Every new season brings a fresh wave of colour inspiration, and Spring/Summer 2026 is no exception. This season’s palette feels uplifting and optimistic, with clear brights sitting comfortably alongside softer pastels and grounding neutrals.

However, wearing seasonal colour well isn’t about buying lots of new pieces. Instead, it’s about choosing shades that work for you and knowing how to team them with clothes you already own.

Here are some of the key colours for the season, along with simple, wearable ways to introduce them into your wardrobe.

Sunshine & Canary Yellow

Yellow is one of the standout colours for Spring/Summer 2026, particularly sunshine yellow, canary yellow and softer butter yellow tones.

Canary yellows often work well for Winter palettes, while butter yellow can be easier for Spring, lemon yellow for Summers and warmer golden and sunshine yellows suit many Autumns.

How to wear it:
Team a sunshine or canary yellow knit with dark blue denim and trainers for an easy daytime outfit.
Alternatively, wear a butter yellow blouse under a bright navy or tan blazer.
If you prefer subtle colour, add yellow through a bag or scarf.

Yellow works especially well teamed with denim, navy, chocolate brown, cream, soft grey and tan

Chartreuse, Teal & Feel-Good Greens

Greens feature strongly this season, from bold chartreuse to calmer shades like transformative teal.

Chartreuse tends to suit Spring and Winter palettes, while teal and softer greens often work better for  Autumn and Summer colouring.

How to wear it:
Wear a chartreuse or fresh green cardigan exactly as you would a neutral.
Team a teal knit with classic blue jeans for a polished but relaxed look.
Or choose a teal blouse and wear it with tailored brown trousers or a midi skirt.

Teal green works beautifully with chocolate brown while sea green looks stunning with a soft french blue/grey and fresh greens with classic denim.

Icy Blue & Cerulean

Blue takes on a lighter feel this season, with icy blue and cerulean blue appearing across knitwear, shirts and tailoring.

Both these blues work particularly well for Winter colouring – the icy creates fantastic contrast when teamed with charcol grey and the cerulean blue looks crisp worn with bright white.

How to wear it:
Team an icy blue shirt with charcol grey trousers.
Wear a cerulean jumper with navy or a crisp white shirt for a modern outfit.
A blue blazer is also an easy way to lift your everyday jeans-and-tee combination.

Blue is one of the easiest colours to wear and always feels fresh.

Poppy, Raspberry & Ruby Red

Red continues to feature for Spring/Summer 2026, but choosing the right tone makes all the difference.

– Spring: poppy and coral red
– Summer: raspberry red, soft berry tones, burgundy
– Autumn: rust red, brick red, terracotta
– Winter: ruby red, crimson, blue red

How to wear it:
Team a poppy red jacket with a mid denim and tan loafers for an classic, confident look.
Pair an oversized raspberry knit with a baby pink scarf, leggings and chunky boots.
Or wear a ruby red lip and nails with a neutral outfit in black or midnight navy for instant elevation.

Red doesn’t need to be worn head-to-toe to have impact.

Soft White, Espresso & Chocolate Brown

Alongside brighter colours, softer neutrals help ground outfits this season. Look for off-white, often referred to as cloud white, alongside deeper tones like espresso and chocolate brown.

These shades work across all palettes and bring balance to colourful outfits.

How to wear it:
Swap blue denim for cream or off-white jeans to lighten your look.
Wear an off-white blazer as your everyday layer.

These neutrals help everything else in your outfit feel more considered.

Final Thoughts

You don’t need a wardrobe overhaul to wear seasonal colours well. Start by choosing one shade you’re drawn to and team it with pieces you already trust.  When colour supports you, getting dressed feels simpler, calmer and far more enjoyable.