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The 27 Best Spring 2023 Nail Colors

Consider this your short list to the best seasonal polish shades.

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spring 2022 nail colors
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It's not exactly groundbreaking to switch to bolder cheerier manicure colors in the spring. But this year's a little different. Perhaps you saw Portia's slime-green nails on The White Lotus and thought—that's fun. Or maybe you're just really sick of choosing the same nude, red, or pink polish every few weeks.

  • One Piece Wonder

    Chartreuse Creme

    Pear Nova One Piece Wonder

    $13 at Pear Nova
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  • Message in a Bottle

    Denim Blue

    Deborah Lippmann Message in a Bottle

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  • Les Mains Hermès Nail Enamel in Orange Brule

    Iconic Orange

    Hermès Les Mains Hermès Nail Enamel in Orange Brule

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  • Miriam Mint

    Seafoam Green

    Gucci Miriam Mint

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  • Eldridge

    Watermelon Pink

    Tenoverten Eldridge

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This season's hottest manicure is also the brightest, with shade options like designer orange, denim blue, coral, and butter yellow. Ahead, the 27 shades we're loving for spring 2023 that you can shop right now.

Chartreuse Creme

Pear Nova One Piece Wonder

One Piece Wonder
Chartreuse Creme

Pear Nova One Piece Wonder

$13 at Pear Nova

This offbeat green is for the bold and playful, with a '70s, floral-print vibe.

Denim Blue

Deborah Lippmann Message in a Bottle

Message in a Bottle
Denim Blue

Deborah Lippmann Message in a Bottle

Credit: Bloomingdale's

You know that first day of the year when it's warm enough to wear cutoffs? You officially found your mani color to match.

Iconic Orange

Hermès Les Mains Hermès Nail Enamel in Orange Brule

Les Mains Hermès Nail Enamel in Orange Brule
Iconic Orange

Hermès Les Mains Hermès Nail Enamel in Orange Brule

Credit: Bergdorf Goodman

Treat yourself to luxury this spring by adorning your nails in the famous shade of Hermès orange, now available in polish-form.

Editor's note: This shade is currently on backorder.

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Seafoam Green

Gucci Miriam Mint

Miriam Mint
Seafoam Green

Gucci Miriam Mint

Credit: Gucci

The prettiest shade of seafoam, and oh-so-flattering, too.

Watermelon Pink

Tenoverten Eldridge

Eldridge
Watermelon Pink

Tenoverten Eldridge

Credit: Tenoverten

Think of this watermelon shade like a lip tint for your nails: sheer, glossy, and goes with everything.

Vacation Blue

CND Oceanside

Oceanside
Vacation Blue

CND Oceanside

Credit: Beyond Polish

This Bahama blue will get you in the getaway mindset, whether you’re getting away for spring break—or you just wish you were.

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Olive Green

Olive & June WKF

WKF
Olive Green

Olive & June WKF

Credit: Olive & June

Nothing says spring like verdant green, and this muted shade is a little less obvious than a brighter tone.

Confetti Nails

JINsoon Dotty

Dotty
Confetti Nails

JINsoon Dotty

Credit: Revolve

Subtlety not your thing? Go for this neon glitter top coat which can be worn on its own or atop another polish.

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Blue Gray

Sally Hansen Giving Altitude

Giving Altitude
Blue Gray

Sally Hansen Giving Altitude

Credit: Target

Somewhere between grey, blue, and green, this cool shade is unexpected and understated.

Coral Pink

Butter London Trout Pout

Trout Pout
Coral Pink

Butter London Trout Pout

Credit: Butter London

When you want to amp up the color a little, a vibrant coral never fails.

Pearly White

Pleasing Perfect Pearl Polish

Perfect Pearl Polish
Pearly White

Pleasing Perfect Pearl Polish

Credit: Pleasing

From Harry Styles's debut beauty collection comes this pearly white polish—snag it for the season while you can.

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Butter Yellow

Pacifica Happy Yellow

On Sale
Happy Yellow
Butter Yellow

Pacifica Happy Yellow

Credit: Ulta

It's scientifically impossible not to smile when wearing this butter yellow (which would be perfect for Easter, btw).

Playful Purple

Essie Play Date

On Sale
Play Date
Playful Purple

Essie Play Date

Credit: Amazon

A little deeper than the typical lilac, this pretty purple is bound to get you endless compliments.

Rose Shimmer

Emilie Heathe Liquid Assets

Liquid Assets
Rose Shimmer

Emilie Heathe Liquid Assets

Credit: Nordstrom

Shine isn't just for the holidays, especially when it's in the form of rose-colored shimmer or glitter.

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Holographic Purple

Deborah Lippmann I Put a Spell on You

I Put a Spell on You
Holographic Purple

Deborah Lippmann I Put a Spell on You

Now 51% Off
Credit: HSN

Holographic nails aren't going anywhere—and we're here for it. A metallic swirl of blue and purple polish has the same impact as a pricey salon metallic manicure, but this you can DIY.

Sherbet Orange

People of Color Calypso

Calypso
Sherbet Orange

People of Color Calypso

Credit: Nordstrom

Get into the sunny, warm-weather mindset with this vibrant, vegan orange shade.

Terracotta Nude

OPI I’m An Extra

I’m An Extra
Terracotta Nude

OPI I’m An Extra

Credit: Amazon

We won't be the first to point out that OPI's baby pink shades are icons in the industry. This new color is just as good, too—the muted, warm tone makes it modern.

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Sheer Pink

Wondercolour Le Milk

Le Milk
Sheer Pink

Wondercolour Le Milk

Credit: Beauty Pie

We're all about low-maintenance sheer shades if you aren't going anywhere but still want your nails to look great (and resist breakage). This soft pink looks natural on everyone and lasts so much longer than you'd expect.

Glossy Fuchsia

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear in Fuchsia Power

Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear in Fuchsia Power
Glossy Fuchsia

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear in Fuchsia Power

Credit: Amazon

Hot, nearly neon pink is another shade that acts as an instant mood-booster.

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