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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lara Owen

Turquoise to tangerine: 5 colour trends defining 2026

From Alisha Boe to Timothee Chalamet – here are this year’s biggest colour trends (Alamy/PA) - (Alamy/PA)

After seasons dominated by chocolate brown, burgundy and the ubiquitous butter yellow, fashion seems to have turned up the saturation for 2026.

This summer’s palette looks deliciously zesty with lime, tangerine and lemon yellow cropping up across the catwalks, while turquoise and lavender have also been given a punchier make-over.

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