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Orange Nails: The Best shades for Autumn

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Sunset in summer and terracotta in autumn: the color orange offers a rich and varied color palette to give your nails a lift. In this article, you'll find all the best ways to use this vibrant color in your orange manicures and nail art.

An orange for every season

Scorched Earth Orange Nails for Autumn

Ochre Orange


Ochre orange leans towards red, evoking the warmth and nostalgia of a lingering summer humidity in late august. Our shade Indian Summer is also the perfect pick for autumnal orange nails . An intense, vibrant color that greatly inspired Yves Saint Laurent, you'll find it on the bottle of Opium perfume for women, first created for the Empress of China and launched in 1977. click here to discover this iconic shade: Indian Summer.

Choose our Indian Summer orange polish to give your nails a pop of colour this autumn.

Choose our Indian Summer orange polish to give your nails a pop of color this autumn.

Terracotta Orange


Terracotta orange is a warm, natural color reminiscent of baked clay. Perfect for the transition into autumn, it's an end-of-summer essential. It will add a touch of sophistication to your manicure and works beautifully with light-colored outfits.

Opt for terracotta orange if you

Opt for terracotta orange if you're looking for a colorful manicure when you get back from holiday.

Brick Orange


Brick orange tends towards brown; it's an intense, deep shade that brings to mind the first leaves of autumn. This color is ideal for elegant, timeless orange nails as summer draws to a close.

Brick orange polish is an excellent way to transition your manicures gently into autumn.

Brick orange polish is an excellent way to transition your manicures gently into autumn.

Intense orange nails to make summer last longer

Reddish Orange


A vibrant shade that sits somewhere between orange and red. Powerful and engaging, this intense coral orange makes a bold statement. It evokes both the color of starfish in crystal clear waters and the juice of blood oranges enjoyed in the shade of countryside trees: a snippet of summer, which can easily be extended with a pop of Coral Reef on your nails.

Opt for zingy Coral Reef, an orange with red undertones for the ultimate vibrant manicure.

Opt for zingy Coral Reef, an orange with red undertones for the ultimate vibrant manicure.

Sunset Orange


Bright and beautiful, this vibrant orange captures the beauty of a summer evening. Pair it with denim or a white dress for a complete summer outfit. Sunset orange nails are an excellent way to prolong summer vibes. We particularly love the color Sunset, available in Green™ and Green Flash™ format.

A sunset at your fingertips: that

A sunset at your fingertips: that's what you get with Sunset, this summer's most coveted nail polish.

Coral Orange


A mix of pink and orange, coral orange is a joyful, dynamic color. No wonder we called it Bird of Paradise! Perfect for a sunny day out in town or a trip to the seaside, this shade is the ideal color choice for a vibrant midsummer manicure.

Coral orange is always a spring-summer favourite, as it offers a punchy dopamine hit you won

 Coral orange is always a spring-summer favourite, as it offers a punchy dopamine hit you won't want to be without.

Pastel orange nails for a touch of springtime softness

Peachy Orange


The softest, sweetest orange polish that reminds us of the fruit we love to eat in summer. Perfect for a light and natural manicure, peachy orange is a great way to add a subtle touch to a smart pastel or wedding outfit. Get the Peach look with our regular Green™ polish and Green Flash™ gel polish.

For peachy keen nails choose Peach, a pastel orange polish with a fruity hue.

For peachy keen nails choose Peach, a pastel orange polish with a fruity hue.

Iridescent Pastel Orange


Soft and shimmering, iridescent pastel orange is perfect for a delicate and romantic orange manicure. Ideal for a special occasion or a chic night out, it is both soothing and eye-catching. Try it in our new color Pamplemousse, a soft, pearlescent citrus orange.

Who says pastel colours lack sparkle? Try Pamplemousse, the citrus orange with an iridescent shimmer.

Who says pastel colors lack sparkle? Try Pamplemousse, the citrus orange with an iridescent shimmer.

Apricot Orange


Fruity but subtle, apricot orange will add a touch of freshness to your manicure. It's the ideal color from the start of summer to the final sunset, and it has hints of yellow, which are perfect for elevating a summer outfit. A cheeky, fruity color that your nails will love all summer long: that's Abricot polish. 

For gorgeous orange summer nails, all you need is Abricot: a soft, vibrant pastel orange.

For gorgeous orange summer nails, all you need is Abricot: a soft, vibrant pastel orange.

Which polish colors go best with orange in nail art?

Orange polish + metallic polish

Metallic shades like gold, silver and bronze go beautifully with orange nail polish. The end result is a glamorous, sophisticated manicure.

Try a brick orange French manicure over metallic polish for a dazzling autumn nail art effect.

Looking for even more shine?  Sprinkle a little Copper glitter on the tip of your French manicure. 

Orange polish + sage grey polish

The soothing, natural hue of sage  green is the perfect partner for orange-colored polish. It's the ideal combination for an elegant and balanced autumn look. Apply subtle graphic touches of Sauge green and orange to a matte nude manicure for a minimalist autumn nail art effect. 

Orange polish + artichoke green polish

Pairing orange with artichoke green may seem unexpected, but this combination works perfectly for an energetic autumn nail art look.

Choose a green found in nature like Artichaut for your all-over color, then draw some orange curves using our Nail Art Liner Brush. And that's all there is to it!