Posted by: Kristin Crane
Post Date: March 22, 2022
Every year, spring marks a time of awakening. Flowers bloom, birds sing, trees grow leaves. Humans and animals emerge from the dark days of winter. It’s a season of rebirth, renewal, and hope. As we pored through photos from the Spring 2022 Ready-to-Wear collections, there was a noticeable feeling of hope and optimism.
Two years after the beginning of the COVID pandemic, people are feeling a sense of (sometimes cautious) optimism. People are starting to travel again, go to theaters, and gather with each other. Designers are embracing that optimism. Throughout most collections, there was an overarching sense of joy and hope. They served us collections full of flowers, butterflies, and bright colors. Feminine touches such as ruffles, lace, and bows abounded. Many textile choices felt breezy, flouncy, and romantic.
Just as the design and textile choices felt hopeful, so did the colors. Runways this season were full of color, both bold and bright, and softer pastels.
Spring 2022 Color Trends
Bold Colors
Yellow, pink, and green dominated many of the collections. Often used as a striking solid, these bold colors sometimes accented a neutral but often were used alone for a bright blast of fun color. Aqua, royal blue, and beautiful reds round out a full and vibrant spectrum.
Soft Colors
It wasn’t all bold though, there were lots of softer colors and pastels mixed in. The pastels though were beautiful rich colors, not the saccharine sweet pastels can sometimes fall into. They were not washed out or toned down, just softer. Butter yellow, soft blue, lilacs, and corals.
Neutrals
For neutrals, black, white, and black and white together were still dominating, but complimenting the black and white were lots of bold, bright, happy colors. Even when used alone, the choice of textile or garment design offered a softer touch to keep black from being too harsh. Warmer neutrals, rich browns, and ivories were often what complimented the softer colors. Sometimes the lighter neutrals and ivories mix together on their own.
Plus, there were digital prints.
Another trend we couldn’t help being attracted to on the runway was digital prints. Some designers are really embracing the possibilities that come with this technology. Thom Browne took it to some strange places, while Alexander McQueen used it for dreamier looks. This technology makes possible both engineered designs and images not possible with previous methods of printing. It will be exciting to see where this trend goes.
Researching fashion colors always gets us wondering which colors will eventually appear in home furnishings. Which colors do you think we’ll see first? Let us know in the comments, or DM us on Instagram.
If you want to reference these colors, we put together a handy color reference card for you. This card features the top colors we spotted, along with their hex numbers.
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Kristin Crane
Kristin Crane has designed jacquard designs for the home furnishing and residential jobber market for many years, with mills in the US and in China. Today, she writes about pattern and design trends for Design Pool from her home in Providence, Rhode Island. When not writing about fabric, she can be found weaving in her home studio or hiking along the Rhode Island coast.
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Spring 2022 Color Trends
What is the spring fashion color for 2022? ›
PANTONE 14-0850 Daffodil
Daffodil is a gorgeous shade of yellow that screams spring and summer fun. Its rich tone won't wash you out and who doesn't want to be a literal ray of sunshine? Daffodil wins the happiest pick from the 2022 color trends forecast.
Are bright colors in style in 2024? ›
Spring/Summer 2024 is all about embracing color in all its glorious forms. From bold neons to soft pastels and everything in between, this season's color trends offer endless opportunities for self-expression and creativity.
Is green in fashion 2022? ›
Hot pink, has risen as the hottest color of 2022 and by the looks of it, neon green will follow suit. Highlighter green, lime, Prada's “fern green,” chartreuse green, or yellow-green; call it as you wish, but it is undeniable that neon green is the new color in town.
What Colour trends in ss22? ›
Must have colours for the season are Blazing Orange, Tangelo, Carmine Rose, soft Purple Rose, African Violet and Aspen Gold. Key highlight shades include Blazing Yellow, Sharp Green Lime, pretty Pink Cosmos and Aquarius.
What is the trending color for 2022? ›
Velvet Violet #800080
Some purples stand out and shout – this one whispers. And yet, it's the boldest of the trending colors for 2022, drawing attention without feeling ostentatious. Its natural complement is a contrasting shade of green, like emerald.”
What is the clothing color of 2022? ›
Very Peri - The 2022 Pantone Color of the Year
Pantone said Very Peri is the “happiest and warmest of all the blue hues,” meant to symbolize transition and new possibilities.
Is grey in fashion in 2024? ›
In addition to these standout shades, 2024 also sees a resurgence of classic neutrals with a twist. A sophisticated blend of grey and beige offers understated luxury and refinement. Grey pairs beautifully with virtually any colour, making it a wardrobe staple for the modern fashionista.
What is the color palette for spring summer 2024? ›
5 trendy colors for spring-summer 2024
In addition to Peach Fuzz, a blushy, soft peach hue recommended by Pantone, red, green, white, and blue, metallic palettes will be the stars of this season.
What color trend is 2024 25? ›
About the NYFW Autumn/Winter 2024/2025 Color Palette
Scarlet Smile, a glamourous and decadent red that captures our desire. Aventurine, a mineral-based tone imbued with a hidden richness. Fern, a leafy green rooted in the natural world.
Evergreen Fog by Sherwin-Williams
Depicted on the walls in this living room, Evergreen Fog, Sherwin-Williams' pick for its 2022 color of the year, is another soft and neutral green color.
Why is Kelly green so popular? ›
Kelly Green, with its vivacious hue and fresh connotations, underwent an extraordinary trajectory in the fashion industry. Heuritech's invaluable data sheds light on how this shade transitioned from an under-the-radar presence to a staple on runways and city streets.
What is the most popular color right now? ›
Here are the top color trends this year:
- Golden hour optimism.
- Shades of blue.
- Deep purple and bright pink.
- Grounding tones.
- Green revival.
- Dark academia.
Touches of gold, emerald, and jade are popping up in interiors across the world, showing people how to decorate with jewel tones. Pale blues and greens inspired by the natural color of the gem itself are increasingly popular and can be applied to both tranquil and striking aesthetics depending on how it is used.
What are the spring colors for clothes? ›
True Spring's best colours are usually warm greens, yellows, orangey reds, very peachy pinks and every shade of light brown from tan to palest beige. This is the softest and lightest of the Spring colours - the intensity and saturation of those bolder Spring colours is really dialled down.
What are Spring color outfits? ›
What are Spring colors? A Spring seasonal color palette is full of warm and bright shades like poppy red, daffodil yellow, and tangerine orange. Some of the neutral Spring colors are ivory, cream, camel, and clearer browns.
What is the Pantone color for Spring 2022? ›
According to Pantone, their 2022 Color of the Year “Very Peri” has a “courageous presence that encourages personal inventiveness and creativity.” The fashion world has embraced the color wholeheartedly.
What is the fashion color now? ›
According to experts, trendy colors include warm neutral tones like soft beige, cream, and peach. Bold and vibrant colors like bright orange, lively green, and vibrant blue will also play a significant role in the fashion year 2024.
What are the top fashion colors for fall 2022? ›
mustard seed tones, golden yellows as well as bright canary. NEUTRALS: Neutrals become a fashion color story on their own with deep reddish browns, burnt caramels, makeup foundation tones and sand. GREENS: Green represent rebirth and renewal which is on the forefront of everybody's mind.
