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A Guide To Hermès Colours

Founded in 1837, Hermés is renowned as one of the worlds most luxurious brands, commended for its meticulous craftsmanship, timeless elegance, and innovative design. With over 180 years in the luxury sphere, Hermès is...

Founded in 1837, Hermés is renowned as one of the worlds most luxurious brands, commended for its meticulous craftsmanship, timeless elegance, and innovative design. With over 180 years in the luxury sphere, Hermès is considered a market leader for luxury handbags, most known for the classic Birkin bag, as well as the Kelly bag, introduced in 1935.

Hermès is chosen time and time again by luxury fanatics, not just for it’s craftsmanship but for its distinctive and prestige colour palette that exudes elegance, sophistication and tells a story. Take the highly collectible ‘Rose Sakura’, a soft powdery pink, mimicking the pink blossoms of Japan, or ‘Blue Atoll’ a turquoise blue shade emulating the deep, rolling Maldivian waves. Central to its identity, Hermés colours range from the bold Orange H, an integral colour that has become synonymous with the brand, to the vibrant tones of Vert Verone or Blue Electric. The classics shades of Black, Etoupe and ‘Gold’ brown are mainstays in the collections, available year on year. However new colours are introduced as well as discontinued seasonally. Each colour is meticulously chosen and often inspired by the natural world, art and heritage, creating a rarity and heightened desireablilty once discontinued.

Whether you want to stand out from the crowd with a eye-catching piece, or keep it simple for everyday wear, Hermés wide range of colours will leave you spolit for choice. With all of this, there is much to consider before making a decision on your new Hermés bag and we're here to help. Here's our guide to the most popular Hermés colours.

NEUTRALS 
Blanc (White), Nata, Craie, Argile, Glycine, Sauge, Etoupe, Alezan, Biscuit, Natural Sable, Gold, Craft, Havanne, Marron Fonce, Ebene
GREYS
Gris Perle, Gris Pale, Beton, Gris Tourterrelle, Gris Asphalte, Gris Souris, Gris Etain, Cacao, Gris Elephant, Gris Agate, Graphite, Ardoise, Noir / Black, Terre, Miel
ORANGE - YELLOWS
Brique, Sanguine, Orange H, Orange Poppy, Orange, Feu, Moutarde, Jaune D’0r, Soleil, Jaune Ambre, Souffre, Jaune Poussin, Lime, Candy Kiwi / Lichen, Granny
GREENS - BLUES
Menthe, Bamboo, Vert Yucca, Chartreuse, Vert Anis, Canopee, Pelouise, Vert Bangale, Vert Emerald, Vert Fonce, Vert Cypress, Colvert, Malachite, Vert Verone, Bleu Lagon
BLUES
Bleu Pale, Bleu Glacier, Bleu Lin, Bleu Atoll, Bleu Celeste, Bleu Jean, Bleu Aztec, Bleu Paon, Mykonos, Bleu Hydra, Bleu Izmir, Bleu France, Bleu Tempete, Marine
REDS
Rouge H, Bordeaux, Rubis, Rouge Garance, Braise, Rouge Casaque, Rouge Piment, Rouge Moven, Bougainvillier, Vermillon, Geranium, Rouge Pivone, Rose Jaipur, Aubergine, Prune
PURPLES - PINK 
Cassis, Raison, Amethyst, Violet, Ultra-Violet, Iris, Carcus, Parme, Anemone, Tosca, Rose Dragee, Mauve Pale, Rose Sakura, Mauve Slyvestre, 5P Pink
PINKS
Rose Lipstick, Rose Azalee, Flamingo, Rose Confetti, Bois De Rose, Rose Shocking, Fuschia, Rose Scheherazade, Rose Tyrien, Rosy, Crevette, Blush, Potiron, Mangue, Capucine

This list is an extensive guide of the most popular shades however colours are not limited to just these. Although some may seem similar, the beauty of Hermès is that each hue presents slightly different according to the leather that is chosen alongside.

What is right for you will depend on your existing wardrobe, lifestyle and current Hermés collection. You can browse our selection of readily available bags here. For more information or to source a particular bag, please get in touch with us.

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