Ocean Drive's palette
Coral, mint, sand and brass. Four colors making a comeback this winter, in fashion and at home.
SelectionFour Colors, and Why They Work Together
Some color palettes stand the test of time because they are based on a just balance. The Ocean Drive palette is one of them: two warm colors, one cool, one metal.
- Coral — an orangey-pink, powdery, which warms a complexion without overpowering it.
- Mint — the fresh counterpoint, in homeopathic doses: an accessory, a vase.
- Sand — the base. It's what makes the other two wearable.
- Brass — the punctuation. An earring, a lamp base, a handle.
The proportion matters more than the shades: about sixty percent sand, thirty coral, ten mint. Brass is not counted, it is applied.
How to adopt it
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In the wardrobe
A flowing dress with a faded botanical print, under a structured sand-toned jacket. The print remains discreet because the cut is clean.
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Warm gold, never silver
Brass links coral and sand. Silver separates them—that’s the whole difference.
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Change the light
If you only change one thing, change the light bulb. A light that is too white cancels out the entire palette.
The parts on the pallet
Fashion, jewelry, home decor, and entertaining essentials, all in one place.
A note on the origin of this return
Trends rarely emerge from nowhere. This one owes much to the visual culture of the year, including the highly anticipated November 19 release, set entirely in a fantasized Florida. Those interested in this universe can find a detailed account elsewhere; here, we'll stick to the colors—they will outlast us.
The next few coins
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