White is typically synonymous with summer, but this year, a bolder hue is stealing the spotlight. While all-white outfits will always be in style, chic women around the globe are opting for another color that packs a much bigger punch: tennis ball yellow. Perhaps it’s the buzz surrounding Wimbledon and the US Open or the growing influence of sports in fashion generally, but all the cool fashion people are trading their usual summer shades for tennis ball yellow this season.

Summer fashion is meant to be fun, after all, so it’s no surprise that this shade has risen in popularity so quickly. Whether it’s just a pop on a handbag or a head-to-toe look, the style set has spoken, and tennis ball yellow is the hot color of summer ’26. Brands have also cosigned the trend, and items like Donni’s viral taffeta pants and Reformation’s beaded sandals are already selling out.

The trick to styling is to allow the color to be the focal point of the outfit, as it makes a major statement on its own. Ready to see what I mean? Below, I’m highlighting how chic women are wearing tennis ball yellow this summer, plus the key pieces to shop if you want to test out the color trend for yourself. Considering the number of cool girls wearing it, this color is only poised to get bigger.

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Marianne Smyth in tennis ball yellow Donni pants.

Style tip: Keep the rest of your outfit simple, allowing the pop of color to shine.

Claire Most in a tennis ball yellow dress.

Style tip: A slip dress feels infinitely more interesting in tennis ball yellow.

Sara Walker in a tennis ball yellow Tibi set and Khaite bag.

Style tip: When in doubt, go monochromatic.

Marianne Smyth in tennis ball yellow Posse shorts.

Style tip: Tennis ball yellow looks even cooler when paired with another shade of yellow.