11 Fall Nail Colors You Should Try in 2025, According to the Pros

With all that in mind, here, some of the industry’s top nail artists share the fall nail polish colors that will help to define the cooler months. From vampy shades to all glam metallics, there’s a fall manicure inspiration for everyone.

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• This year's best fall nail colors are all about being warm and cozy. Expect to see a lot of earth tones, deep greens, and a wide variety of browns.
• For something more fun and bold, experts predict you'll see pretty pastel shades like baby blues and lilacs paired with shimmer finishes.

Misty Blue

Though the season may be associated with deeper hues, there’s something to be said of the pale hue of changing air. Chanel Le Vernis in Muse is a favorite of Betina Goldstein’s for its atmospheric feel. “This color reminds me of early foggy mornings in the fall, especially in Northern California,” she says. Channel the dreaminess of a chilly beach day with a pale blue/gray hybrid, the color of coastal drives and early a.m. skies.

OPI

Vernis A Ongles in Did You See Those Mussels?

Deborah Lippmann

Gel Lab Pro Color in Above the Clouds

Spiced Burgundy

Autumn’s reds are inspired by foliage and spice, and the best burgundies reflect that season-specific combination. For a solid starting point, Chanel’s Bois Des Isles comes recommended by Stone and Goldstein. “It has the perfect combination of red, brown, and orange undertone,” says Goldstein. “It is intense and rich yet not too deep, making it one of my favorite colors for fall.”

Chanel

Le Venrnis in Bois Des Iles

Warm Browns

“Brown tones, especially warmer ones, create a cozy and comforting feeling that’s ideal for sweater weather,” says Nguyen. Hanna achieves this brand of coziness (think cinnamon, milk chocolate, or light roast coffee) in a matte coat. “It’s one of the more popular colors we are seeing this fall, and the matte topcoat makes it feel warm and cozy,” she says.

OPI

Vernis A Ongles in Endless Sun-ner

Essie

Nail Lacquer in Midnight Delight

JINsoon

Nail Polish in Earth Clay

OPI

Nail Lacquer in Espresso Your Inner Self

Stormy Blues

Dior’s Vernis Nail Polish in 902 Pied-de-Poule is a go-to for Stone when she’s in want of just the right amount of moody. “This deep blue is perfect for those that prefer a dark nail without going full goth,” she says. “It’s chic without feeling spooky, and leaves lots of color depth to style your outfits around it for the week.” Goldstein achieves a similar effect with Dark and Stormy from brand Color Department. “This rich, deep navy blue is my favorite to pair with an all black outfit for fall,” she says. “It’s vibrant yet sophisticated and playful.”

Dior

Dior Vernis Nail Polish in Pied-de-Poule

Color Dept.

Nail Polish in Dark and Stormy

OPI

Nail Lacquer in Yoga-ta Get This Blue!

Eggshell White

Goldstein considers eggshell one of the most perfect neutral shades. “I am a big fan of off-white eggshell colors for fall, especially with a matte top coat,” she says, pointing toward Color Department’s Coconut Water. “It reminds me of soft cashmere.”

Londontown

Enhanced Nail Color by Londontown in Chelsea Porcelain

Chanel

Le Venrnis in Insomniaque

OPI

Nail Lacquer in Suzi Chases Portu-geese

A Cool Matte Black

Inspired by the Christian Cowan A/W 2024 show that she created, Kandalec loves a black nail with a matte finish for the cooler months. “The mate finish looks chic and leather-like,” she says. “Perfect for a cozy fall look.” She used the CND Black Pool and Matte Shellac Top Coat. We also love the Chanel Boy De Chanel for classic black matte or the Olive & June Quick Dry.

CND

Vinylux Longwear Nail Polish in Black

CND

Shellac Matte Top Coat Nail Polish

Chanel

Boy de Chanel Nail Polish in Black

Olive & June

Quick Dry Nail Polish in Cat Eye

Bright Orange

Fall doesn’t have to be all muted earth tones or moody colors. Bring on some of the fun, bright shades you’ve been using all summer long into the fall season. “Bright orange shimmer works as a perfect transition shade from summer to fall,” says Kandalec. “ gives a holiday nod in the winter.” She loves something like Lights Lacquer in Aperol Spritz, Anyone? (“The name is perfect,” she adds) for a bold burnt orange with a shimmer finish. You also can’t go wrong with the classic Hermes Les Mains Hermes in 33 Orange Boite, Color Dept Morning Squeeze, or the Orly Nail Lacquer in A Vibe.

Lights Lacquer

Nail Polish in Aperol Spritz, Anyone?

Hermès

Les Mains Hermès Nail Enamel in 33 Orange Boite

Color Dept.

Nail Polish in Morning Squeeze

Duri

Nail Polish in 669 Rio Rager

Bordeaux

When it comes to moody nail colors, nothing brings on all the feels like a deep bordeaux. Romantic and striking, Sakakura says fall is the perfect season for this dark red. Her pick is the classic Essie Wicked. We also love shades like Aprés Nails Gel Couleur in Never Bordeaux You, CND Vinylux in Bordeaux Babe, and Chanel’s Le Vernish Longwear Nail Colour in 155 Rouge Noir.

Aprés

Gel Couleur in Never Bordeaux You

CND

Vinylux Long Wear Polish in Bordeaux Babe

Chanel

Le Vernish Longwear Nail Colour in 155 Rouge Noir

Moss

Inspired by the fall manicure looks at Ferragamo’s Fall 2025 show, Queenie Nguyen says a mossy, blackened green with velvet finish is the perfect mani for when the weather cools. She recommends a shade like OPI’s Suzi - The First Lady of Nails. You can also turn to shades like Cotê’s Smokey Sage Green or SSONE’s Lichen. If you’re looking to go darker, we also love the Olive & June’s It’s Actually Dark Green for a green shade that makes for a great neutral.

OPI

Nail Lacquer in Suzi - The First Lady of Nails

Côte

Nail Polish in Smokey Sage

Olive & June

Long Lasting Polish in It’s Actually Dark Green

Copper

What Queenie Nguyen describes as a muted terracotta with a hint of metallic shimmer, a dusty copper just elevates a basic earth tone shade. She recommends a shade like ORLY’s Light My (Camp) Fire, while Yoko Sakakura loves Chanel’s Golden Mermaid for a really pretty metallic sheen. We also love Dazzle Dry’s Raise Your Glass or Beauty Pie’s Bright Bronze.

Orly

Breathable Treatment + Color in Light My (Camp) Fire

Chanel

Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in Golden Mermaid

Dazzle Dry

Nail Lacquer in Raise Your Glass

Wondercolour Nail Polish in Bright Bronze

Frosted Lilac

Nguyen loves this soft, cool-toned lavender for an autumn nail color. If you’re looking for a nice finishing touch, she says opt for a pearl-like shimmer to elevate the shade. Turn to Londontown’s Opal or OPI’s Graffiti Sweetie. We also love Nails Inc.’s Euphoria Highlight and Gitti’s No. 202 Lilac Spark for a bold lilac glitter look.

OPI

Nail Lacquer in Graffiti Sweetie

Nails Inc.

45 Second Speedy Gloss in Lana

Gitti

Nail Polish in No. 202 Lilac Spark

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