The 5 Colors That Will Dominate Spring 2026 (And How to Wear Them)
Vanilla yellow, soft sage, powder blue, warm terracotta, and lavender are this season's key colors.
Vanilla Yellow
The biggest color of spring 2026 is vanilla yellow — a soft, buttery shade that flatters every skin tone. It showed up on runways from Bottega Veneta to Jacquemus and is already flooding fast fashion.
Wear it as a blouse, knit top, or midi dress. Pair with white jeans, cream trousers, or denim. For a bolder look, try head-to-toe yellow with different shades and textures.
Soft Sage
Sage green continues its reign as the neutral alternative to gray. This muted, earthy green works beautifully in linen blazers, cargo pants, and lightweight knits.
Style it with cream, white, or other earth tones for a grounded, sophisticated look. It's especially strong in workwear this season.
Powder Blue
A perennial spring favorite, powder blue feels fresh and optimistic. This season it's showing up in structured silhouettes — tailored shorts, button-downs, and even suiting.
Pair with navy for a tonal look, or contrast with warm browns and tans.
Warm Terracotta
Terracotta brings warmth to spring wardrobes. It's earthier than rust and softer than orange, making it surprisingly versatile and flattering on warm and medium skin tones.
Try it in a linen dress, a structured bag, or statement earrings. It pairs beautifully with cream, olive, and chocolate brown.
Lavender
Lavender makes a soft comeback after a brief retreat. This spring it's less "Gen Z purple" and more sophisticated — think muted, dusty tones rather than bright lilac.
Best in soft fabrics like silk, cashmere, or cotton jersey. A lavender knit with white trousers is one of the easiest, most polished spring outfits you can put together.
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