The Best Fall/Winter 2025 Color Pairings to Wear Now

Bored of the basics? Get experimental with these color combos—from honey and espresso to plum and lime.

Color Combinations from the Fall/Winter 2025 Runways

The Fall/Winter 2025 runways played matchmaker on the color wheel. Light cut through dark, cool tones warmed up the heat, and rich colors clashed on purpose. But they weren’t just happy accidents; these pairings resurfaced from city to city, making their case as the most unforgettable color duos, ready to wear no matter what the season.

Espresso and Honey

pfw-colors-black-yellow-2 - MEGA — ^{Brown + yellow}

What’s not to love about caffeine and gold? The brown keeps the yellow grounded, while the honey adds the perfect pop of warmth. Channel Elie Saab and MSGM with a deep brown sweater atop a yellow button-up, or take it up a notch by tucking the sleeves with chunky gold bracelets.

Smoke and Ice

pfw-colors-blue-gray-2 - MEGA — ^{gray + blue}

It’s not the most novel, but it’s anything but boring. The blue tempers the gray without grounding the depth. It could be your ticket to achieving ‘corpcore’ with ease, or your go-to for brunch with a flowy blouse, linen trousers, and just enough polish to look effortlessly neat.

Cherry and Blue

pfw-colors-blue-red-2 - MEGA — ^{red + blue}

This is a passionate tango of opposites. To cop this color combination, you need not go 50/50. Instead, flirt in accents, like a cherry-red bag with a navy set, or a bold lip that plays off a vibrant blue blouse. A strappy blue sandal or even the subtle linings on your shirt can do the trick.

Butter and Graphite

pfw-colors-yellow-gray-22 - MEGA — pfw-colors-yellow-gray-22

This color duo emerged as one of the most sophisticated pairings to grace the runway. The yellow softens the cool distance of graphite, creating this smooth and subtle tug-of-war. Get the look by keeping the yellow as an accent—an inner shirt or bag—while letting the graphite take the lead.

Sage and Chestnut

pfw-colors-green-brown-2 - MEGA — ^{green + brown}

This color combination is a luxe spin on earthy. This is perfect for those who love their dark hues but want a touch of something playful yet elevated. It mimics the tones of a nature-filled summer—think sage green linen dress and chestnut espadrilles.

Rosewood and Scarlet

pfw-colors-pink-red-22 - MEGA — pfw-colors-pink-red-22

Pink and red have been a long-standing love affair. The pink tempers the red’s fiery passion, creating a pairing that can be feminine or electric depending on how it’s styled. Integrate prints as seen in Monse or keep it sleek with accents like in Elie Saab.

Plum and Lime

pfw-colors-purple-green-2 - MEGA — ^{Purple + green}

This is a surprising collision of depth and zing. We’re not aiming for the mystery-solving Daphne Blake here, but something more regal and refined. Break the intensity with a lighter color, like Gucci’s subtle use of cream, or allow the lime to cut through deeper plum tones for a striking contrast.

Photos: THE IMPRESSION