Analysis of the Pantone Colour of the Year 2023 – Viva Magenta plus some of the fashion colours forecast for Spring/Summer 2023
Watch the Video About the 2023 Pantone Forecast Colours
Viva Magenta – Colour of 2023
Cool red – some brightness – Dynamic, Dramatic, Refined (though you’ll find softer versions suitable for Elegant and Mysterious)
It’s a colour full of energy and vibrancy – great if you want to feel more energetic or grab attention! It’s great to wear on a cold winter’s day!
New York Spring/Summer 2023 Fashion Forecast Colours
Skylight – Light soft warm blue – great for Intriguing, Exquisite
Vanilla Cream – warm cream – good neutral warm palettes
Gray Lilac – cool light grey – great for Tranquil, Sublime, Serene
Leek Green – warm soft olive green – great for Intriguing, Spicy, Enigmatic
Macchiato – warm mid-brown – great for warm palettes
Fiery Red – Cool Red – Dynamic, Dramatic, Elegant, Mysterious
Beetroot Purple – Cool hot pink – Dynamic, Dramatic, Mysterious
Tangelo – Warm bright orange – Radiant, Zesty, Rich, Opulent
Peach Pink – Warm coral – Spicy, Exotic, Zesty, Rich (softer versions Intriguing and Enigmatic)
Empire Yellow – warm acid yellow green – Rich, Zesty, Opulent, Radiant
Crystal Rose – warm light pink – Exquisite, Intriguing
Classic Green – bright neutralish green – Dynamic, Radiant
Love Bird – warm light green – Spicy, Intriguing, Exquisite
Blue Perennial – Cool soft blue – Serene, Sophisticated
Summer Song – Warm soft light blue – Serene, Intriguing
London Spring/Summer 2023 Fashion Forecast Colours
Oyster Mushroom – Cool light grey – Tranquil, Sublime, Serene
Greyed Jade – cool soft mint green – Tranquil, Sublime, Serene
Tender Peach – warm peachy cream – most warm palettes
Mocha Mousse – warm chocolate – most warm palettes
Bluing – Dark cool navy blue – Mysterious, Dramatic, Elegant
Cherry Tomato – Warm bright red – Zesty, Radiant, Rich
Persimmon – warm coral – Zesty, Rich, Spicy, Exotic
Iced Mango – Soft light orange – Exquisite, Zesty
Blazing Yellow – Bright cool yellow – Dynamic, Mysterious
Titanite – Warm lime green – Spicy, Zesty, Exquisite (in softer versions Intriguing)
Andean Toucan – Cool bright green – Dynamic, Refined
Airy Blue – light cool blue – Tranquil, Refined, Sublime
Electric Blue Lemonade – Cool electric blue – Dynamic, Dramatic, Elegant
Spring Crocus – red-violet – universal
Pink Cosmos – Slightly warm pink – Radiant, Zesty, Exquisite, there will be cool versions of this colour available too I’m sure as it’s very borderline between warm and cool.
Discover Your Colours
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A colour palette really makes shopping and outfit creation so much easier – it helps to reduce the options so you’re not overwhelmed by choices and your wardrobe becomes more cohesive and it’s so much easier to mix and match your garments into fabulous combinations.
Further Reading
I love how you included the specific palette names for each Pantone color! It really takes the guess work out of trying a trending color. Sometimes I like just a tiny accent of a season’s trending color, like a brooch or scarf. It’s a nice bonus when that piece can blend with my whole wardrobe and be fashionable for years to come.