Color Trends for Spring 2010

Spring and summer naturally evoke feelings of

calm ocean waters and tranquil beach vacations

in cool, vibrant, tropical Turquoise. This soothing

hue from the blue-green family conjures feelings

of escape, especially when paired with Amparo

Blue. With more warmth than the typical spring

navy, this particular shade of blue is extremely

appealing because of its brighter, more energetic

attitude. Like the scent of a blossoming flower,

Violet lends a romantic air to the warm-weather

palette. This intriguing purplish hue is a distinctive

addition to any wardrobe.

Yellow has made its mark on fashion and spring

will further this trend with gleaming Aurora.

Reminiscent of the first glimpse of yellow as the

sun begins to rise over the horizon, this shimmering,

slightly greenish yellow adds a bold infusion.

Energy continues to surge throughout the warmer

hues of spring, leading to provocative Fusion

Coral. This inviting orange connects directly to

tangy Tomato Purée, this season’s classic red.

Pair it with Turquoise for a retro look.

Thoughtful, cautious neutrals provide a dependable

backbone to the brights of spring. Kick back and

enjoy the bubbly luxury of Pink Champagne. This

delicate, wispy tint is the season’s newest neutral.

The melding of Pink Champagne, Tomato Purée

and Amparo Blue is a refreshing take on the classic

springtime combination of red, white and blue.

Three additional neutrals round out the palette.

Tuscany, a warm beige hue, provides the perfect

backdrop and works well as a solid base color with

dynamic accents like Fusion Coral or Violet. Dried

Herb is the ultimate green neutral, pairing well with

all other colors. Ideal for bigger ticket items, cool

Eucalyptus is the eternal, practical gray. Choose

this nuanced neutral and add brightly colored

exclamation points in shoes, jewelry and handbags.