37 Cozy Fall Hair Color Ideas For Crisp Autumn Days

The fall is the perfect season for a change. Those rich, warm hues just feel different when the leaves start to turn. There’s something about autumn that makes us crave warmth and depth in our cocoa and our hair color. So why not embrace the seasonal change and consider one of these beautiful fall hair color ideas during your next trip to the salon? Your new shade might just become your favorite accessory.

1. Vibrant Red

You’ll light up the fall season with this fiery red hair color that catches every bit of fall sunshine. The bright, saturated tone looks rich and fresh at the same time. Ask your stylist for a vibrant crimson with a warm base to keep it glowing through cooler days.

2. Rich Auburn Copper

There’s something magical about this mix of auburn and copper – it gives your hair a soft, smoldering glow. It’s deep but never flat, thanks to those coppery threads that peek through. The tone adds richness that makes hair color look fuller and more dimensional.

3. Spiced Suede Honey Blonde

Spiced suede honey blonde features a blend of beige, gold, and soft caramel hues that sit between light brown and blonde. It brightens hair tone without turning too yellow or orange. Ask your colorist for a blend of light caramel and neutral gold tones to keep the color soft and buttery, not brassy.

4. Warm Chestnut Brown with Highlights

Warm chestnut brown with highlights blends medium golden brown with lighter amber streaks. The result looks natural but noticeably dimensional. At the salon, ask for hand-painted highlights placed around the mid-lengths and ends to avoid harsh lines.

5. Deep Plum

Go moody and rich with this velvety plum shade that almost glows in the light. Deep plum is a cool-toned reddish-purple that offers a shift from classic brown shades. It works well on dark hair and enhances natural shine with a soft violet sheen.

6. Calico

This blend of caramel, vanilla blonde, soft copper, and pale brown gives a painterly, high-contrast effect. Each section pops on its own but flows together like a swirl of warm neutrals. Ask your colorist for chunky, multi-tonal highlights in warm shades layered over a dark brown base for this bold patchwork look.

7. Chocolate Brown

Chocolate brown here is smooth, rich, and cool-toned with just a whisper of soft warmth on the outer layers. It looks ultra-refined and shines in the light in all the right ways. Ask your colorist for a dark chocolate base color, toned with a sheer gloss to keep the finish sleek and dimensional.

8. Mahogany Brown

A dark cherry tone leans into a brown-red mix in this medium-length style. It reads deep plum in low light and hints at a soft ruby in bright settings. The tone complements warm or golden skin tones beautifully and doesn’t fade as quickly as brighter reds.

9. Copper Red to Blonde Ombre

Deep copper roots fade into a warm golden blonde that lights up the lower half of this stunning shade combination. The shift between tones feels playful with chunky waves and blunt ends. You’ll want to use a purple shampoo that’s safe for red tones – look for something sulfate-free to preserve both ends of the blend.

10. Warm Brown with Cinnamon Highlights

This warm brunette gets a spicy twist with very subtle cinnamon-toned pieces that swirl through the layers. The shade feels festive, rich, and soft enough for everyday wear. A moisturizing color-safe shampoo helps those cinnamon tones stay rich and not drift into orange over time.

11. Velvet Merlot

Velvety black cherry tones give this shade its moody depth and cool-toned glow. You’ll see hints of plum, wine, and blackberry layered throughout the dark base. Ask for a soft, deep wine gloss over deep midnight brunette with plum undertones to recreate the softness and shine.

12. Light Copper Gold

This soft copper shade leans golden and peachy, glowing bright under natural light. It has a radiant finish without looking brassy. If your skin has peachy or neutral undertones, this color will brighten your look without washing you out.

13. Vibrant Jewel Tones

Bright violet, ruby, amber, and sapphire streaks twist together for a multi-colored masterpiece. The jewel tones glow against a dark brown base and create dramatic contrast with every wave. You can keep the vibrancy intact with cold water rinses and a sulfate-free shampoo for color-treated hair.

14. Candy Apple Red

Candy apple red combines rich crimson and glossy cherry tones that shimmer from root to end. The shade is brilliant but wearable for fall, especially in soft waves. Try a weekly red color mask like Moroccanoil’s Color Depositing Mask in Hibiscus to refresh the vibrancy between your salon visits.

15. Cowboy Copper

Cowboy copper is a mix of burnt orange, rusty red, and golden bronze that feels earthy and bright. It has just the right amount of fire without going too orange. Consider using a color-protecting heat spray before styling to keep the warm tones from dulling with hot tools.

16. Bronzed Brunette

A warm brunette base melts into toasted bronze mid-lengths that shine under soft lighting. It’s flattering, soft, and made for fall. Use a glossing treatment once a month to keep that metallic sheen looking vibrant and dimensional.

17. Red Copper

This coppery red leans bright with a full-coverage finish that’s packed with warm pigment. You get a true copper that stays rich instead of turning brassy. Its solid, uniform tone gives the shade an elegant finish that stands out without needing dimension.

18. Peach Blonde Melt

Peachy copper blends into creamy blonde ends for a soft transition. The color shifts from vivid to pastel depending on the lighting. Consider adding a leave-in color protectant to your haircare routine to help prevent the blonde from drying out at the tips.

19. Copper Ginger Dimensional Red Balayage

This balayage highlighting technique weaves copper, ginger, and cinnamon through a dark brown base for a fall-inspired glow. It’s a multi-tonal look with lighter accents that reflect the light in every wave. Ask your stylist to hand-paint sections for extra depth through the mid-lengths.

20. Honey Brown

Honey brown gives light brunette a mellow, golden lift without going full caramel. The warm tone wraps around each layer and softens the look. A purple toning mask once a week will help neutralize brass and keep the warmth balanced.

21. Copper Brunette Balayage

Copper tones swept through a dark brunette base give this shade a glowing, earthy feel. The balayage highlights add the right softness without harsh lines. The contrast is bold but blended, creating ribbons without feeling too stripy.

22. Loved-In Rooted Blonde

Natural roots melt into soft beige and buttery blonde ends with a cool reflective finish. The contrast adds dimension without looking stark or streaky. Olaplex No. 6 Bond Smoother styling cream is a good match here to keep those lightened ends smooth and healthy.

23. Blonded Copper

This warm copper is lifted with blonding techniques that keep the vibrancy high and the tone punchy. The brighter pieces almost glow, especially where the copper catches the light at the ends. A tinted conditioning mask in a warm copper or golden apricot will help keep the tone lively between touch-ups.

24. Copper Auburn

Think of this as a richer, deeper version of traditional copper. The blend is subtle but saturated with golden-red tones. The auburn tones bring in a wine-like depth that makes the shade more fall-ready.

25. Honey Balayage on Brown Hair

Warm honey tones cascade through brunette with a soft caramel blend that lights up the ends. The balayage gives soft contrast without looking chunky or high-maintenance. Use a shine spray on dry hair to bring out the golden undertones.

26. Cherry Red

Cherry red takes on a bold, dense finish in this smooth bob with full coverage. It’s a saturated burgundy-crimson blend that looks deep indoors but flashes brighter under light. Use a red-depositing shampoo to help maintain the richness and prevent fading at the crown.

27. Copper Blonde

This copper blonde leans soft and golden with a sunlit finish that looks fresh and bright. The tone sits between strawberry and butterscotch, giving you warmth for days. A few spritzes of texturizing spray help break up the smoothness and give the shade even more dimension.

28. Cherry Cola

This mix of reddish plum and soft violet has a dusky feel that gives cherry cola its name. Lighter pinkish streaks create movement through the waves without overpowering the base. A mix of cool and warm pigments helps the tone shift depending on the lighting, giving it extra depth without looking too dark.

29. Chocolate Brown

Chocolate brown here is rich and cozy, like a just-melted bar of dark chocolate. It has a cool, neutral base that makes it wearable all year, but especially flattering in fall. You can gloss over it with a demi-color every month or two to keep that sleek, glassy finish.

30. Warm Blonde with Copper Streaks

Golden blonde gets a spicy kick from bright copper ribbons. The placement is soft but high-contrast, bringing a warmth to the style. Ask for foil highlights instead of balayage if you want those copper tones to pop more.

31. Cherry Burgundy

Deep cherry blends with burgundy for a wine-soaked effect that’s glossy and dramatic. This is the epitome of an elegant reddish-brown shade. Use a color-safe deep conditioner once a week to keep the strands soft and hydrated.

32. Mocha Brown with Blonde Highlights

Mocha brown lays down a soft, cool brunette base with blonde ribbons framing the face. The blend keeps everything balanced with both depth and lift. Using a purple shampoo once a week can help keep the blonde highlights from turning yellow.

33. Copper Hair with Blonde Highlights

Warm copper catches a lift from soft, buttery blonde highlights. The look is vibrant but blended. A heat protectant is key if you’re using a curling iron or wand to avoid dulling the copper.

34. Wine Red Balayage

Wine red melts into long dark waves with a soft balayage technique that gives it a velvety finish. The red tones run cool, more black cherry than fire engine. You’ll get longer wear from using a color-refreshing mask in a berry or plum shade between salon visits.

35. Brunette with Beige Highlights

Dark brunette is lifted with soft beige pieces that add brightness without leaning too warm. It’s the kind of contrast that works great in natural light and grows out softly. The beige tones soften the look and work especially well to brighten low-light fall days.

36. Ginger Peach

There’s a golden warmth to this peachy ginger tone that flatters every skin tone. The buttery peach tones melt into golden apricot for a shade that gets rid of any flatness. A gloss treatment every few weeks will keep the color looking juicy and rich.

37. Espresso with Thin Golden Ribbons

Espresso gets a subtle upgrade with delicate golden ribbons woven through the darkest strands. The placement keeps the color low-contrast but still dimensional. This shade is a great option if you want to keep your dark base but add a touch of warmth.