COLORMATCH

OCTOBER · WEEK 1 · 2026

5 color pairings · hex codes and ready-to-copy AI image prompts

Pantone's Spring/Summer 2027 report landed two weeks ago, and its loudest idea is a collision: saturated chili and hibiscus reds set against cool botanical greens and lavenders. This week's five palettes follow that tension from the runway to a re-released Pixar sunset, with a butter-and-cocoa reset for when the eyes need rest.

  1. 01Chili & Princess#1D4E9E · #B8243B · #DDD6A3 · #0D1633
  2. 02Waterfall Lavender#8CCBBE · #CBC6E3 · #F4F2EC · #1B2B2A
  3. 03Radiator Springs Dusk#C4572F · #F2B880 · #F6E3C4 · #23211F
  4. 04Hibiscus Velvet#BE1E5A · #0B4F3F · #EBD9B4
  5. 05Butter & Cocoa#F6E7A1 · #E9DFCC · #3B2A22

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