There was a time when our Instagram feeds and timelines were filled with pretty outfits and decor in the soothing pastel shade of Millennial Pink, followed by which our timelines were hit by rays of sunshine all thanks to the ‘it’ Spring-Summer 2018 trend of Gen-Z yellow. As we are moving towards fall, we are leaning towards warmer and cosier hues, and the colour gods have announced that ‘Terracotta’ will be all the rage in these colder months.
Now even though the colour belongs to the orange family, it does not have the zest and fearful brightness that washes you out, or swallows your complexion. Terracotta is a slightly more burnt and muddier shade of orange. To put things simply, it is a mature take on orange. It is the shade of dried leaves, cinnamon, rust, and brick, so the colour easily blends in with the fall season.
Even Pinterest has witnessed a 95% jump in saved images for the search term ‘terracotta’ in the last 6 months, which means this is the hue that everyone will be rocking next season. Whether it is your wardrobe or your home, your makeup or hair colour, this earthy tone is everywhere. Keep scrolling for the coolest Terracotta inspo…