Fall always encourages a wave of earthy-colored manicures. But the beautiful truth about burnt orange nail designs is how far they can go beyond “pumpkin spice”. This shade can shift from cozy to elegant and playful, and that’s what makes it a season-long favorite. Let’s take a look at nail art that shows the full range of burnt orange beauty!
Fall Burnt Orange Nail Designs
Fall Foreboding
Let’s start with a little fun since spooky season is coming up. The good news is that burnt orange looks lovely on a sheer base, so it’s ideal for fall-color French tips. It also plays nicely with neutral shades like black and white, and that opens up the possibilities for Halloween embellishments like these little skulls and leaves.
Before we go any further, let’s resolve the undertone issue. Obviously, burnt orange clashes with some skin tones. However, French tips offer a little breathing room as the base color provides a buffer. Later on, we’ll discuss other shades that go well with burnt orange, so you can coordinate a manicure that flatters anyone.
Pumpkin Spice
Talk about a single shade fixation. This nail artist gave pumpkin spice a shout out in her social media post. Can you see the fine glaze on top of the burnt orange shade? To recreate that special shine, we have an extensive selection of chrome powder including Aurora colors. If you’re not sure which one looks best for your fall burnt orange nail design, drop by, give us a call, or contact us by email for a recommendation.
Lavis Gel Nail Polish Duo - 197 Energetic Orange
What is Burnt Orange Anyway?
If you compare burnt orange to pure orange, you can immediately see that it’s darker and a little reddish, more like the color of dirt. As a name, “burnt orange” has existed since the early 20th century. But the hue really gained popularity when the University of Texas Longhorns chose it as their team color in 1966. There’s even a Pantone code for it now: 159 C.
When earthy tones took over in the 1970s, burnt orange was a hot choice for interior design and clothing. It fell out of favor when the 1980s and 1990s pushed bright orange into the limelight. But since styles tend to recycle every few decades, burnt orange started trending again in 2019.
What’s the appeal of this shade? A Longhorns fan explained that burnt orange is a “competitive color”, that it stands for excitement, aggression, and revival. On the flip side, designers say that burnt orange reflects the cozy warmth of the autumn season because it reminds us of changing leaves, pumpkins, and fireplaces.
When you search for fall burnt orange nail designs, you can also include terms like dark orange, terra-cotta, copper, nutmeg, and cognac to find similar shades.
Plaid, Pumpkins, and Glitter
Nothing says fall is here like plaid nail art with pumpkins! The burnt orange glitter reveals a lot of enthusiasm for the season!
DND Gel Polish - 929 Orange Aura
Mismatched Tips
Test drive all your favorite fall shades by wearing them in a single manicure. The right shades of red and brown go perfectly with burnt orange in this nail design. You could add mustard yellow, cream, and black
And just so there’s no doubt that these are fall nails, the artist included a coppery pumpkin enhanced with silver chrome lines. Isn’t it beautiful how well the colors all fit together?
Sugar Maple Tips
The sugar maple tree is stunning in autumn. Its leaves turn red, yellow, and burnt orange. No wonder people make pilgrimages to Vermont and New York to see the changing foliage.
You can achieve a similar effect by blending gold, burnt orange, and brown for a unique tortoiseshell effect on French tips.
LDS Liner Art Gold Glitter - 23
Caramel and Pumpkin Spice
Here the glossy burnt orange polish looks like delicious caramel syrup. There’s also a sleek pair of pumpkin spice nails plus a cow print that reminds us of tortoiseshell, too.
Burnt Orange Chrome
We admit that some would argue that these French tips are copper, not burnt orange chrome. But who cares when the result is so sleek and elegant!
Chaun Legend Gel Polish - LG5209 Copper Crush
Abstract Burnt Orange Nail Art
You know all those fun textures and patterns people are adding to their nails this fall? The ones that look like animal prints or swirls of molten chrome? Now’s a great time to pull out all the stops and use your favorite fall colors and effects for a showstopper set!
Butterfly Nails for Fall
Instead of focusing on pumpkins and leaves, why not butterflies? Monarch butterflies have dark orange wings and fall is their big migration season. They start on the move in late August and continue through October. Some of the butterflies spend the winter in Mexico and others in California.
Here the artist has included mint green leaves sprinkled with raindrops and a cute little ladybug to keep the butterflies company. Isn’t it gorgeous how well this shade of green goes with burnt orange?
Marbled Orange Nails
Swirl burnt orange with cream and gold for a luxurious marbled look. You know these nails are going to get second glances.
OPI Gel Nail Polish - V26 It’s a Piazza Cake
What Colors Conflict with and Complement Burnt Orange?
Burnt orange is a very versatile color, but it will clash with bright orange, neon green, lavender, and even burgundy. Be careful pairing burnt orange with any other powerful hue.
Instead, bring out the best the burnt orange has to offer by putting it alongside forest green, taupe, teal, cream, mint green, black, charcoal gray, or sage.
You can also put together fun burnt orange nail designs for fall by including mustard yellow and even certain blue tones.
Conclusion
We hope these autumn burnt orange nail designs inspired you to try something new! This is the perfect time of year to wear all the cozy colors you want. Browse our store for the trendiest fall shades plus essential nail art supplies at prices that will make you smile.
Sources:
https://www.canva.com/colors/color-meanings/burnt-orange
https://www.figma.com/colors/burnt-orange
https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/pollinators/Monarch_Butterfly/migration/index.shtml