Serum Violet, month by month
Twelve seasonal palettes, two looks and practical styling tips for every month of 2027 — built around our Colour of the Year and its companion, Lilac Glow.
Pantone 2027 · not yet revealed
Pantone usually names its Color of the Year in the first week of December. We check Pantone's official page every hour, and the moment it's announced, it's added to every month below with a tip for wearing it with Serum Violet.
01 / 12
January 2027
Winter wedding violet
Peak wedding season in much of India and deep winter in the north: velvet, zari and candlelight.
January palette
Serum Violet
#6B3FA0
Aubergine
#2E1A3D
Antique Gold
#B8913A
Ivory Silk
#F3ECDD
Rosewood
#8C3B4A
Sangeet in velvet
Evening wedding functions
- Serum Violet velvet lehenga or kurta set
- Antique Gold zari border
- Ivory Silk dupatta
- Polki or gold-tone jhumkas
Cold-morning office
Work, winter commute
- Serum Violet merino rollneck
- Aubergine wool trousers
- Ivory Silk long coat
- Rosewood leather loafers
Styling tips
- Velvet makes violet look deeper under evening light; check the fabric outdoors and under warm bulbs before you buy.
- Let gold do the shine and keep violet matte, or the look starts to compete with itself.
- An ivory dupatta or coat stops a full violet look feeling heavy in photographs.
Beauty
A plum-brown lip and gold inner-corner highlight sit with violet without matching it exactly.
With Pantone's 2027 colour
Added after Pantone's December reveal.
02 / 12
February 2027
Soft focus
Late winter turning: quieter textures, softer lilac and cool greys before spring colour arrives.
February palette
Serum Violet
#6B3FA0
Lilac Glow
#C3A6F0
Pearl Grey
#C9C7CC
Blush Clay
#D9A79A
Charcoal
#3A3A40
Lilac knit, violet satin
Weekend, dinner
- Lilac Glow chunky knit
- Serum Violet satin slip skirt
- Pearl Grey wool coat
- Charcoal suede ankle boots
Grey suit, violet shirt
Meetings
- Charcoal suit
- Serum Violet poplin shirt
- Blush Clay knit tie or scarf
- Grey suede shoes
Styling tips
- Pair a soft texture (mohair, brushed wool) with a shiny one (satin) so a two-violet look has depth.
- Grey cools violet down; Blush Clay warms it up. Pick one, not both, close to the face.
- Try violet first in a shirt or knit if you're new to the colour.
Beauty
Lilac-tinted highlighter on the cheekbones and a sheer berry balm.
With Pantone's 2027 colour
Added after Pantone's December reveal.
03 / 12
March 2027
Colour riot
Holi and the first warm days: whites that can take colour, and violet against bright marigold, pink and green.
March palette
Serum Violet
#6B3FA0
Marigold
#F2B13A
Rani Pink
#E0218A
Parrot Green
#3DAE5B
Chalk
#F4F1EA
White kurta, printed dupatta
Festival day
- Chalk cotton kurta and pyjama
- Serum Violet and Marigold block-print dupatta
- Tan kolhapuri chappals
Spring trench
City, weekend
- Serum Violet cotton trench
- Chalk tee and jeans
- Marigold leather tote
- White trainers
Styling tips
- Violet and marigold sit opposite each other on the painter's colour wheel, so a little of each goes a long way.
- For festival days, choose cotton and washable prints; strong dyes can bleed, so wash violet pieces separately first.
- Keep one big area of Chalk in the look to give the brights room.
Beauty
A marigold or saffron graphic liner, with the rest of the face kept bare.
With Pantone's 2027 colour
Added after Pantone's December reveal.
04 / 12
April 2027
Spring tailoring
Fresh suiting and lighter layers, with pale greens and stone neutrals beside the violet.
April palette
Serum Violet
#6B3FA0
Pistachio
#BFD8A5
Stone
#CFC6B8
Lilac Glow
#C3A6F0
Navy Ink
#1E2440
The violet suit
Work, events
- Serum Violet single-breasted suit
- Stone fine-knit tee
- Pistachio loafers
- Navy Ink top-handle bag
Soft co-ord
Brunch, travel
- Lilac Glow linen-blend shirt and trousers
- Serum Violet cardigan
- Stone sneakers
Styling tips
- A violet suit reads as a neutral when everything around it is quiet. Let one accessory carry the second colour.
- Pale green and violet are a spring pairing that already appears in flowers. Keep the green soft, not neon.
- Navy and violet sit close together; separate them with a stone or white layer.
Beauty
Sheer lilac nails and brushed-up brows.
With Pantone's 2027 colour
Added after Pantone's December reveal.
05 / 12
May 2027
Heatwave linen
Pre-monsoon heat in India and early summer elsewhere: breathable linen, sun-baked earth tones.
May palette
Serum Violet
#6B3FA0
Chalk
#F4F1EA
Sandstone
#D8B98A
Terracotta
#C0643C
Lilac Glow
#C3A6F0
Linen shirt dress
Daytime, holidays
- Serum Violet linen shirt dress
- Sandstone woven sandals
- Terracotta straw tote
Chalk and violet
Office in the heat
- Chalk linen wide trousers
- Serum Violet camp-collar shirt
- Tan leather slides
Styling tips
- Dark colours absorb more sun; pick violet in loose, breathable linen or cotton for hot days.
- Earth tones (sand, terracotta) make violet feel relaxed rather than formal.
- Strong sun can fade dyed linen. Dry violet pieces inside out in the shade.
Beauty
Terracotta bronzer and a violet mascara for a hint of colour.
With Pantone's 2027 colour
Added after Pantone's December reveal.
06 / 12
June 2027
Sun and sport
Long days and outdoor sport: technical fabrics, bright lime and coral beside the violet.
June palette
Serum Violet
#6B3FA0
Lime Spark
#D4F23A
Coral Pop
#FF6F59
Chalk
#F4F1EA
Track Grey
#8A8D93
Track ready
Running, gym
- Serum Violet zip track jacket
- Chalk running shorts
- Lime Spark trainers
- Coral Pop water bottle
Swim and cover
Pool, beach
- Serum Violet swimsuit
- Chalk cotton shirt as a cover-up
- Coral Pop slides
Styling tips
- Lime against violet is the loudest pairing in the palette. Use it on shoes or trims, not head to toe.
- In sportswear, a violet top with white or grey bottoms is the easiest way in.
- Look for colourfast dyes in swimwear; chlorine and salt water can dull deep shades.
Beauty
Waterproof violet eyeliner and a lime-green nail accent.
With Pantone's 2027 colour
Added after Pantone's December reveal.
07 / 12
July 2027
Monsoon moody
Rain in much of India: practical outerwear, quick-dry fabrics and soft, storm-sky colours.
July palette
Serum Violet
#6B3FA0
Slate
#5B6470
Moss
#5E6B3A
Rain Grey
#A7AFB7
Lilac Glow
#C3A6F0
Rain trench
Commute
- Serum Violet water-resistant trench
- Slate quick-dry trousers
- Moss rubber boots
- Clear umbrella
Indoor layers
Office, cafés
- Lilac Glow cotton kurta
- Rain Grey straight pants
- Serum Violet waterproof crossbody bag
Styling tips
- On grey days, violet outerwear is a mood lift that still looks practical.
- Choose quick-dry synthetics or treated cotton; wet linen and silk crease and stain easily.
- Moss green with violet feels earthy and works with muddy shoes.
Beauty
Smudge-proof plum kohl and a tinted moisturiser instead of foundation.
With Pantone's 2027 colour
Added after Pantone's December reveal.
08 / 12
August 2027
Late-summer sheen
Golden-hour evenings and late-summer parties: satin, champagne and warm metals.
August palette
Serum Violet
#6B3FA0
Champagne
#E8D3B0
Copper
#B5652E
Plum Wine
#5A2142
Chalk
#F4F1EA
Satin and champagne
Evening drinks
- Serum Violet satin shirt
- Champagne wide-leg trousers
- Copper metallic sandals
- Plum Wine clutch
Violet slip
Summer party
- Serum Violet bias-cut slip dress
- Chalk oversized shirt
- Copper hoop earrings
Styling tips
- Satin catches light and makes violet look brighter; a matte cotton version looks darker.
- Copper and champagne warm violet up for golden-hour photos.
- Plum and violet together read as rich, not matching, if one is clearly darker.
Beauty
A champagne shimmer on the lids with a sheer plum lip.
With Pantone's 2027 colour
Added after Pantone's December reveal.
09 / 12
September 2027
Back to business
Fashion month and the return to work: sharp tailoring, oat knits and a single bright accent.
September palette
Serum Violet
#6B3FA0
Graphite
#4A4A52
Oat
#DCCFB8
Aubergine
#2E1A3D
Marigold
#F2B13A
Violet blazer
Office, pitches
- Serum Violet wool blazer
- Oat knit polo
- Graphite trousers
- Dark brown suede loafers
Tonal dark
Shows, evening events
- Aubergine knit dress
- Serum Violet long coat
- Marigold earrings or bag
Styling tips
- A violet blazer replaces navy for the season. Wear it with the trousers you already own.
- Keep accessories brown or grey so the jacket stays the statement.
- One flash of Marigold (a folder, a bag, earrings) makes a dark look photograph well.
Beauty
A soft brown smoky eye with a violet lower lash line.
With Pantone's 2027 colour
Added after Pantone's December reveal.
10 / 12
October 2027
Festive jewel
Navratri, Durga Puja and the run-up to Diwali: handloom silks, gold borders and jewel-tone contrast.
October palette
Serum Violet
#6B3FA0
Marigold
#F2B13A
Emerald
#1F7A5A
Antique Gold
#B8913A
Rani Pink
#E0218A
Violet silk saree
Puja, family gatherings
- Serum Violet silk saree with Antique Gold border
- Marigold blouse
- Emerald drop earrings
Festive menswear
Diwali parties
- Serum Violet Nehru jacket
- Ivory kurta
- Antique Gold mojaris
Styling tips
- Ask for handloom silks woven in violet; weavers can tell you whether the colour came from natural or synthetic dyes.
- A contrast blouse (marigold, emerald or pink) is the classic way to make a single-colour saree feel new.
- Wear gold jewellery with violet; silver can look cold against it in lamplight.
Beauty
A violet-and-gold cut-crease or simply a Rani Pink lip.
With Pantone's 2027 colour
Added after Pantone's December reveal.
11 / 12
November 2027
Layered dusk
Shorter days and the first cold: tonal knit layers from aubergine to lilac, with burnt orange warmth.
November palette
Serum Violet
#6B3FA0
Aubergine
#2E1A3D
Lilac Glow
#C3A6F0
Burnt Sienna
#A0522D
Oat
#DCCFB8
Tonal knits
Weekend walks
- Aubergine long cardigan coat
- Serum Violet ribbed turtleneck
- Lilac Glow knit trousers
- Burnt Sienna suede boots
- Oat scarf
Violet and rust
Work
- Serum Violet midi skirt
- Burnt Sienna knit
- Oat trench
Styling tips
- Going from dark (aubergine) to light (lilac) from head to toe, or the reverse, makes a tonal look feel planned.
- Burnt orange is autumn's version of marigold; it warms violet without the festive shine.
- Mix knit weights — a fine rib with a chunky cardigan — so tonal layers don't blur together.
Beauty
A berry stain on lips and cheeks, and a nourishing balm for the cold.
With Pantone's 2027 colour
Added after Pantone's December reveal.
12 / 12
December 2027
Party lights
Party season and the year's end: sequins, velvet, silver and a jolt of lime.
December palette
Serum Violet
#6B3FA0
Midnight
#14122B
Silver Foil
#C9CCD3
Lime Spark
#D4F23A
Lilac Glow
#C3A6F0
Sequin column
Year-end parties
- Serum Violet sequinned column dress
- Silver Foil clutch
- Lime Spark satin heels
Velvet tux
Black tie, weddings
- Serum Violet velvet dinner jacket
- Midnight trousers
- Silver cufflinks
- Black patent shoes
Styling tips
- Sequins and velvet both make violet look darker indoors; flash photography brings the colour back.
- Silver suits violet at night better than gold, which suited it in lamplight in October.
- One unexpected accent — lime shoes — makes a classic party look memorable.
Beauty
Violet glitter on the lids and a clean, glossy lip.
With Pantone's 2027 colour
Added after Pantone's December reveal.
More on Serum Violet
Colour codes, the full palette, the press kit and why we chose it. Seasons follow the northern hemisphere and India's festive and monsoon calendar. Style Serum's Colour of the Year is an independent editorial pick and is not affiliated with Pantone.