As we inch closer to the end of summer, it's time to begin looking forward to everything ahead of us in the new season. Cooler weather, vibrant colors blanketing the earth, and the woody scent of pine needles beneath your feet. These are all part of what makes fall a season for the senses. With the earth changing before our very eyes, this time of year brings us closer to nature than ever.
Our 2026 Fall Solids are inspired by the deep colors of the season. Meet Oxford, Pine, Ochre, Ember, and Burgundy, a palette of warm, earthy colors that capture the magic of autumn and remind us of all the comforts of crisp evenings and the glowing dance of falling leaves. Here's how this new collection compares to similar solids from our archives.
Oxford
Meet Oxford, a dark slate blue. This shade of blue is reminiscent of the sky at dusk, when the sun sets earlier in the evening.
- Compared to Atlantic, Oxford is cooler and more blue. Atlantic is more of a teal blue, while Oxford is not as warm in tone.
- Compared to Baltic, Oxford is a little lighter and more muted. Baltic is a deep teal, but Oxford is more like a muted navy.
- Compared to Tahoe, Oxford is more muted and soft. Tahoe is a dark navy but more vibrant than Oxford.
- Compared to Steel, Oxford is a little darker. The two colors are very similar in tone and hue, but Steel is slightly lighter.
Pine
Meet Pine, a cool, dark muted green. This color is the cool green of fallen pine needles covering a forest floor.
- Compared to Fir, Pine is lighter and cooler in tone. Fir is a dark olive green with yellow undertones, while Pine is brighter and more blue-toned.
- Compared to Thyme, Pine is darker and slightly cooler in tone. Thyme is a dusty sage green, while Pine is darker with more blue.
- Compared to Evergreen, Pine is more muted and cool-toned. Evergreen is a dark green that is brighter than Pine, which is more wintry and less saturated.
- Compared to Hunter, Pine is a little paler and cool-toned. Hunter is a true hunter green with yellow undertones, while Pine has more blue undertones.
Ochre
Meet Ochre, a deep, muted gold. This color is the deep gold of a yellow maple leaf in the fall.
- Compared to Marigold, Ochre is a little darker and more muted. The two colors are both gold, but Marigold is a brighter gold, while Ochre is a darker gold.
- Compared to Wheat, Ochre is much darker and saturated. Wheat is a very pale gold and almost light grey in color, while Ochre is a dark gold.
- Compared to Honey, Ochre is darker and more muted. Honey is a light yellow that's perfect for spring and summer, while Ochre is a moodier gold for fall.
- Compared to Mustard, Ochre is darker and more golden brown. Mustard is a dark yellow, while Ochre is a dark gold.
Ember
Meet Ember, a reddish-brown terracotta. This warm shade of reddish-brown looks like cinnamon spice.
- Compared to Apricot, Ember is more red. The two colors are similar in tone, but Apricot is more orange, while Ember looks closer to a reddish-brown.
- Compared to Sienna, Ember is a little darker and cooler. Sienna is lighter and brighter, while Ember is more toned down with a reddish-brown hue.
- Compared to Rust, Ember is more muted and red. Rust is a burnt orange, while Ember is a reddish terracotta with a softer look.
- Compared to Spice, Ember is more reddish in hue. The two colors are similar in tone, but Spice is more of a brownish orange, while Ember is more of a brownish red.
Burgundy
Meet Burgundy, a muted maroon that is a classic color from an autumn harvest.
- Compared to Scarlet, Burgundy has more of a purple hue. Scarlet is a dark red color, while Burgundy is a deep wine color.
- Compared to Cardinal, Burgundy is darker, more muted, and more purple. Cardinal is a vibrant red and ever so slightly cool-toned, while Burgundy is cooler and wine-colored.
- Compared to Crimson, Burgundy is much more purple. Crimson is a true red, while Burgundy is a deeper purple-red.
- Compared to Ruby, Burgundy is more of a wine-red. The two colors are similar in tone, with Ruby being more of a dark red and Burgundy having more purple.
