Fall 2016 Colours by Pantone Institue

FALL 2016: A Unity of Strength, Confidence and Complexity

The desire for tranquility, strength, and optimism have inspired a Fall 2016 color palette that is led by the Blue family.

Along with anchoring earth tones, exuberant pops of vibrant colors also appear throughout the collections. Transcending gender, these unexpectedly vivacious colors in our Fall 2016 palette act as playful but structured departures from your more typical fall shades.

Blue skies represent constancy as they are always above us. Grays give a feeling of stability, Red tones invite confidence and warmth, while the hot Pinkish Purples and Spicy Mustard Yellows suggest a touch of the exotic.

Meanings of the colours:

• Riverside Blue

Cool and calming, strong and stable
Displays a subtle vibrancy and sophistication
Borders on exciting, yet
Maintains a sense of constancy

• Airy Blue

Designers seeking weightlessness in a world heavy with conflict
Blue tones appear in nearly half of the designs
Airy Blue nods to Serenity
Pair Airy Blue with Lush Meadow, Taupe or Dusty Cedar for fresh approach

• Sharkskin 

Pair-able with almost any fall color, bright or muted.

A color that the rest of the palette can literally and theoretically rest on.

Showcases practicality through a dependable but contemporary lens

• Aura Red 

A bold Red that is warm, sensual and immediately pleasing to the eye

Gets the metaphorical blood of the palette pumping.

Exciting and dynamic, breeds unmistakable confidence.

• Warm Taupe 

Suggests reassurance and stability.

Trusted, organic and grounded.

Departs slightly from the foundations of the Fall 2016 palette.

Timeless. 

• Dusty Cedar

A fall and winter version of the Pinks we’re used to seeing in spring.

Dustier rose-toned Pink shade with some complexity.

Exudes warmth and welcome.

• Lush Meadow

Rich and elegant, vibrant and sophisticated.

This shade displays a brightness, panache and depth of color that elevates it from more natural greens.

Elevates the overall elegance woven through this season’s collections

• Spicy Mustard

Adds another splash of uplifting vibrancy.

A spicier, zestier Yellow than previous seasons.

Unexpected and unusual.

Comes through in both the abstract and geometric accents that designers employed.

• Potter´s Clay 

Elements of russet Orange in its undertones, gives a grounded feeling that’s anything but flat.

Neutral earth tone; expected for fall and winter palette.

A shade with real substance; a strong foundation.

• Bodacious

Lends itself to vibrant color combinations.

Unexpected in fall.

Versatile; can be used with Pinks and Reds.

Bright, rich Purple, with hints of a more sophisticated Pink.

Turns fashion accents into fashion statements.