Product Forecast

Women's Footwear &

Accessories Colour
Forecast A/W 23/24
Colour confidence will be firmly on the agenda for A/W
23/24 womenʼs palettes. Wellness oranges, near-neons, and
reds and blues inspired by space travel will sit alongside
neutrals with long-term appeal

Jane Collins
12.14.21 · 16 minutes

@aureliefontan.design
Overview
A er a period of immense challenge, consumers will adjust and focus on building for
the future in A/W 23/24. Our Women's Footwear & Accessories Colour Forecast
encapsulates the diverse lifestyle influences and motivational forces that will drive
consumers as we head into 2024, including wellbeing, discovery, transformation,
simplicity and pleasure.
There will be a stronger and more holistic focus on health and healing, and this will
see so , mindful pastels evolve into brighter, digitally infused wellness colours that
feel playful and energising.
Rest and recuperation will also be important as consumers remain sensitive to over-
stimulation, and this, combined with a broader understanding of environmental
issues and the ongoing desire to relax and recharge outside, will boost the
importance of natural, quiet colours and timeless, classic neutrals that link to
longevity.
On the flipside, travel and discovery will reignite the imagination. Near-neons will
reflect the rebound of consumer optimism, and stimulating hyper-brights will
return, inspired by growing interest in the metaverse, space travel and commerce,
and the pursuit of pleasure.
In this report, we provide direction on colour messages and usages for all
categories, including the season's five key colours: Digital Lavender, Astro Dust,
Galactic Cobalt, Sage Leaf and Apricot Crush.

@2055youth

1
 Bitter Lemon (S) Basalt (A)
* All colour names are speci c to WGSN. For colour codes, please refer to the following colour system reference pages: Coloro / Pantone TCX

13-0650 TCX 049-86-36 18-4214 TCX 103-45-01

Carambola (S) Pumice (A)
15-0956 TCX 036-74-35 14-4501 TCX 031-77-03
Sundial (S) Mindful Mauve (S)
16-1148 TCX 028-59-26 17-3014 TCX 147-55-21
Dark Oak (S) Violet Light (S)
19-1016 TCX 017-23-07 18-3737 TCX 134-42-26
Oat Milk (L-T) Digital Lavender (S)
14-1208 TCX 030-69-10 15-3716 TCX 134-67-16
Candied Orange (S) Lazuli Blue (S)
16-1164 TCX 026-58-35 19-3953 TCX 122-25-24
Apricot Crush (A) Galactic Cobalt (A)
15-1247 TCX 024-65-27 19-3952 TCX 120-28-32
Ginger Biscuit (A) Tranquil Blue (S)
18-1250 TCX 022-40-26 17-4139 TCX 114-57-24
Beacon Orange (S) Glacial Blue (A)
17-1464 TCX 020-54-37 14-4123 TCX 112-75-11
Intense Rust (S) Seafoam (S)
18-1442 TCX 015-33-25 13-5309 TCX 088-76-13
Astro Dust (A) Malachite (A)
17-1537 TCX 010-42-20 19-5421 TCX 078-33-24
Crimson (A) Sage Leaf (A)
18-1657 TCX 010-38-36 18-5611 TCX 072-45-06
Luscious Red (S) Liquid Lime (S)
17-1663 TCX 010-46-36 15-0545 TCX 060-71-33
Luminous Pink (S) Green Fig (A)

/ Pantone Coated
18-2436 TCX 154-51-37 15-6317 TCX 062-71-14
Women's footwear and accessories colour

Pink Clay (S) Bay Leaf (S)

14-1309 TCX 014-73-08 16-0430 TCX 051-62-15

tones and grounding neutrals. Blues, purples and

newness, and Ginger Biscuit resurfacing to add an

continues to expand into energised hues, with the
colours are seasonal (S) for A/W 23/24, annual (A)
over 40% of colours have been carried over from

considered approach to colour development. To

hyper-brights return, which are offset by darker

The women's footwear and accessories palette

taken from the Global Colour Forecast, where

This seasonal edit sees electrifying near-neon

sustainability goals, we have annotated which
provides a category-specific edit of 30 shades

for the whole of 2024, and long-term (L-T) for

activating mid-tone of Apricot Crush adding

greys become more dominant, and orange
help with your long-term forecasting and
previous seasons to encourage a more

intense shot of colour to browns.

Palette A/W 23/24

2024 and beyond.

2
Women's footwear and accessories core colours
Palette A/W 23/24

The core colours encompass 10 must-have classic

19-1934 TCX

19-1220 TCX

18-0529 TCX

19-3932 TCX

17-5104 TCX
tones. These provide the foundation for a
seasonless colour strategy to build your ranges

Cranberry Juice (L-T)

Midnight Blue (L-T)

around. These colours will work across all

Circular Grey (L-T)

Sea Kelp (L-T)
product categories. The indulgent deep red of

Sepia (L-T)
Cranberry Juice, the watery olive tone of Sea
Kelp, and the versatile neutral Circular Grey add
newness.

000-64-00
008-26-26

050-40-14

120-22-18
019-27-14
12-0304 TCX

11-4800 TCX

19-4203 TCX

10126 C

8040 C
Optic White (L-T)
Chalk (L-T)

Black (L-T)

Silver
Gold
037-93-00
034-84-05

153-19-00

10126 C

8040 C
* All colour names are speci c to WGSN. For colour codes, please refer to the following colour system reference pages: Coloro / Pantone TCX
/ Pantone Coated

3
Refresh a monochromatic
palette with pops of red
Why are they key? Called out in our S/S 23
Design-Wise forecast, the trend for
monochrome basics evolves into the A/W
season, strengthened by designers revamping
this timeless combination in catwalk
collections.
How to us e them: impactful black and white
tones define this look and work as singular
statements, or in pairings that enliven prints @tammyandbenjamin @ attered
and graphics. Use a pop of Crimson red to
refresh this story, which is ideal for gender-
inclusive collections.

B: Optic White

A: Black

@aeiestudios @luciazolea @rallymovement

C: Crimson

Coloro:
A: 153-19-00, B: 037-93-00, C: 010-38-36
Pantone:
A: 19-4203 TCX, B: 11-4800 TCX, C: 18-1657 TCX

4
Invigorate classics with
intense ginger tones
Why are they key? With black losing market
share to neutrals and rich shades of brown,
continue to focus on these seasonless colours
as part of a long-term colour strategy, ready to
update timeless investment pieces.
How to us e them: with energetic colours
emerging, reintroduce Ginger Biscuit as an
intense orange-hued tone to enliven leathers
and solid materials. Combine with carry-over @fendi @andywolfof cial
shades Oat Milk, Sepia and Dark Oak, or
introduce off-white Chalk.

C: Oat Milk

A: Ginger Biscuit

D: Dark Oak

@gestuz @manu_atelier @littleliffner

B: Sepia E: Chalk

Coloro:
A: 022-40-26, B: 019-27-14, C: 030-69-10, D: 017-23-
07, E: 034-84-05
Pantone:
A: 18-1250 TCX, B: 19-1220 TCX, C: 14-1208 TCX, D: 19-
1016 TCX, E: 12-0304 TCX

5
Pair energetic oranges with
electrifying brights
Why are they key? A focus on wellbeing and
intentionalism sees energetic oranges step up
for A/W, ready to boost moods and reflect the
growing consumer desire for restorative and
pleasurable colours.
How to us e them: introduce Apricot Crush and
pair with the brighter shades of Beacon
Orange, Luscious Red and Bitter Lemon. This
will inject newness across a wide range of @dianegaignnoux Marie Claire France
materials, and creates options for print
compositions.

C: Apricot Crush

A: Beacon Orange

D: Luscious Red

B: Bitter Lemon
@aspesiof cial @adult.antwerp @pege

E: Candied Orange

Coloro:
A: 020-54-37, B: 049-86-36, C: 024-65-27, D: 010-
46-36, E: 026-58-35
Pantone:
A: 17-1464 TCX, B: 13-0650 TCX, C: 15-1247 TCX, D: 17-
1663 TCX, E: 16-1164 TCX

6
Introduce vibrant and jewel
tones to update nature-
inspired greens 
Why are they key? As consumer confidence
returns, green tones shi to brighter and richer
shades, which are combined with calming
desaturated and warmer fruity hues.
How to us e them: introduce the jewel-like tone
of Malachite to update core items and occasion
styles. Contrast with Green Fig and key colour
@revue_magazine @silviafurmanovich
Sage Leaf. Embrace vibrant Liquid Lime and
pair with zesty Bitter Lemon, ideal for online
visibility. Use a range of green stones for
jewellery.

C: Bitter Lemon
A: Liquid Lime

D: Green Fig

@swarovski Helen Koker Jaggar

B: Malachite

E: Sage Leaf

Coloro:
A: 060-71-33, B: 078-33-24, C: 049-86-36, D: 062-71-
14, E: 072-45-06
Pantone:
A: 15-0545 TCX, B: 19-5421 TCX, C: 13-0650 TCX, D: 15-
6317 TCX, E: 18-5611 TCX
7
Inject energy into mindful
pastels with vitamin-infused
wellness tones
Why are they key? With wellness remaining a
design priority, restorative colours take centre
stage, influenced by health and self-care
spaces, playful forms, and nature-powered
fruit materials.
How to us e them: evolve mindful pastels into
energised tones, focusing on key colours
@motley @schutz
Apricot Crush and Digital Lavender, combined
with Bay Leaf. Ground designs with Sage Leaf
or Oat Milk. A multicoloured palette works for
jewellery and so accessories.

D: Glacial Blue
A: Apricot Crush

E: Oat Milk

B: Digital Lavender

F: Sage Leaf
@helenederivel AVAVAV Firenze @gasbijoux

C: Bay Leaf
G: Candied Orange

Coloro:
A: 024-65-27, B: 134-67-16, C: 051-62-15, D: 112-75-11,
E: 030-69-10, F: 072-45-06, G: 026-58-35
Pantone:
A: 15-1247 TCX, B: 15-3716 TCX, C: 16-0430 TCX, D: 14-
4123 TCX, E: 14-1208 TCX, F: 18-5611 TCX, G: 16-1164
TCX
8
Update neutrals with
seasonless and circular
shades of grey
Why are they key? Grey heralds the return of
industrial neutrals, but is also linked to eco-
conscious design, with the spotlight on waste
and materials informed by nature.
How to us e them: with sustainability an
important factor, opt for mono or tonal colours
centred around Circular Grey. This timeless
Maggie on the Rocks @olga.piedrahita
tone will work for luxury and value markets,
and can be easily paired with varying metal
plates.

C: Chalk
A: Pumice

D: Basalt

B: Circular Grey
OMW Bags SL&V @gestuz

E: Black

Coloro:
A: 031-77-03, B: 000-64-00, C: 034-84-05, D: 103-45-
01, E: 153-19-00
Pantone:
A: 14-4501 TCX, B: 17-5104 TCX, C: 12-0304 TCX, D: 18-
4214 TCX, E: 19-4203 TCX

9
Explore new colour
dimensions with Mars-
in uenced reds
Why are they key? The race for space tourism
sees intergalactic style influence futuristic
colours, designs and technologies.
How to us e them: focus on a tonal palette
centred around Astro Dust, which will work in
tandem with Intense Rust. This is essential for
adding newness to leathers and eyewear. For
@lapasof cial @lapimaof cial
jewellery, introduce red goldstone, focusing on
its glittering surface to reflect the volcanic
landscape of Mars.

C: Crimson

A: Astro Dust D: Intense Rust

@sarahs_pretty_rocks @bally @pacorabanne

E: Circular Grey

B: Silver

Coloro:
A: 010-42-20, B: 8040 C, C: 010-38-36, D: 015-33-25,
E: 000-64-00
Pantone:
A: 17-1537 TCX, B: 8040 C, C: 18-1657 TCX, D: 18-1442
TCX, E: 17-5104 TCX

10
Traverse otherworldly realms
with classic and
contemporary blues
Why are they key? Space fever meets aquatic-
inspired design for this seasonal blue palette,
conveying natural and digital otherworldly
themes.
How to us e them: extend the use of carry-over
shades Midnight Blue and Lazuli Blue for core
deliveries, and introduce the intense shade of
@gaboguzzo Metal Magazine
Galactic Cobalt for contemporary and fashion-
forward ranges. Use Seafoam and Glacial Blue
as standalone or highlight colours for
combination palettes.

C: Lazuli Blue
A: Midnight Blue

D: Seafoam

@dereklu8 @tushmagazine @mitch.fr

B: Galactic Cobalt
E: Glacial Blue

Coloro:
A: 120-22-18, B: 120-28-32, C: 122-25-24, D: 088-76-13,
E: 112-75-11
Pantone:
A: 19-3932 TCX, B: 19-3952 TCX, C: 19-3953 TCX, D: 13-
5309 TCX, E: 14-4123 TCX
11
Get phygital with playful
hyper-brights
Why are they key? As experiential colour
becomes a key consideration for engaging
consumer attention in physical and virtual
worlds, bolder and brighter near-neons
emerge to upli seasonal palettes.
How to us e them: create confident pairings
centred around Luminous Pink and Bitter
Lemon. Liquid Lime and Galactic Cobalt provide
contrast for detail embellishment. Mindful Antidote Magazine Nike x Ambush
Mauve is a so er alternative for combination
palettes.

C: Liquid Lime

A: Luminous Pink

D: Galactic Cobalt

E: Mindful Mauve
B: Bitter Lemon
@rimowa @hugokreit @safsafu

F: Black

Coloro:
A: 154-51-37, B: 049-86-36, C: 060-71-33, D: 120-28-
32, E: 147-55-21, F: 153-19-00
Pantone:
A: 18-2436 TCX, B: 13-0650 TCX, C: 15-0545 TCX, D:
19-3952 TCX, E: 17-3014 TCX, F: 19-4203 TCX

12
1 2 345
Action points
Build palettes with
longevity in mind
Opt for colours that can be
transitioned across seasons,
based around neutral tones
including classic browns,
timeless monochrome and
luxe-looking greys. Design
with reduction in mind, using
colour data as part of a careful
planning strategy. By making
responsible choices, the
lifecycle of both products and
hues will be extended
13
Use colour to transform
basics
The concept of maxi-
minimalism that was outlined
for S/S 23 will continue for
A/W 23/24, when we will see
colour enhancing and adding
character to classic styles. By
keeping designs simple and
letting colour make the
statement, there are
opportunities to introduce
bolder hyper-brights and
unreal looking near-neons,
that can elevate moods and
engage consumers in physical
and virtual worlds
Rede ne calming
colours  spectrum
Introduce energetic vitamin-
infused tones and vibrant
pops of colour to evolve
mindful pastels and hues
associated with nature. These
will have a positive impact on
consumer emotions and
update colours associated
with wellness
Acknowledge the gender
As the boundaries between
men's and women's seasonal
palettes continue to blur,
pivot your focus to gender-
inclusive colour choices,
breaking down preconceived
ideas about colour. Also take
inspiration from space travel,
which will be on the agenda
for 2024: key colours Astro
Dust and Galactic Cobalt are
prime examples of colours
that work for everyone, and
move the narrative away from
safe neutrals
Design with
environmentally
considerate colours
As the industry strives towards
environmentally considerate
colour innovations, minimise
impact by using natural
colours, or low-impact
chemicals, dyes and pigments.
Eco black and undyed mono
whites will work for
monochrome palettes, and
grey tones are linked to
circular design
 051-62-15 153-19-00
049-86-36 037-93-00
034-56-24 034-84-05
036-74-35 103-45-01
035-81-23 000-64-00
028-59-26 031-77-03
017-23-07 143-36-17
019-27-14 147-55-21
030-41-18 134-42-26
031-63-17 134-67-16
030-69-10 120-22-18
026-58-35 122-25-24
024-65-27 120-28-32
* This is a reference guide only. Colours on computer screens vary. Find out more about Coloro here
022-40-26 114-57-24
020-54-37 112-75-11
017-43-20 098-26-13
022-62-16 095-32-22
015-33-25 088-76-13
010-42-20 078-33-24
008-23-14 072-45-06
008-26-26 071-65-06
Colour Reference A/W 23/24

010-38-36 060-71-33
010-46-36 062-71-14
154-51-37 056-26-07
Coloro 014-73-08 050-40-14

14
 16-0430 TCX 19-4203 TCX
13-0650 TCX 11-4800 TCX
16-0950 TCX 12-0304 TCX
15-0956 TCX 18-4214 TCX
13-0941 TCX 17-5104 TCX
16-1148 TCX 14-4501 TCX
19-1016 TCX 19-3424 TCX
19-1220 TCX 17-3014 TCX
18-0933 TCX 18-3737 TCX
16-0928 TCX 15-3716 TCX
14-1208 TCX 19-3932 TCX
16-1164 TCX 19-3953 TCX
15-1247 TCX 19-3952 TCX
* This is a reference guide only. Colours on computer screens vary. Find out more about Pantone here
18-1250 TCX 17-4139 TCX
17-1464 TCX 14-4123 TCX
18-1441 TCX 19-4326 TCX
16-1422 TCX 19-4540 TCX
18-1442 TCX 13-5309 TCX
17-1537 TCX 19-5421 TCX
19-1528 TCX 18-5611 TCX
19-1934 TCX 16-5808 TCX
Colour Reference A/W 23/24

18-1657 TCX 15-0545 TCX

17-1663 TCX 15-6317 TCX
Pantone TCX

18-2436 TCX 19-0417 TCX

14-1309 TCX 18-0529 TCX

15
 5777 C 426 C
388 C 7541 C
7563 C 7527 C
7549 C 431 C
134 C Cool Gray 8 C
7570 C Warm Gray 2 C
Black 5 C 525 C
7595 C 681 C
7575 C 2665 C
7508 C 2645 C
4685 C 2767 C
716 C 288 C
1565 C 287 C
* This is a reference guide only. Colours on computer screens vary. Find out more about Pantone here
7585 C 284 C
Orange 021 C 1 543 C
7600 C 309 C
7514 C 7470 C
181 C 628 C
7419 C 3298 C
188 C 5487 C
7428 C 5635 C
Colour Reference A/W 23/24

200 C 368 C
Pantone Coated 

Red 032 C 558 C

213 C 5605 C
503 C 7750 C

16
Colour methodology
WGSN's A/W 23/24 Colour Forecasts are developed and
peer-reviewed by our international team of forecasting
experts, who combine research, insight, analysis and
critical debate throughout a two-month process. Our
contributors come from the Americas, Asia, Europe and
Africa for a truly global view of the forces shaping
colour trends. We assess WGSN's proprietary retail, e-
commerce and social media data to track the path of the
colours and inform our decision-making process.
17
To reflect the needs of multiple industries, our Global
Colour palette is organised into three sections –
Seasonal, Annual and Long-Term – which define the
longevity of each colour. Over 40% of the tones in the
A/W 23/24 Global Colour palette are carried forward
from a previous season. The Key Colours are forecast
to play a significant role for all industries and define the
mood of the season. All colour names are unique to
WGSN and are evaluated by our Equality Vision Team.
Coloro
Coloro is the primary colour system for WGSN when
forecasting colour. Each tone in the Global Colour
Forecast is selected directly from the Coloro library of
3,500 contemporary hues. Each colour is then rigorously
tested by Coloro experts to ensure achievability across
substrates and acceptable fastness, so you can trust
that they are feasible before lab dipping.
Coloro is a beautifully designed system backed by a
technically sound approach. It offers physical and
digital products, an extensive colour library, and expert
advisory services. Find out more here.
WGSN’s forecasts are created by our global team of experts
Colour forecas ting team:
Jenny Clark, Head of Colour
Helen Palmer, Head of Materials and Textiles
Sara Maggioni, Head of Womenswear
Erin Rechner, Head of Kidswear
Jane Collins, Senior Strategist, Footwear and
Accessories
Nick Paget, Senior Strategist, Menswear
18
Contr ibutors :
Yvonne Kostiak, Senior Strategist, Active Europ e
Gemma Riberti, Head of Interiors Arantxa Ravettino, Trend Specialist
Clare Varga, Head of Beauty Amer icas
Annie Johnstone, Analyst, Beauty Sofia Martellini, Strategist, Youth and Womenswear
Reiko Morrison, Head of CMF, Consumer Tech APAC
Martina Rocca, Strategist, Insight Alison Ho, Consumer Researcher
Joanne Thomas, Head of Content, Coloro