2027 Color Report • Edition 1 Ed. 1 1
2027 Color Report Edition 1
This season’s color palette is a canvas for your creativity!
It’s dynamic, compelling, and simply beautiful, offering something for everyone. The dominance of rich colors is an opportunity for artful combinations. These pairings of unexpected colors or unique techniques elevate the traditional use of color, sparking a more striking visual impact. The beauty of these shades lies in their versatility. Whether you make a statement with a single color in unexpected fabrics and silhouettes or weave a narrative with many colors and combinations, this palette is your playground for expression.
Neutrals
Neutrals are the essential foundation of our palette and where its strength lies.
- Pantone 19-1111
- Pantone 18-1148
- Pantone 19-0810
- Pantone 17-1115
- Pantone 12-0602
- Pantone 19-3911
- Pantone 19-3910
- Pantone 17-5104
From classic to sublime, these shades have an understated majesty. Their versatility allows for many creative possibilities, from heavy-weight basics to luxurious outerwear. Deep brown, caramel, and truffle are refined and quietly powerful; combined with jeweled tones, especially gold, it is a commanding story and can evoke 1970s nuances such as the use of earthy tones, bold patterns, and retro silhouettes. Rich, chocolate brown pairs with complementary and clashing colors for inspired combinations. Khaki pairs with dusty pastel shades, especially pale blue, for a modern, fresh look. Creamy white emphasizes natural textures, homespun, and classic looks, transcending all markets as a more soulful option compared to a classic stark white.
Black and grey, the classic and easy choices, will continue to reign. Dark grey is becoming a new corporate mainstay, while light-grey is becoming a staple across apparel and accessory markets, making a splash as an accent in a sea of color for this season, as these three shades reaffirm their enduring appeal and relevance.
Reds/Oranges
- Pantone 19-1662
- Pantone 19-1540
- Pantone 18-1445
- Pantone 16-1545
This fiery hue, abundantly spread across all markets, exudes timeless confidence. Pair it with chocolate brown or navy for a rich combination or grey for a modern flair. Straddling red and orange is a burnt henna shade that grounds the group, adds a touch of sophistication, and is a beautiful option for outerwear. Bright, spicy orange makes a statement that can also transition between seasons. Lastly, coral is fresh, vibrant, and easy to love. This warm, inviting shade blends beautifully when combined with pastels for spring and summer.
Pinks
Embracing distinctive interpretations of pink will be key for the season.
- Pantone 19-2045
- Pantone 19-2024
- Pantone 18-3027
- Pantone 12-2905
- Pantone 18-1435
From violet, hot house renditions verging on the exotic to dusty tea rose and ethereal, gentle petal pink, there is a hue for everyone. Shimmering monochromatic everyday ensembles speak to ease and confidence, while each of these shades, from the incredibly vibrant to the more subdued, can vacillate quickly and unexpectedly into utilitarian pieces styled with a streetwear edge. Petal pink brings a hint of novelty to fabric constructions ranging from sheer cotton organza to sturdy canvas and reigns as a key color for the season. This group of statement making pinks is important for all markets.
Purples
Purple wears many hats, which can divert from regal to edgy.
- Pantone 19-3716
- Pantone 16-3923
Moodier iterations play on thoughtful and sometimes classical interpretations. We also see purple used dynamically in statement pieces. Midnight purple is also having a moment in the home, as it pairs well with many different interior design styles, from dramatic to nostalgic, while adding the psychological allure of calm and balance. In many instances, Purple is morphing into a trusted neutral. Periwinkle, a chameleon of colors, brings a sense of fanciful delight and looks new and fresh as it transitions from winter to summer weight fabrics. It holds its ground with the lightness of sheers, structured woven tops, and elegant ensembles—each making a statement.
Blues
- Pantone 19-3942
- Pantone 18-3929
- Pantone 19-4045
- Pantone 17-4245
- Pantone 15-4020
- Pantone 16-4414
- Pantone 16-5127
The soothing nature of these blues brings a sense of tranquility and relaxation. Bright navy is an intriguing neutral shade and an option for luxurious ensembles like dresses and suits. Purplish steel blue stands out, creating a calming effect, and is a key home shade. Aquatic Grecian blues are mesmerizing and bold choices that invigorate the most basic fabrics and add depth and dimension to higher-end options with sheen. Cerulean blue is the group’s star as it works its way into diverse color combinations. It is also a beautiful choice for knitwear, sheers, and beyond. Aquamarine finds its home as an accent in all markets as it makes an impact with brights and neutrals and works exceptionally well with coral. The layering of different blues with grey creates an amorphous impact that imitates the perpetual movement of nature and speaks to the splendor of the group.
Greens
This verdant group offers the most varied choices, from lush and vibrant to staid and grounding to ethereal and spicy.
- Pantone 19-4534
- Pantone 18-5845
- Pantone 18-0627
- Pantone 19-0414
- Pantone 12-0225
- Pantone 14-0443
Ripe with possibilities, lush teal and emerald are dramatic in plush fabrications and dark iridescence. These darker colors provide the perfect backdrop to bright lime, coral, and fuchsia pops. Bright olive and camo green are transformed into unexpected choices such as outerwear, lace, and tailored ensembles. Seafoam morphs from unique to an everyday choice as its versatility expands and is highlighted best in combinations when paired with neutrals. Lastly, bright lime green adds the final touch to any combination as an accent.
Yellows
These confident tones have surprising versatility.
- Pantone 16-0953
- Pantone 12-0717
While the buttery version has maintained its presence and remains strong, its bolder counterpart can stand alone and even be used as an accent combined with neutrals or accentuating a vibrant pattern.
General Color
Neutrals
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PANTONE 19-1111
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PANTONE 18-1148
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PANTONE 19-0810
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PANTONE 17-1115
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PANTONE 12-0602
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PANTONE 19-3911
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PANTONE 19-3910
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PANTONE 17-5104
Reds/Oranges
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PANTONE 19-1662
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PANTONE 19-1540
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PANTONE 18-1445
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PANTONE 16-1545
Pinks
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PANTONE 19-2045
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PANTONE 19-2024
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PANTONE 18-3027
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PANTONE 12-2905
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PANTONE 18-1435
Purples
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PANTONE 19-3716
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PANTONE 16-3923
Blues
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PANTONE 19-3942
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PANTONE 18-3929
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PANTONE 19-4045
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PANTONE 17-4245
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PANTONE 15-4020
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PANTONE 16-4414
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PANTONE 16-5127
Greens
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PANTONE 19-4534
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PANTONE 18-5845
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PANTONE 18-0627
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PANTONE 19-0414
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PANTONE 12-0225
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PANTONE 14-0443
Yellows
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PANTONE 16-0953
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PANTONE 12-0717
Fabric
