A Fresh Palette: The 7 Biggest Men’s Colour Trends For Spring 2025

The sense of relief is palpable when the evenings begin to get brighter and the temperature starts to climb. Not least because it means you can shed the big coat and all the dark, wintry colours to return to a lighter, more relaxed way of dressing.

There’s a lot of focus on the types of garments themselves, and while it is undoubtedly important to ensure your wardrobe is well stocked with the requisite spring staples, it’s not the only aspect of transitional style that needs attention. We’d argue that colour is every bit as important.

The best colours to splash across your seasonal rotation are those that mirror the natural shift in light and temperature. We’re talking fresher, softer tones that still have enough depth to layer like winter pieces. Below, we’ve rounded up a few shades you should consider, along with some key info on skin-tone matching and tips for easy styling.

Olive Green

Olive green is earthy and fresh, perfect for that crisp transitional weather. You might think of it more as an autumnal shade, but it works just as well on the way out of winter as it does leading into it.

It’s military-adjacent, which, as anyone with even a passing interest in men’s fashion will know, means it’s always in style. At the same time, it’s softer than black or navy, which makes it easier to wear on those bright, sunny spring days.

Best For

Medium to dark skin tones. Works well with warmer complexions thanks to its yellow undertones.

What to buy

Riffing on its military connotations, field jackets, overshirts and cargo pants all work well in this colour for spring.

Combine them with off-white, sand or ecru for a clean tonal look, and use a splash of orange from a beanie, cap or scarf to set it off.

Ecru

Cleaner and lighter than straight-up beige, but softer and calmer than a stark crisp white – ecru is the comfortable middle ground, suggesting warmth without straying fully into summer territory.

Plus, it looks great with darker spring colours for a touch of sharp contrast in your outfits.

Best For

Ecru works well with most skin tones, but those with darker or olive skin will find it particularly flattering.

What To Buy

Denim is the way to go here, specifically a nice pair of straight-leg jeans. Lighter legwear can really make an outfit pop, and the denim is thick enough to cope with the chill that lingers in the air at this time of year.

Use it to soften bolder colours and balance darker ones.

Light Grey

Don’t get caught in the trap of thinking grey is boring. OK, so it might not have the punch of burnt orange or the elegance of ice blue, but it’s basically the glue that holds wardrobes together, figuratively speaking at least.

It’s understated, neutral and reflects the spring’s soft light. Use it as a base colour upon which to build with bolder colours.

Best For

Put simply, there’s no one it doesn’t work for. Light grey is about as versatile as they come.

What To Buy

Are you heading to a wedding this spring? Light grey is the perfect colour for your suit. In a linen or wool-silk blend, it feels relaxed and modern.

It works well with pastels and bold colours alike, giving you plenty of room to add some personality via your shirt or tie—or both.

Dusty Pink

Real men wear pink. Or so goes the antiquated saying. We think a better way to phrase it is that wearing pink is a marker of confidence, which makes it a powerful tool in your sartorial playbook.

Dusty pink is a good place to start. It’s not as brash as fuchsia or salmon, but it still gets the job done and works beautifully in the spring.

Best For

If you have fair to medium skin, this one is a winner. The good news is that it works well with both cool and warm undertones.

What To Buy

Opt for pink tops like Oxford shirts, sweatshirts or camp collar shirts layered under navy or olive for contrast.

Avoid overdoing it, too. We’d say a single pink piece per outfit is definitely enough.

Powder Blue

Cool, clean and immediately evocative of fresh spring skies when the clouds first begin to disperse, it offers a more refined, corporate-office-friendly take on traditional pastels—freshness without overwhelming the eye.

Best For

Cool undertones. But the palest of the pale might want to avoid it as it could make you appear a tad washed out.

What To Buy

A crisp sky blue shirt is a classic, but consider knitwear or overshirts too. Layer beneath navy tailoring or over white tees.

The obvious way to incorporate it is through denim – a nice pair of light wash straight-leg jeans, to be precise.

Camel

This dark shade of beige, often found on wool overcoats, perfectly bridges winter and spring. It has enough weight to feel grounded on colder days but can be lifted easily with lighter spring tones.

Best For

It’s most at home with medium to darker skin tones. Warmer complexions tend to carry camel better.

What To Buy

In a word: outerwear. Camel macs, trench coats, or unstructured blazers are all ideal vehicles for this colour.

Pair it with anything other than too many varying beiges and off-whites, and it’ll work a treat.

Navy Blue

Perennially relevant and seasonless. That’s navy blue.

It’s a true four-season colour, and in spring it acts as a dark contrast against lighter hues without the all-out harshness of black.

Best For

All skin tones. That’s the beauty of it.

How To Wear

Navy is rarely the star of the show. Instead of placing it front and centre, use it as a grounding layer. Think navy overshirts, lightweight suits or knitwear.

Wear it with bolder, brighter accent colours for contrast. It’s also ideal for tonal layering with lighter blues if you’re a fan of the tonal look.