Blue. It's the color for fall and winter.
Inspired by a desire for tranquility, strength and optimism, the Pantone Color Institute has anchored its fall 2016/winter 2017 color palette with two beautiful shades of blue.
Along with the blue shades, which are named "Riverside" and "Airy Blue," Pantone's vivacious fall colors include the more traditional burnt reds and oranges, deep golds and fawn browns.
Click to see the top 10 colors for women's fall 2016/winter 2017 fashion on a color palette and on the runway.
"Blue skies represent constancy as they are always above us," says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. "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."
The top 10 colors for fall 2016/winter 2017, according to the Pantone Color Institute:
1. Riverside
This cool and calming shade of dark blue displays a subtle vibrancy and sophistication. It is strong and stable. While it borders on exciting, it maintains a sense of constancy.
Pair it with: Sharkskin or Warm Taupe
2. Airy Blue
Airy Blue's pale and lofty nature evokes feelings of lightness and freedom with a nod to a sense of serenity.
Pair it with: Lush Meadow, Warm Taupe or Dusty Cedar.
3. Sharkskin
This is a neutral shade of deep gray--but with a fun edge. It is a practical and dependable fashion color.
Pair it with: Almost any other fall color, either bright or muted.
4. Aurora Red
This bold, burnt shade of red is warm, sensual and immediately pleasing to the eye. Wear this color when you want an exciting, dynamic look of confidence.
Pair it with: Sharkskin or Warm Taupe
5. Warm Taupe
This is a hearty and pleasing neutral that suggests reassurance and stability. It gives a look that is trusted, organic, grounded and timeless.
Pair it with: All 10 shades in the fall 2016 palette.
6. Dusty Cedar
This is a fall and winter version of rose pink but dustier with more complexity. It exudes warmth and welcome.
Pair it with: Airy Blue, Warm Taupe or Sharkskin
7. Lush Meadow
This deep shade of green is rich and elegant, bringing to mind fresh botanicals and foliage. It has a depth of color that elevates it over more natural greens for a vibrant and sophisticated look.
Pair it with: Airy Blue, Warm Taupe or Sharkskin
8. Spicy Mustard
This is an exotic addition to the fall/winter color palette, adding a splash of vibrancy.
Pair it with: Warm Taupe or Sharkskin
9. Potter's Clay
This classic fall shade of russet orange-red adds a degree of sophistication and substance to the palette.
Pair it with: Warm Taupe or Sharkskin
10. Bodacious
This bright, rich shade of purple lends itself to vibrant color combinations, turning fashion accents into fashion statements.
Pair it with: Warm Taupe or Sharkskin
A final word: No matter what the designers are showing, you should buy clothes in colors that look good on you. Consider your personal palette: the color of your eyes, hair and skin tone. Find the colors that make your eyes twinkle and give your skin a natural glow.
According to ColorConnections.com, your best colors will not only make you excited about how you look, but also make you look healthy and young. And that is bound to get you compliments!
--From the Editors at Netscape
