The Blue family leads the Fall 2016 collections in the form of Riverside, a cool and calming hue with a subtle sophistication.

Airy Blue, a nod to one half of the PANTONE Color of the Year 2016, Serenity, that evokes a feeling of weightlessness.

In contrast to the stability that serves as the backbone of the Fall 2016 palette, Aurora Red adds a welcome punch. A bold Red that is warm and sensual, Aurora Red gets the metaphorical blood of the palette and the collections pumping, in a way that breeds unmistakable confidence.

Sharkskin serves as a neutral with an edge. Pair-able with almost any fall color whether bright or muted, Sharkskin is a color that the rest of the palette can literally and theoretically rest on. While several Grays have come through the fall collections, this particular shade showcases practicality through a dependable but contemporary lens.

Warm Taupe, a hearty, grounded and approachable neutral harkens back to our search for reassurance and stability, and pairs well with each of the top 10 shades of the Fall 2016 season.

Potter’s Clay takes the palette back to what we might expect for fall and winter fashions, but has an added degree of sophistication and inherent layering. This warm orange-toned shade has emerged as another strong foundation for the fall palette.

Lush Meadow, as its name suggests, brings to mind fresh botanicals and foliage. Rich and elegant, vibrant and sophisticated, this Green shade displays a brightness, panache and depth of color that elevates the overall elegance woven through this season’s collections.

A fall and winter version of the Pinks we’re used to seeing in spring, Dusty Cedar is a dustier rose-toned Pink shade with some complexity that nods to the other half of the Pantone Color of the Year 2016, Rose Quartz.

Lending itself to fabulously interesting and vibrant color combinations, Bodacious speaks to the gender fluidity we’ve come to see with designers’ use of color. Surprising for the fall palette, this versatile Purple shade can be used monochromatically with colors in the Pink and Red family, or just as easily with Spicy Mustard or Potter’s Clay. The bright, rich Purple, with its hints of a more sophisticated Pink, transforms fashion accents into fashion statements.

In a shift from previous seasons, the spicier, zestier Yellows we are seeing for Fall 2016 are exemplified through Spicy Mustard, an unexpected and unusual but welcome addition. Bouncing elegantly off other colors in the palette and adding another splash of uplifting vibrancy, Spicy Mustard is an exotic addition that comes through in both the abstract and the more defined geometric accents designers have employed this season.