Pinterest saves are skyrocketing! The 5 must-follow trending colors of 2026 — which shade will you use to light up your whole year?

Color is the magical key to setting the mood for the whole year! Beyond Pantone‘s Color of the Year, “Cloud Dancer,” and WGSN’s “Transformative Teal,” what other shades will take center stage? Pinterest’s newly released 2026 color palette has the answer. Ranging from calm and soothing to bold and energetic to natural hues, each swatch points to this year’s trends in fashion, beauty, and home interiors. Get ready to take notes!

• Related reading: 2026 Color of the Year revealed early! Make a note of Transformative Teal

Cool Blue

As Pinterest noted in its earlier 2026 trend forecast, pale blue with a glacial indigo cast has been rapidly gaining traction in searches and creative boards around the world. Cooler and icier, Cool Blue is as pure as the first breath of air on a winter morning, with a modern, crisp look that’s utterly captivating.

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Jade

Following the forest green trend of 2025, “Jade” takes center stage in 2026. Somewhere between mint and moss, it carries a soft, tranquil earthiness, like a quiet forest in a dream that makes you want to take a deep breath. The shade also evokes life’s little pleasures: a healthy avocado breakfast, a matcha latte, or green light streaming through the window in the afternoon, gentle and soothing.

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Plum Noir

This shade has been all over social media lately! A deep purple with reddish-brown undertones, it feels like wine poured into velvet: understated yet full of sophisticated drama. Its saves and search numbers have surged this year, nearly replacing burgundy. Its unforgettable, mysterious allure is well worth trying!

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Wasabi

This electric Wasabi yellow-green has been making frequent appearances on 2026 runways. Like an untamable high-voltage current, it instantly lights up makeup, outfits, and inspiration boards, while bringing a powerful burst of energy to this year’s creativity and everyday life.

Persimmon

I believe Taylor Swift deserves at least some of the credit for this color’s soaring searches and saves! Warm persimmon orange is like a ray of sunshine, representing pure joy and confidence while reflecting people’s desire for positive, optimistic energy. Whether you wear it or use it as an accent in everyday life, it can put you in a good mood all day.

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