Spring colors, especially for men, are the most versatile. By versatile, we mean that we enter a palette that suits everyone once winter is behind us. If you’re thinking, “Impossible — I hate pastels,” you’ve been misled into thinking spring is about dressing like an Easter egg. While there’s, of course, something in the vernal palette for floral lovers, there are also subtle neutrals and muted colors. There’s a shade for every gent here, many translatable to other seasons. The inspired tones here are a mix of the Eastertide’s mainstays and trending hues.
Incense Khaki
In Eastern philosophy, the solar plexus is a primary energy center; an ambered-hued incense is used to calm it. Khaki with this incense-like yellow undertone is perfect for spring because it’s neutral but has a subtle season-appropriate brightness. Don’t love the typically effervescent colors of the season? This tone of khaki is your answer. It still has all of the classic military associations of regular khaki but can be paired with more obvious Maytime shades.
Oak Brown
Here’s more proof that the equinox doesn’t just mean dandy-coded pinks and purples (though there’s nothing wrong with those, either!). Remember that seasonal sartorial palettes are often inextricably related to what’s happening in nature. Oak trees are active in the spring, which makes oak brown one of the season’s most important neutrals. It can pair with floral hues, verdant greens, and different shades of blue. The best part about it is that it can anchor lighter and brighter colors for a more traditionally masculine look.
Soft Lavender Pink
Even in 2025, a lot of guys avoid wearing pinks. That’s okay. However, here are two Easter-like alternatives that aren’t as flamingo-esque. The first is soft lavender pink. It is neither pink nor lavender exactly; it looks more like one of the hues in a sunset rather than just floral. The soft shade also provides an almost sun-faded vibe that would suit the dress code of a garden or beach party.
Snow Peach
The second pink-adjacent hue trending this season is snow peach. Peach itself is such a natural shade with both light reds and oranges that it’s difficult to gender. Anyone can wear it. Snow peach has more white than regular peach, making it more subtle and easy to wear. Opt for this color anytime you want to wear white, cream, or light blue. It’ll make the outfit that much more interesting without begging for attention.
Soft Glow Yellow
There are two versions of soft glow yellow. One is a very light, soft gold, and one is a gradient of mid-golds with the lightest, brightest hue in the middle. You’ll find the former on clothes and the latter on accessories, like watch dials. Like snow peach, this variation is one of the most unintimidating yellows because it adds a vintage vibe. The glowy atmosphere it provides your outfit whispers instead of shouts, giving a sense of luminosity.
Summer Foam Green
As its name suggests, this spring hue is one of few that can take you from the vernal equinox into the summer solstice. It’s best for late spring, but you can wear it at any point in the season. You just have to contextualize it properly. For example, you might wear it in early spring with light pinks or khakis. You might wear it in late spring and summer with bright yellows, white, or ultramarine blue.
Cloudy Blue
Imagine the lightest, most delicate blue with a slight undertone of silver. The best sartorial example is the lightest wash of blue denim — which is perfect for spring, too. While true white is a good light neutral for summer, try cloud blue for spring. When paired with other spring colors, like yellow, it’s reminiscent of flowers against a clear sky. When worn with olive or oak, it gives the aesthetic of a lush, green forest during springtide.
Ultramarine Blue
There’s no blue more perfect for summer and spring than ever-vivid ultramarine. Give a marine blue suit a try over a navy one. It’s still professional but has a bit more pop without being too fashion-forward. Ultramarine blue is also an effective anchor for spring outfits. Consider it for jackets, pants or shorts, and even accessories. There’s nothing cooler than a watch strap or loafers in deep blue leather.
Inky Blue
If ultramarine is too radiant for you, inky blue is a fantastic option. In fact, for men whose go-to neutral is black, try this understated shade during spring and summer. It does everything black can do — more even. Many believe you can’t wear black with brown; no one would say that about blue and brown. Inky blue sits between navy and marine blue. It’s as versatile as the former, non-murky as the latter, and as season-appropriate as both.
Olive Green
Olive green is a menswear neutral that goes with everything. It often gets lost in the shuffle, with blue and brown taking center stage. Don’t let that happen in spring. With plants coming back to life, green is an important color for the season. However, unlike true green or pastel green, olive can be worn in any dress code (except for black tie, of course). Olive suits, chinos, polos, and ties are seasonal and universal at the same time.
Light Gray and Silver
While charcoal is the best gray for cold weather and cool white is excellent for summer, spring calls for light gray. It looks natural next to florals and pastels, making it the best color for a spring suit. Imagine wearing a floral shirt with a light gray suit. You can leave the suit jacket open to really show off the pattern or button it up so it’s more of an accent. For a more celebratory tone (perhaps for a spring cocktail party), consider adding a sheen with light silver clothes. Silver dress pants are chic and classic.
Burgundy
Burgundy is another neutral that many forget until springtime. Its purple undertones but overall deep color makes it expressive yet perfectly professional. It’s one of the few colors that are both serious and fun. Whenever you’re considering wearing brown or black, try burgundy instead. There’s a lot black can do that brown can’t, and vice versa. Burgundy, on the other hand, can do it all.
Coral
Another spring-into-summer hue, coral, is the ultimate bridge between the two seasons. It has so much personality but isn’t outrageous or overly try-hard. Wearing coral shows a sense of boldness but not a sense of attention-seeking. It’s the definition of effortlessly cool. No one would question your tastes when wearing this color in the warm seasons.
Buttercup Yellow
Buttercup Yellow is out-trending daffodil this year, and we can see why. Both are the hues of common spring flowers, but buttercup is closer to goldenrod versus daffodil’s more electric yellow. This makes it more versatile and less of an intimidatingly Easter-esque shade of yellow. In fact, what mustard is to autumn, buttercup is to spring. It’s lively yet easy to pair and fits in a wider range of men’s personal styles.
There’s Nothing More Effortlessly Stylish Than Natural Palettes
Again, spring is the easiest time to experiment with colors you don’t usually go for. At the end of the day, if you’re feeling insecure about trying pink or purple, most people will just think, “Hey, it’s seasonal.” Organic spring palettes evoke blue skies, blooming flowers, and the deep, healthy wood of active trees. Even though some colors are a bit bright, they never look out of place because they’re naturally occurring. So be bold, have fun, and try out any of the trending and classic spring colors for men in 2025.
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