Top 5 Color Trends to Pair with Jeans in 2026

I find that one of the easiest ways to lean into the current fashion mood is by dipping my toe into the season’s buzziest color trends, and jeans are the perfect canvas to try them with. The casual air of denim pares back a punchy trend and gives it a more effortless feel. Moreover, there are certain shades that just look so darn good with blue, white, khaki, and black denim.

After analyzing the spring/summer 2026 collections, Pantone’s color trend predictions, and, of course, what the fashion set is already backing, I put five color trends on my radar for 2026 that feel fresh and will unquestionably give my denim an of-the-moment look. Below, you’ll find a chic assortment of 2026 color trends—from saturated tomato red and cobalt blue to spring-forward candy pink—all of which are really going to thrive when they meet your favorite pair of jeans.

Bold primary colors had a huge presence in the spring/summer 2026 collections, and among them was bright and bold tomato red. Designers such as Chanel, Stella McCartney, and Loewe all backed the joyful color—whether layered under sporty anoraks, or in the form of textured dresses and skirts that skimmed the hips. The runways confirmed that the vibrant hue is here to stay. The color looks so chic paired with blue jeans, so opt for a sporty jacket or polo to lean into the trend.

If designers’ spring/summer 2026 collections conveyed one thing, it’s that blue, from saturated cobalt blue to subtle icy blue, is the It color of the year, oozing an aura of optimism, joy, and relaxation. What shade of blue you choose is up to you. Brands such as Jil Sander and Victoria Beckham made the case for eye-popping Klein Blue—a saturated shade that appeared on single-breasted coats and sleek sweaters. The shades presented at Tory Burch and Coperni leaned into calming maritime blue, which is a chic choice for a statement coat or draped dress. Hues turned cool and frosty at Fendi, Altuzarra, and ACNE Studios with delicate lace and satin tops and dresses. One thing’s certain: Shades of blue will look gorgeous with your jeans this spring.

One of the more unexpected hues on the spring/summer 2026 runways that attracted my attention was somewhere between lime and chartreuse, and it was hard to ignore. Prada featured the bold color via a stunning boatneck pleated dress, and designers such as Erdem, Simone Rocha, and Ferragamo brought us the zesty hue in satin and leather. No doubt, it will brighten up your everyday looks, rejuvenating basic denim outfits.