The autumn colours for 2026 are indigo blue, berry red, olive, walnut brown and a soft grey. We've fallen for them here in the editorial team, and the best part is that they look even better together. Take indigo as your base, add two of the others and let one of them stand out a little more. Here are the two combinations we keep coming back to right now.
The five autumn colours (and why they work together)
None of the colours shout. They share the same slightly muted tone, so you can mix them without overthinking it.
- Indigo blue. Softer than black and just as easy to match. Dark denim counts.
- Soft grey. Calms a look down and makes stronger colours pop.
- Berry red. The colour that gets noticed. One piece is enough.
- Olive. Earthy and warm, and kinder than khaki to most skin tones.
- Walnut brown. Our new favourite for when we'd otherwise have reached for black.
Combination 1: indigo, grey and berry red
We start with head-to-toe denim and let berry red sneak in through the middle. Denim Shaped Jacket is fitted at the waist and has balloon sleeves, so the shape shows even with layers underneath. Under the jacket we've got a berry red Lace Detail Singlet with the lace trim peeking out at the hem. With Front Seam Jeans, which have a high waist and wide, flared legs, you suddenly have a look that works for both lunch and dinner.
Feeling bolder? Swap the jeans for Lace Detail Trousers in the same berry red shade. Wide legs, an elasticated waist and lace at the hem.
For the office, we swap the denim for grey. Funnel Neck Top has a high neck, short wide sleeves and a fitted waist, and in berry red it makes a pair of grey Straight High Waist Suit Trousers much more fun. The trousers have a high waist and straight legs and come in three leg lengths. Handy when you switch between sneakers and heels.
Combination 2: indigo, olive and walnut brown
This one is warmer and more relaxed. Knitted Wool Blend Wide Sleeve Sweater in blue is knitted in a wool blend, with wide sleeves and dropped shoulders. Paired with olive green Straight High Waist Suit Trousers, you get knit on top and tailoring below. The office by day, afterwork in the evening, same outfit.
Prefer olive on top? Knitted Sweater is soft, with a round neck and a loose fit. Heading out in the evening? Go for Long Sleeve Lace Top in stretchy lace with a high neck instead.
And then walnut brown, which makes everything feel a little more luxurious. Long Faux Fur Coat is long and lined and closes with press studs. We plan to wear it well into winter. Under the coat: Soft Suit Barrel Trousers with a high waist and rounded barrel legs.
How to find your own colour combination
- Start with a base. Indigo or brown at the bottom, grey or olive in between and berry red when something needs to stand out.
- Match the intensity. Muted colours with muted colours. That's why olive and berry red work, while olive and neon green clash.
- Mix materials. Denim, knitwear, lace and faux fur make even tone-on-tone feel alive.
Frequently asked questions about autumn colours
Which colours are in for autumn 2026?
For us, it's indigo blue, berry red, olive, walnut brown and soft grey this autumn. They all have a muted, earthy tone, so they work with each other and with what you already have at home.
Which colours go with olive green?
Indigo blue, walnut brown, black and off-white. If you want more contrast, berry red is a good choice, since the colours share the same muted tone.
What goes with berry red or burgundy trousers?
Grey, denim or black is easiest. If you want to try something bolder, go tone-on-tone with a top or cardigan in the same colour.
Can you wear brown and black together?
Yes, absolutely. Brown and black look great together, especially in different materials. Try a brown faux fur coat over black trousers.
Which colour will you start with? Find it among blue clothes, red clothes, green clothes, brown clothes and grey clothes. Or start with this autumn's layers in knitwear and coats.