The Pantone Color Institute has revealed its Spring/Summer 2023 fashion palette, a set of trending hues shaped by a desire to explore new directions in color and self-expression. This collection brings bold contrasts and vivid tones alongside softer, calming shades so designers, stylists, and homeowners can mix and match to suit individual aesthetics. These colors are not only fashionable for garments and runway looks but also translate beautifully into interiors, accessories, and lifestyle products. Below are the ten standout shades from Pantone’s 2023 Color Trend Report, with practical suggestions for how to use each one effectively.
PANTONE 18-1664 Fiery Red
Fiery Red is a confident, energizing red with a cool undertone that feels modern and luxurious. It works well as a statement piece—think a sculptural sofa, a tailored coat, or a dramatic evening dress. In interiors, Fiery Red can be balanced with deeper neutrals like charcoal or walnut to avoid visual overload, or paired with soft metals and glass to emphasize its refined edge.
PANTONE 18-2143 Beetroot Purple
Beetroot Purple offers a moody yet uplifting purple that sets a thoughtful tone. It reads as both energizing and serene, making it ideal for statement dresses, knitwear, or accent walls. Use it alongside warmer neutrals such as cream and camel or combine it with metallic accessories for evening wear. In living spaces, a Beetroot feature wall or a velvet armchair creates depth and personality.
PANTONE 15-1335 Tangelo
Tangelo captures the bright, juicy spirit of tangerine skin. It introduces warmth and playful energy—perfect for chairs, accent pillows, or lightweight outerwear. In interiors, Tangelo livens conversational areas and entryways, while in fashion it pairs beautifully with denim, neutrals, and olive tones to create a lively, approachable look.
PANTONE 15-1530 Peach Pink
Peach Pink strikes a gentle balance between pink and orange, bringing a soft, modern warmth to interiors and apparel. It works as a soothing wall color for bedrooms or nurseries, or as a subtle pop in throw pillows and drapery within a neutral palette. In clothing, Peach Pink flatters many skin tones and pairs seamlessly with beige, ivory, and muted greens.
PANTONE 14-0756 Empire Yellow
Empire Yellow is a vibrant, sunny shade that brings optimism and visual interest. Use it to create a focal wall in a home office, energize a casual dining area, or as an accessory color in staging and merchandising. Empire Yellow is compelling when contrasted with cool blues or grounded with natural woods and ceramics to keep the overall scheme sophisticated rather than overpowering.
PANTONE 12-1708 Crystal Rose
Crystal Rose reads as quietly romantic and soft, making it ideal for bedrooms, nurseries, and delicate fashion pieces. It pairs well with pale blues and muted greys to build a restful palette, or with textured linens and brushed metals to add tactile interest. For a restrained effect, introduce Crystal Rose in small doses—bedding, ceramics, or accessories—to maintain a calm atmosphere.
PANTONE 16-6340 Classic Green
Classic Green evokes freshness and natural balance. It’s ideal for creating nature-inspired schemes when paired with lighter greens, warm beiges, and cream tones. Use Classic Green for upholstery, kitchen cabinetry, or a feature wall to bring a grounded feeling into your space. In fashion, it reads as timeless—great for outerwear, knitwear, and accessories.
PANTONE 13-0443 Love Bird
Love Bird is a spirited, exotic green that injects personality into a room or outfit. It’s especially effective in smaller doses—an area rug, throw pillows, or jewelry—where its vibrancy can lift the entire scheme. For interiors, combine Love Bird with neutral textures and muted terracotta accents to produce a warm, eclectic mood.
PANTONE 16-4036 Blue Perennial
Blue Perennial is a calm, enduring blue that suggests stability and serenity. It’s well suited for bedrooms and workspaces, or as the primary tone in a monochromatic palette. Combine Blue Perennial with natural wood and soft neutrals for a restful interior, or use it in layered blues for refined, seasonal fashion separates.
PANTONE 14-4316 Summer Song
Summer Song is a clear, relaxing blue that pairs effortlessly with Blue Perennial for a tranquil, monochromatic scheme. It also harmonizes with soft whites, sandy neutrals, and pale greens to create airy interiors and calm fashion palettes. Use Summer Song to bring a sense of lightness to linens, paint, and casualwear that aims to feel fresh and soothing.
Spring/Summer 2023 Core Classics
Alongside the bolder hues, Pantone’s Spring/Summer Core Classics offers a set of calming neutrals designed to balance the brighter colors. Macchiato is a warm, neutral brown that brings an organic, grounded sensibility to interiors and product design, while Vanilla Cream serves as a soft, versatile backdrop that pairs well with nearly any shade in the palette. Use these core neutrals to anchor high-contrast schemes, provide breathing space around statement pieces, and create cohesive, long-lasting color combinations across fashion and interiors.