<p>From joyful yellows to rich ceruleans and monotone greys, discover the top color trends that lit up the Spring/Summer 2026 runways.</p>

<p><span>After a long month of exciting debuts and celebrity sightings throughout New York, London, Milan, and Paris, this season's must-know trends reveal an exciting new wave of bold colors. While neutrals will always remain a key player, and white is a perennial warm-weather favorite, designers have experimented with unexpected hues and surprising color juxtapositions on the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/spring-summer-2026-fashion-trends-runway">Spring/Summer 2026 runways.</a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span>​</span><span>Setting the tone for a radiant season, incorporating color never felt easier, as there was no lack of it on the catwalks. From girly pinks to joyful yellows and bold <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/the-devil-wears-prada-2-first-look-at-andy-sachs-outfit-anne-hathaway-see-all-the-looks">ceruleans,</a></span> going unnoticed is out of the question for the next hot season. <span><a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/prada-spring-summer-2026-runway-looks-photos">Prada,</a> Fendi, and Versace&mdash;to name a few&mdash;did not shrink from striking color combinations, experimenting with everything from lime greens and bright oranges to deep purples and royal blues. </span><span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span>And while this season taught us to embrace color, neutrals are and will always be favored by many&mdash;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/bottega-veneta-louise-trotter-debut-spring-summer-2026">Bottega Veneta</a> and Mugler highlighted the importance of unique earthy tones, as they functioned as a base for most looks. Minimalistic dressers, worry not&mdash;monochromatic grey looks also commanded attention all month long.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span>After breaking down all of the upcoming season's buzzy runway shows, <em>L&rsquo;OFFICIEL</em> presents the ultimate Spring/Summer 2026 color trends that will dictate the future shades in your closet.</span></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Spring/Summer 2026 Color Trends: Think Pink</h2>

Tory Burch Spring/Summer 2026. Getty Images.

Prada Spring/Summer 2026. Getty Images.

Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2026 collection. Courtesy of Tom Ford.

Calvin Klein Spring/Summer 2026. Calvin Klein.

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">From a bubble gum hue to a <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/pink-nails-design-ideas-summer-2025-manicures">pale pink</a>, different shades have been setting the stage for the ideal vibrant accent. Designers like <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/calvin-klein-spring-summer-2026-collection-runway-images">Calvin Klein</a> delivered a flamingo-toned monochromatic look with a satin finish. Meanwhile, Prada debuted a sugary pastel hue, as seen on a buttery leather coat, making pink <em>the</em> versatile color of the season.&nbsp;</span></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Spring/Summer 2026 Color Trends: Cerulean</h2>

Fendi Spring/Summer 2026. Getty Images.

Jil Sander Spring/Summer 2026. Photography courtsey of Jil Sander.

Courrèges Spring/Summer 2026 collection. Courtesy of Courrèges.

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While many have labeled the shade a simple blue, it&rsquo;s actually cerulean. Exhibited in many iterations, like <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/fendi-spring-summer-2026-collection-runway-images-milan-fashion-week">Fendi&rsquo;s</a> knee-length coat or <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/jil-sander-spring-summer-2026-collection-runway-images">Jil Sander&rsquo;s</a> sheer, sleeveless dress, this hue catches the eye with its rich tone and contrast on the runway. Upgrading from your plain, average blue, this shade embraces the spirit of summer with its oceanic tone, prompting us to manifest a dreamy summer in the Mediterranean Sea.&nbsp;</span></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Spring/Summer 2026 Color Trends: Bright Yellow&nbsp;</h2>

Loewe Spring/Summer 2026. Getty Images.

Dries Van Noten Spring/Summer 2026. Getty Images.

Proenza Schouler Spring/Summer 2026 collection. Photography courtesy of Proenza Schouler.

Jacquemus Spring/Summer 2026. Courtesy of Jacquemus.

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A striking yellow brought a touch of sunshine to the Spring/Summer 2026 runways, from <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/dries-van-noten-spring-summer-2026-women-s-fashion-show-collection-photos-looks">Dries Van Noten's</a> double-breasted lemon coat to <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/loewe-spring-summer-2026-collection-runway-images">Loewe&rsquo;s</a> perky canary yellow dress. Brightening any room with crisp linens and soft leathers, this color radiates warmth and joy, ready to welcome the summer heat.</span></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Spring/Summer 2026 Color Trends: Brat Green</h2>

Erdem Spring/Summer 2026. Getty Images.

MM6 Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2026. Getty Images.

Blumarine Spring/Summer 2026. Getty Images.

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Another <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/how-to-wear-brat-green-charli-xcx"><em>brat</em> summer</a> is evidently in our future, what with the emblematic color taking over the Spring/Summer 2026 runways. Seen in various collections, from Erdem&rsquo;s acid-toned draped dress to <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/glenn-martens-reinvents-haute-couture-with-his-debut-margiela-collection-see-all-of-the-looks">MM6 Maison Margiela&rsquo;s</a> lime-green smock dress, this color is set to take center stage, once again.</span></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Spring/Summer 2026 Color Trends: Total Greys</h2>

Bottega Veneta Spring/Summer 2026. Getty Images,

Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2026. Getty Images.

Coach Spring/Summer 2026. Getty Images.

Tod's Spring/Summer 2026. Getty Images.

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Different shades of grey have dominated the season, from smoky and dark to light and airy&ndash;designers like <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/tods-spring-summer-2026-collection-runway-images">Tod&rsquo;s</a> showed off a charcoal suit, while <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/louis-vuitton-spring-summer-2026-runway-images-paris-fashion-week">Louis Vuitton</a> exhibited a soft grey trench. As a solid, classic neutral in a world of increasingly complex colors, grey is slated to be <em>the</em> reliable hue for the coming warm-weather season.</span></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Spring/Summer 2026 Color Trends: Vibrant Reds</h2>

Ralph Lauren Spring/Summer 2026 collection. Getty Images.

Chanel Spring/Summer 2026. Getty Images.

Stella McCartney Spring/Summer 2026. Getty Images.

Diotima Spring/Summer 2026. Courtesy of Diotima.

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">From a cherry hue to a ruby color, vibrant reds have been a standout this season, making the shade family among the season's most wearable pops of color. To be sure, red snuck its way into the collection of many designers, ranging from <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/chanel-spring-summer-2026-collection-runway-images-matthieu-blazy-debut">Chanel&rsquo;s</a> vivid sequin set to <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/ralph-lauren-spring-summer-2026-collection-nyfw-images">Ralph Lauren&rsquo;s</a> elegant scarlet dress, red has managed to always remain a color staple.&nbsp;</span></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Spring/Summer 2026 Color Trends: Dose of Vitamin C</h2>

Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2026. Getty Images.

Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2026. Getty Images.

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Get your dose of Vitamin C straight from the runway this season with a citrus hue or ochre tone. From <a href="https://preview.lofficielusa.com/fashion/kate-moss-and-chloe-sevigny-saint-laurent-fall-2025-campaign">Saint Laurent's </a>burnt orange voluminous gown to <a href="https://preview.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/miu-miu-spring-summer-2026-runway-looks-aprons">Miu Miu's</a> tangy polo shirt, this vivid pigment made a&mdash;nearly&mdash;show-stopping appearance throughout the Spring/Summer 2026 season.&nbsp;</span></p>

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