Pantone Color Institute Releases Pantone Fashion Color Trend Report Spring/Summer 2020 New York Fashion Week

A palette of energetic modern color classics expressed with humor

CARLSTADT, N.J., September 6, 2019 – Pantone LLC, a global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced the Pantone® Fashion Color Trend Report Spring/Summer 2020 edition for New York Fashion Week. Published for the fashion industry by the Pantone Color Institute, the 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 on the runway as fashion designers introduce their new spring/summer collections.

According to Pantone Color Institute experts, colors for Spring/Summer 2020 New York, express our desire for a sense of the familiar. Friendly and relatable, a palette of colors that conveys a sense of ease. At the same time, in this era of personalized self- expression, this palette of recognized favorites uses the familiar to take some unique twists and turns highlighting elements of humor, modernity and entertainment.

“Combining our desire for stability, creativity, and more spontaneous design approaches, the color palette for Spring/Summer 2020 infuses heritage and tradition with a colorful youthful update that creates strong multi-colored combinations as well as energizing and optimistic pairings,” said Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute.

Spring/Summer 2020 NYFW Color Palette

Colorful favorites coupled with seasonal core shades come together to create a palette of modern color classics.

Burning bright, Flame Scarlet exudes confidence and determination.

Pungent Saffron adds a flavorful brilliance to the palette.

A boundless blue hue, Classic Blue is evocative of the vast and infinite evening sky opening us up to a world of possibilities.

An aqua shade connected to cleansing waters, Biscay Green cools and refreshes.

A savory herbal green, Chive imparts a healthy and restorative harmony.

Faded Denim, a relatable and dependable blue conveys comfort and ease.

Piquant Orange Peel introduces a tasteful tang.

The teal Mosaic Blue displays an air of mystique, grace and depth of feeling.

Soft Sunlight invites happiness, pleasant cheer and a smiling presence.

Coral Pink wraps you up in a warm and welcoming embrace.

Earthy and warm, Cinnamon Stick is sweet yet spicy.

Grape Compote is a composite of mysterious and mellow purple shades.

Spring/Summer 2020 Classics

Displaying an element of natural sophistication and versatility, this season’s core hues serve as singular color statements or as a foundation for playful color contrasts.

Authentic and low-key, Lark is an understated and versatile khaki.

Deep blue Navy Blazer is stylish and self-assured.

Clean, crisp and pristine Brilliant White is suggestive of simplicity and modernity.

Solid and strong, eternally timeless Ash conveys a message of longevity.

To support the Pantone Fashion Color Trend Report for Spring/Summer 2020 for NY and London, Pantone has partnered with Adobe Stock to curate a collection of images that reflect the palette of 12 top fashion colors as well as 4 core shades. With millions of visual assets, Adobe Stock is an amazing resource for creatives to seek visual inspiration and creative development.