Pantone Fashion Color Report, Autumn/Winter 2019/2020

August 2019


Pantone LLC, a global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, announced the Pantone® Fashion Color Trend Report Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 edition for New York Fashion Week.

Published for the fashion industry by the Pantone Color Institute, a trend forecasting and color consultancy, this season’s report features the top 12 stand-out colors, as well as current takes on the four classic neutrals we can expect to see from fashion designers on the runway as they introduce their new autumn/winter collections.

According to Pantone Color Institute’s color experts, colors for this season reflect an emergence of confidence; bold and strong, a visceral collection of colors that are relatable, while displaying some clever tweaks for the winter season. Expressing our wide-ranging acceptance of color, combinations for Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 suggest a thirst for liberation and a desire to realize our own individualized unique identities.

“Colors for Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 range from easy and sophisticated to strikingly different and unique,” said Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute. “This palette of versatile hues builds a sense of empowerment and confidence, enabling the wearer to choose the colors that best reflect their mood and persona.”

About the Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 NYFW Color Palette:

Visceral hues coupled with seasonal core shades create a versatile palette inclusive of the following:

PANTONE 19-1557 - Chili Pepper

Pendant by Fabergé
Pendant by Fabergé

A spicy red, Chili Pepper adds drama and excitement as it stimulates the senses.

PANTONE 19-1650 - Biking Red

Pendant by Roberto Coin
Pendant by Roberto Coin

An adventurous deep red, Biking Red is strong and powerful.

PANTONE 12-1110 - Crème de Pêche

Ring by Alice Cicolini
Ring by Alice Cicolini

An embracing light peach, Crème de Pêche speaks of softness and ease.

PANTONE 15-1530 - Peach Pink

Ring by Tiber Joaillerie
Ring by Tiber Joaillerie

Warm and flattering, Peach Pink imparts a healthy glow.

PANTONE 19-1234 - Rocky Road

Watch by Jaquet Droz
Watch by Jaquet Droz

Rocky Road is an earthy and grounded solid brown.

PANTONE 17-1926 - Fruit Dove

Watch by Van Cleef & Arpels
Watch by Van Cleef & Arpels

An extroverted pink, Fruit Dove creates a presence that can’t be ignored.

PANTONE 18-1155 - Sugar Almond

Ring by Brent Neale
Ring by Brent Neale

An appetizing mid-tone, Sugar Almond is a sweetened shade of brown.

PANTONE 15-1150 - Dark Cheddar

Ring by Chaumet
Ring by Chaumet

Bold and daring, Dark Cheddar is a sharp blend of yellow and orange.

PANTONE 19-4055 - Galaxy Blue

Bracelet by de Grisogono
Bracelet by de Grisogono

A thoughtful blue hue, Galaxy Blue is evocative of the greater galaxy.

PANTONE 18-4217 - Bluestone

Bracelet by Anzie
Bracelet by Anzie

Bluestone is a color of quiet resolve.

PANTONE 16-1358 - Orange Tiger

Earrings by Pomellato
Earrings by Pomellato

Orange Tiger imparts a fearless energy.

PANTONE 19-6050 - Eden

Ring by Yael Sonia
Ring by Yael Sonia

Eden is a stately forest green that plays on tradition.

About the Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 Classics:

This season’s core shades are strong enough to stand alone or work equally well as a foundation for distinguishing color contrasts.

PANTONE 12-0815 - Vanilla Custard

Pendant by Little h
Pendant by Little h

Vanilla Custard is an understated, smooth and creamy white.

PANTONE 19-3815 - Evening Blue

Watch by Stenzhorn
Watch by Stenzhorn

Confident and classic, a deep blue symbolic of the evening sky.

PANTONE 16-0000 - Paloma

Ring by Mikimoto
Ring by Mikimoto

An unpretentious, yet at the same time elegant gray, Paloma endures.

PANTONE 17-0530 - Guacamole

Ring by Celine Daoust
Ring by Celine Daoust

A tasteful, nutrient-enriched green, Guacamole establishes a refreshing foundation.

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