Most common colors at Paris Fashion Week SS26 womenswear: black (25.3%), white (18.2%) and chocolate (12.1%). Biggest risers: charcoal (4.2% → 7.4%), mustard (2.2% → 3.5%) and camel (3.4% → 4.5%).
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Updated October 2, 2026
Top 10 of 46 colors
Ranked by share of looks.
Black 25.3%
19-0303 TCX −24.4 pts
White 18.2%
17-4919 TCX −4.6 pts
Chocolate 12.1%
19-1214 TCX −2.0 pts
Smoke 9.5%
12-4806 TCX −1.2 pts
Beige Twins 9.0%
13-4308 TCX ±0.0 pts
Steel 7.8%
14-1323 TCX +0.6 pts
Charcoal 7.4%
19-0205 TCX +3.2 pts
Sand 5.6%
16-1260 TCX −0.6 pts
Lavender 5.4%
16-0952 TCX −1.2 pts
Taupe 4.7%
12-0908 TCX −1.8 pts
Rank, share of looks and change for the other 36 colors
This preview shows the numbers for the top ten. Each trend below has its own page.
Colors in the press
53 of the articles we read on Paris womenswear discuss its colors. Named most: black (21 articles), white (18 articles) and blush (8 articles). Each trend page sets the reports next to its numbers.
Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source.
Harper's Bazaar India · Oct 1, 2025 · Season review
Everything we loved at Paris Fashion Week SS26 (until now)- Midnight Blue: Courrèges opened with navy and teal transparent pieces.
- Lavender: Stella McCartney showed lilac ruffles in its feather-free eveningwear.
- Beige Twins: Mugler shaped hourglass jackets in beige and camel.
Who What Wear · Oct 9, 2025 · Trend report
I Just Got Back From Paris Fashion Week—These Are 6 Key Trends I Know Will Matter Next Season- Black: Dior, Acne Studios, McQueen and Ann Demeulemeester gave the gothic mood head-to-toe black.
- Taupe: Mugler used taupe in its futuristic looks; Stella McCartney showed a shortened taupe suede trench.
- Beige Twins: Mugler included beige in its palette of futuristic tailoring.
WWD · Oct 6, 2025 · Show review
Chanel Spring 2026: Reaching for the Stars- Scarlet: The ballgown with the cropped shirt was scarlet, trimmed with wispy feather-like strands.
- Black: Evening separates and slinky gowns stayed within beige, ivory and black.
- Beige Twins: Chanel used beige, ivory and black for fluid evening separates and gowns.
Vogue · Oct 5, 2025 · Show review
Akris Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection- Black: The show followed the painting panels, starting in black and white before moving to blues and reds.
- White: White opened the color progression, alongside black.
- Royal Blue: Akris made a cobalt bomber jacket from organza.
Vogue · Oct 4, 2025 · Show review
Hermès Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear CollectionVogue · Sep 30, 2025 · Show review
Dries Van Noten Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection
Rising and fading
Change in share of looks against SS25.
All 46 colors, ranked
This preview shows the top three of each list.
SS26 womenswear Paris colors in full
| On this page | In T-Fashion |
|---|---|
| Share of looks per color | Every look behind each color, by designer and city |
| Rising and fading, top 3 | All 46 colors, with every sort |
| Closest Pantone code | The full tone palette of each color |
| Snapshot as of the last update | Updated as each show is analyzed |
| – | Moodboards, concepts and tech packs from the same looks |
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Questions
- What are the Spring 2026 color trends at Paris Fashion Week?
- By share of looks: black (25.3%), white (18.2%), chocolate (12.1%), smoke (9.5%), beige twins (9.0%), steel (7.8%), charcoal (7.4%), sand (5.6%), lavender (5.4%), taupe (4.7%).
- Which colors are rising for spring 2026?
- charcoal (4.2% → 7.4%), mustard (2.2% → 3.5%), camel (3.4% → 4.5%).
- Which colors are fading?
- black (49.7% → 25.3%), white (22.8% → 18.2%), chocolate (14.1% → 12.1%).