summer
occasionwear, cardigans, nails
English Rose
#F1B6C0
Summer · Light Summer · Soft Summer
blush tailoring, satin skirts, makeup
Dusty Pink Tea
#D8A7B8
Summer · Soft Summer · Light Summer
jersey dresses, ballet flats, scarves
Soft Sage
#C9D9C0
Summer · Light Summer · Soft Summer
cotton sets, utility jackets, linen
Sea Breath
#B6D8D0
Summer · Light Summer · Soft Summer
summer knits, beach shirts, bags
Lavender Veil
#C6B5D6
Summer · True Summer · Light Summer
soft dresses, cardigans, occasionwear
Coastal Mist Grey
#A0AEAE
Summer · Soft Summer · True Summer
trousers, tailoring, lightweight coats
Autumn
Sun-baked ease
Autumn colours ground the palette: terracotta, caramel, mustard, olive and wine. They make summer dressing feel natural, expensive and earthy.
Choose linen blazers, utility skirts, raffia, tan leather, olive separates and warm printed dresses; use wine or brick as the sophisticated accent.
Terracotta Sun
#D87E5A
Autumn · True Autumn · Soft Autumn
linen blazers, dresses, woven bags
Brick Coral
#B8543A
Autumn · True Autumn · Deep Autumn
skirts, sandals, printed co-ords
Honey Sand
#C8A085
Autumn · Soft Autumn · True Autumn
neutral tailoring, waistcoats, raffia
Toasted Caramel Soft
#B59072
Autumn · Soft Autumn · True Autumn
belts, bags, leather sandals
True Mustard
#D89B2B
Autumn · True Autumn · Deep Autumn
knits, print accents, jewellery tones
Olive Linen
#6E7F5D
Autumn · Soft Autumn · True Autumn
cargo skirts, shirts, relaxed trousers
Sage Olive
#92A07E
Autumn · Soft Autumn · True Autumn
linen sets, utility jackets, sandals
Hazelnut
#9E7E5E
Autumn · Soft Autumn · True Autumn
summer tailoring, woven leather, belts
Wine Velvet
#5B1A2A
Autumn · Deep Autumn · Deep Winter
bags, shoes, evening accents
Winter
Clean contrast
Winter colours sharpen the season with cobalt, crystal red, fuchsia, pine and ice blue. They add city polish when the rest of the palette is soft.
Use these as precision color: a bright shirt, swimwear, a bag, a crisp stripe, cool jewellery or one sculptural dress against navy, white or black.
Midnight Glacier
#0E1A2B
Winter · Deep Winter · True Winter
navy tailoring, swim, sharp accessories
Cobalt Crystal
#1A5AB5
Winter · True Winter · Bright Winter
shirts, dresses, sporty accents
Bright Royal Cool
#2E7AD8
Winter · True Winter · Bright Winter
stripe details, bags, summer suiting
True Red Crystal
#D7263D
Winter · True Winter · Bright Winter
occasionwear, lipstick, sandals
Crimson Jewel
#9E1A3A
Winter · Deep Winter · True Winter
eveningwear, belts, small leather goods
Electric Fuchsia
#FF1F8F
Winter · Bright Winter · Bright Spring
statement dresses, swim, nails
Pine Crystal
#0B7A5A
Winter · True Winter · Deep Winter
sleek dresses, jewellery, print accents
Imperial Purple Cool
#5B2A86
Winter · True Winter · Deep Winter
evening accents, silk, sunglasses
Ice Blue Crystal
#D6E4F0
Winter · True Winter · Bright Winter
crisp shirts, denim, cool jewellery
SS26 ensembles · butter, coral, sage, powder blue, cream linen