It Girls Will Be Wearing These 7 Easy But Elegant Colour Pairings This Spring
Keep scrolling to discover the seven colour combinations that every it girl will be wearing in spring 2026.
Anyone who knows me will tell you that I live in neutrals, regardless of the time of year. Even now, in spring—a season synonymous with bolder, brighter colours—I rarely stray from the black, white and grey hues that remain within my comfort zone. As a minimalist, these pared-back tones are my go-to, but to be honest, they often feel too same-y and a bit boring, especially in the warmer months. So, for spring 2026, I’ve been on the hunt for some fresher colour combinations that look elevated and chic without feeling too out there.
And it’s clear from the spring/summer 2026 runways that the minimal, “quiet-luxury”-inspired hues that dominated last year are taking a backseat to brighter colours that will add interest to an outfit. However, if you’re a pared-back dresser like me, this doesn’t need to feel intimidating at all. From deep plums paired with rich onyx to mood-boosting buttery yellow worn with pretty powdery pinks, it’s clear that fashion people are taking the fun that comes from injecting brighter colour into their outfits and combining them with more muted hues that still feel wearable this season. And below, I’ve rounded up the seven elegant colour combinations that look cool for 2026, are easy to copy and remain well within my comfort zone.
Keep scrolling to discover the seven colour combinations that every it girl will be wearing in spring 2026.
1. Cherry Red + Caramel
Style Notes: Practically a neutral in the wardrobes of fashion people these days, cherry red is one of the biggest colour trends of both last and this year. It's bold, eye-catching, and most importantly, pairs well with all neutrals, including camel tones, as Chloe Butler has proven above.
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This is high up on my luxury wishlist.
Linen season is finally here!
So chic.
Wear with sandals, trainers and ballet flats alike.
2. Midnight Blue + Chocolate Brown
Style Notes: Midnight blue and chocolate brown are hues you might initially expect to see throughout the colder months; however, Sylvie Mus makes a very good case for bringing this chic colour combo into the spring season as well. Both shades act as softer alternatives to black that feel a lot less stark, but they also remain wearable and pared-back.
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Perfect for those chillier spring days.
This skirt looks way more expensive than its £28 price tag.
Between the deep midnight hue and the slinky satin fabrication, this dress is so beautiful.
Dark brown suede will always get a yes from me.
3. Powdery Pink + Butter Yellow
Style Notes: Pale, buttery yellow has been trending for a few years now, but it feels no less relevant in 2026. The way to make it feel really fresh for spring? Pair it with the soft, powdery pinks that were spotted all over the spring/summer 2026 runways.
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This will act as the base layer for so many of your spring outfits.
Yes, to this entire outfit.
The perfect spring event dress.
These will go with everything.
4. Forest Green + Slate Grey
Style Notes: Grey can sometimes feel a bit boring, especially throughout the spring and summer, but pairing it with a chic forest green hue will easily take this shade from simple to sleek. I love how both of these hues are muted and pared-back but also manage to feel fresh and elevated.
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Wear on it's own now, and layer it over a white button-down shirt come autumn.
Bermuda shorts are the warm-weather alternative to tailored trousers.
Demellier's viral Stockholm tote now comes in this forest green suede iteration.
No one will guess these are from the high street.
5. Plum + Ink Black
Style Notes: After burgundy hues dominated last autumn and winter, its more vibrant older sister, plum, is taking the forefront for spring 2026. To make it feel wearable, I’d take a cue from Dawn Tan and pair it with simple but chic black hues.
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A simple satin tank will serve you well on spring evenings out.
You'll reach for these in autumn and winter, too.
The styling possibilities are endless.
I want the matching top as well.
6. Chartreuse + Cream
Style Notes: Regarded as BRAT green’s sophisticated older cousin, chartreuse is the colour trend that I don’t think any of us ever saw coming. It’s a controversial one for sure, but this vibrant hue can easily be grounded by pairing it with elegant cream and ecru shades.
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This comes in four other wearable shades.
No notes.
Accessories are the easiest way to incorporate colour into an outfit.
Just add a chartreuse knit and heeled flip-flops.
7. Ivory + Onyx
Style Notes: If colours just aren't your thing, then you can never go wrong with pairing black and white together. More elevated than simply going head-to-toe monochrome, but still minimal and pared-back, this fail-proof combo will literally never date.
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Funnel-neck jackets are having a moment.
The white contrast lace hem is so simple, yet so effective.
H&M's wide jeans come editor-approved.
Heeled flip-flops are big news for 2026.
