As you can already imagine, the determination of the colors of the 2021 season not only influences the fashion industry but also graphic design and advertising trends. If you start noticing the same tones and ranges in the content that circulates, it is not mere coincidence!
where do these trend colors come from?
The seasonal color forecast comes from the Pantone Color Institute’s report, based on the culture of New York and London, considered the fashion capitals of the world. It is born as a prediction based on what is seen in StreetStyle, that is, the way people dress in the street.
According to Pantone the use of fall-winter seasonal colors:
“They reflect a collective creative consciousness with optimistic goal and the desire to tell a transcendent story.”
The Institute also states that the 2021 trend colors are an expression of a classic British sensibility that offers longevity, durability and perseverance. They are colors that convey an optimistic sense of fun whose essence is creativity and convey confidence .
Source: Adobe
the real key to this fall-winter 2021 season’s colors? The perfect balance between functionality, pragmatism, reinvention and expression of personality. Remember that these trends are always hand in hand with the current context. The ways of consuming have been transformed and this is no exception.
grab your moodboard and start paying attention to the following colors! According to Pantone Color Institute experts, the colors for the fall winter 2021 season are:
1. Illuminating Yellow – PANTONE 13-0647
The number one color belongs to the range of yellows, it promises to take center stage and be one of the most popular for the fall winter season.
On the one hand, this tone conveys joy like all yellows. But on the other hand, as it has a medium greenish component , it also reflects the freshness of nature and its botanical soul. As its name “Illuminating” indicates, this color trend 2021 aims to illuminate our designs and give the touch of light that every composition needs.
Illuminating Yellow gets along very well with black and white colors. A great way to know how to use these colors in addition to following the fall-winter 2021 trends, is to explore color theory in depth.
In this case, this yellow shade denotes joy, optimism and, moreover, it relates to a sunny day.
Here we share its hexadecimal and RGB code for you to incorporate it into your designs:
– RGB 245 223 77
– HEX/HTML F5DF4D
2. Mykonos Blue – PANTONE 18-4434
Mykonos blue evokes a reference to the Aegean Ocean, a dark and elegant blue. An ideal color for those designs in which you are looking to represent confidence, consistency, fidelity and stability. Generally, these tones are used in business sectors and brands with values closer to the traditional ones.
It is expected that the peak of this blue will be during the winter season, due to its connotation of being a cold color and directly related to the feelings of the season, and of course, the weather.
Here we share its hexadecimal and RGB code for you to incorporate it into your designs:
– RGB 0 87 128
– HEX/HTML 005780
3. Leprechaun Green – PANTONE 18-4434
As the name implies, this green alludes to the mythical creature of Irish folklore. We have already seen it since the spring summer season, and it is here to stay. Also known as “English Green or Irish Green”, it is that tone that we usually find in patterns such as tartan.
In terms of graphic design, green is an autumnal color that is related to the forest, special for all kinds of designs related to nature.would you like to start thinking about your next projects inspired by this theme? Download this free botanical color palette and start creating.
Here we share its hexadecimal and RGB code so you can incorporate it into your designs:
RGB 55 134 97
HEX/HTML 378661
4. Fuchsia Fedora – PANTONE 18-2330
Within the range of pink tones, Fuchsia Fedora is considered a flirty color for the fall winter season. The color is associated with both glamour and elegance, as well as boldness and charm.
According to color theory, pink is associated with women as a color with feminine energies. However, this particular shade of fuchsia is a color that represents power, as vibrant shades are capable of standing out on their own.
Here we share its hexadecimal and RGB code for you to incorporate it into your designs:
– RGB 202 66 134
– HEX/HTML CA4286
5. Pale Rosette – PANTONE 13-1716
For this fall winter 2021, Pale Rosette is a color that will be back in force this season. If you don’t feel that the previous fuchsia suits the needs of the design you are doing, this can be a great alternative.
Pale Rosette falls into the pink range, and therefore, it is perceived as a sweet and feminine color that combines very well with orange and yellow tones .
This fall winter, you can use Pale Rosette to make light, fine, soft, elegant and above all, memorable designs!
Here we share its hexadecimal and RGB code for you to incorporate it into your designs:
– RGB 255 187 185
– HEX/HTML FFBBB9
6. Adobe – PANTONE 17-1340
Another of the colors of the fall winter season is Adobe Orange. According to Deck Magazine: “Brown Is The New Black” and this shade will be the fetish color of 2021. It is a perfect balance between orange and brown, ideal to be used in retro style designs .
It is a rust-like tone and is very similar to clay, which brings us back to the feeling of earth, and therefore, of unity. It has the particularity of being a color that goes with all skin types and is expected to be a strong trend, particularly in autumn.
We will also see some derivatives of this brown tone such as beige, camel and toffee. You can incorporate this boom of the fall winter 2021 trend by combining this tone with strident colors such as neon, pink or light blue, as well as with other neutral shades
Here we share its hexadecimal and RGB code for you to incorporate it into your designs:
RGB 163 98 59
HEX/HTML A3623B
7. Fire Whirl Red – PANTONE 18-1453
The color Fire Whirl is in the range of reds and is positioned as another of the trend tones in this autumn-winter 2021. As its name suggests, it is an explosive and strong color, transmitting happiness and spontaneity .
To use this color in your design and respect its dynamic essence and strong presence, it is suggested to pair it with blues. In this way, you will be able to generate a subtle contrast and control the explosive force of Fire Whirl.
Here we share its hexadecimal and RGB code so that you can incorporate it into your designs:
– RGB 167 55 48
– HEX/HTML A73730
8. Rhodonite – PANTONE 19-3838
Rhodonite is a shade between blue and purple, and according to experts it is one of the colors with the most potential.
This shade is one of the most popular trends of the 2021 season and is expected to be at its peak in winter. Rhodonite represents a point of balance, however, it pairs very well with brighter and more explosive colors such as yellows and reds.
Here we share its hexadecimal and RGB code for you to incorporate it into your designs:
RGB 48 44 77
HEX/HTML 302C4D
9. Spring Lake Blue – PANTONE 18-4221
Spring Lake Blue is a color associated with serenity, relaxation and calmness, and also represents intelligence and peace. This 2021 trend color is a reference to the color we see reflected in lakes, so you can also take inspiration from nature to combine it in your designs.
Like the rest of the fall winter 2021 trend colors, it can be accompanied with complementary colors close to yellow, or a yellow as such. Don’t you remember them? Here we leave you the best combinations of complementary colors to inspire you in your next works.
Here we share their hexadecimal and RGB code for you to incorporate into your designs:
– RGB 102 126 145
– HEX/HTML 667E91
10. Root Beer – PANTONE 19-1228
We told you brown tones were the boom, remember? This is an earth-like color and is based on the color of the bark of the Sassafras tree. It is ideal to combine with the other colors of nature such as green, blue and yellow .
It is a very versatile and pleasing to the eye color that you can use whenever you need to generate some darkness in your design without the need to go to black.
Here we share its hexadecimal and RGB code so that you can incorporate it into your designs:
RGB 113 74 65
HEX/HTML 714A41
The four classic colors of the fall winter 2021 season
you already know the 10 trending colors of 2021 that you can’t miss in your designs this 2021! You can use them as protagonists in the creation of an advertisement or in the branding process of a new brand. However, you should always create your color palette with some other more neutral tone that will help you to complement the visual composition.
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You will develop the brand concept
You will see how to generate a communication strategy
Create a brand manual
Determine a launch campaign for networks
According to our teacher,
“Images have absolute storytelling potential.”
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In addition to the top 10 fall winter colors of the season, the Pantone Color Institute categorizes certain colors for their versatility over time. These are the classic colors for fall winter 2021:
1. Coconut Cream – PANTONE 11-1007
A white with reddish tints is what characterizes a Coconut Cream, it is the first on the list for its high versatility of combination with other colors .
Coconut Cream is also associated with the color of pearls, so it represents elegance, fashion and finesse. It is a light color that can help you balance the colors of a design.
As you can see, this is an ideal cool tone with a touch of the warmth of red, ideal to incorporate in your color palette for the winter 2021 trend.
Here we share its hexadecimal and RGB code for you to incorporate it into your designs:
– RGB 238 224 220
– HEX/HTML EEE0DC
2. Ultimate Gray – PANTONE 17-5104
Gray may seem like a boring color, but gray is one of those special colors that you can combine with many colors and never goes out of style.
This color is worn both with vibrant colors to highlight the design, and with muted colors to reflect composure and seriousness. Also, this winter trend color is a soothing and reliable tone, promoting calm and serenity.
Here we share its hexadecimal and RGB code for you to incorporate it into your designs:
– RGB 147 149 151
– HEX/HTML 939597
3. Soybean – PANTONE 13-0919
Soybean falls into the beige shades. Similar to the color of soybeans, it is an excellent choice for any skin type and designs with light blues .
This color is neutral, so it reflects calmness and flexibility. Using beige in your designs will give you a unique visual warmth. 
Here we share its hexadecimal and RGB code for you to incorporate it into your designs:
– RGB 210 194 157
– HEX/HTML D2C29D
4. Olive Branch – PANTONE 18-0527
Last but not least, we have a greenish color, Olive Branch. Inspired by autumn and winter vegetation, it is the color of choice for the season.
This color is linked to maturity and wisdom, ideal for the last days of the year. Also, like other colors on the list, Olive Branch goes well with other nature-inspired colors such as Root Beer. This tone symbolizes growth, one of the fundamental pillars of the winter 2021 trend.
Here we share its hexadecimal and RGB code for you to incorporate it into your designs:
– RGB 106 106 69
HEX/HTML 6A6A45
Design examples with fall-winter 2021 colors
If you haven’t yet read our article on graphic design trends 2021, you’d better get to work and be aware of the latest trends before the end of the year.
In addition to the use of shape, texture and movement, the trendy colors of 2021 are another feature that will make you recognize at a glance an avant-garde design from an old design. Here are some examples that implemented the colors of winter 2021 in their designs:
Blue Shades in Fashion Design
Source: Vogue
Orange and green tones in Illustrations
Source: Urban Outfitters
Green and black tones in Editorial Design
Source: Vogue Spain
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