WGSN and Coloro's 'Transformative Teal' Is the Official Colour of 2026

Every year, there’s one colour that quietly signals what’s coming next. Not just what we’ll wear, but how we’ll live with it. How we’ll feel in our spaces, what we’ll gravitate toward, and what starts to matter more. For 2026, that colour is Transformative Teal.

WGSN and Coloro have named Transformative Teal their Colour of the Year for 2026, and this one feels especially intentional. It’s a fluid blend of deep blue and aquatic green, landing somewhere between calm and momentum. Not trend-for-trend’s-sake, but a reflection of where the world is shifting.

2026 is being framed as a year of redirection, with people questioning outdated systems, asking more from brands, and holding themselves to higher standards too. Transformative Teal fits right into that moment. It feels grounding without being dull, refreshing without trying too hard.

The climate crisis is no longer abstract, and WGSN points to clear changes in how consumers are responding. People are thinking further ahead. They’re paying attention to sustainability, ethical production, and environmental impact. Colour, in this context becomes a value signal.

Transformative Teal reflects an earth-first mindset. It pulls from nature’s most restorative elements, water and greenery, and turns them into something modern and wearable. Colour that feels calming, regenerative, and quietly confident. It doesn’t demand attention, but it naturally draws you in.

On the Runways, Already Making Waves

Designers have been leaning into this shift well before the official announcement. Teal tones, blue-green blends, and aquatic shades have been surfacing across recent fashion weeks, showing up in ways that feel deliberate rather than decorative.

At London College of Fashion and Lanvin, the colour appeared in plush textures and statement outerwear, giving it depth and presence. Elie Saab brought it into eveningwear, proving it can be just as refined as it is grounded. In menswear, Casablanca and Denzilpatrick took a more relaxed approach, using teal in sporty, everyday silhouettes that felt effortless and modern.

From Liandra Off Season 2025 to Qasimi Spring Summer 2025 and Casablanca’s Fall Winter collections, Transformative Teal moves easily across seasons, genders, and aesthetics.

WGSN and Coloro have a strong history of getting it right. Digital Lavender shaped 2023. Apricot Crush brought warmth to 2024. Future Dusk defined 2025 with its moody, in-between energy. Each of these colours travelled seamlessly across fashion, beauty, interiors, packaging, and branding.

Transformative Teal is next, and it’s positioned to do the same. Expect it in nail colours, eyeshadows, home spaces, activewear, and even tech accessories.

Search data shows growing interest in blue and green tones, with searches for teal rising by 9 percent year-on-year. People are actively drawn to colours that feel soothing but meaningful, familiar yet forward-looking.

What this really tells us is that Transformative Teal is instinctive. It mirrors how people want to feel heading in 2026; more calmer, steadier, and more connected to the world around them.

Transformative Teal is intentional, it makes sense for a moment when change feels necessary. It’s wearable, livable, and deeply aligned with a broader shift toward responsibility, restoration, and renewal.