Are you considering burnt orange nails for Fall? Read on for more about this quintessential Fall hue and get stunning nail inspiration for your upcoming manicure!
Burnt orange is without a doubt my favorite Fall color. I mean, just look outside on any given Autumn day and it’s likely the one color you’ll see the most of.
A beautiful quintessential Fall hue, burnt orange represents warmth, comfort and passion. Together with other earth tones like olive green and brown, they make up the cozy Autumn color palette that we know and love so much.
Officially named in 1915, burnt orange is characterized as a medium to deep shade of orange achieved by mixing brown and orange. It’s technically a warm hue, but is sometimes mixed with blue to achieve a cooler undertone.
When it comes to nails, there isn’t one color that’s defined as burnt orange. Burnt orange nails come in a wide variety of shade intensities and finishes. They range from dark shades like rust and terra cotta to brighter hues like pumpkin and ochre. Even metallic nail colors with coppery and bronzy finishes can also be considered burnt orange.
This variety of burnt orange nail shades makes it a popular and versatile nail color for Fall.
A burnt orange mani pairs beautifully with outfits that have earthy tones like brown, olive green and mustard yellow.
If you like dressing in cool tones, burnt orange also makes a gorgeous accent for colors like dark blue and gray.
When deciding what type of jewelry to wear, you don’t have to worry about clashing because burnt orange nails go with gold and silver accessories.
Keep reading for more on how to get the most stunning burnt orange manicure ever!
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Stunning Burnt Orange Nail Ideas For Fall
If you’re planning to do your own nails, here are some of the most gorgeous burnt orange nail polishes to create a show stopping manicure at home.
My Italian Is A Little Rusty by OPI
Playing Koi by Essie
Afternoon Escape by Morgan Taylor
Bowery by Cirque Colors
To Burn Bright by Poisoned Lacquer
Shattered Pumpkin by Spectrum Cosmetic
Press-on nails are another fun and easy way to get a beautiful burnt orange Fall manicure at home. Check out these cute and convenient burnt orange press-on kits that you can purchase on Etsy.
Fall Gradient Press-On Set by EdgeNail
Pumpkin Spice Press-Ons by SimmiPressed
Orange Cream Press-Ons by BeautyOnYourOwnTerms
I don’t know about you, but I love endlessly scrolling through Instagram and looking at all the beautiful and creative nail designs from my favorite nail artists. If you’ll be getting your nails done at the salon, here are some absolutely stunning burnt orange nail designs from IG to inspire your mani this Fall.
SOLID BURNT ORANGE NAILS
You simply can’t go wrong with a solid burnt orange mani for Fall. If you’re into the minimalist nail trend that’s big right now, consider one of these simple chic manicures in various shades of burnt orange.
Ochre
Natural short nails let this stunning ochre color take center stage!
Sienna Brown
This rich gel nail color is called African Sunset by The Gel Bottle Inc. (Note: Products from The Gel Bottle Inc are only available for purchase with a professional license.)
Copper-Kissed Orange
This stunning orange with a hint of copper is a long-lasting polish from OPI called Suzi Needs A Loch-Smith.
Orangey Brick Red
How about this deep brick red with orange undertones called Jackie from the brand Zoya? Just stunning!
Bright Orange Red
Here’s a lively bright orange polish with hints of red called That’s The Ticket from Lights Lacquer.
Pumpkin
This warm orange gel polish called Pumpkin by The Gel Bottle Inc is the most accurate shade of pumpkin I’ve ever seen in a nail color.
Brownish Burnt Orange
I don’t know about you but this brownish orange shade called Bowery by Cirque Colors is what my mind immediately goes to when I think of burnt orange. It’s so cozy and beautiful!
Medium Orange Brown
A gorgeous medium orange brown that mimics the color of leather, this UV gel polish is called Orange Leather by Gelcare (LeManoir).
Caramel
The lightest of all our burnt orange nail colors, this caramel polish with yellow undertones is called Michelangelo from Lights Lacquer.
As I mentioned at the beginning of the post, burnt orange pairs well with metallic hues. So why not combine the two for a Fall mani with an ultra luxurious feel?
Multichrome
This multichromatic polish with hints of red, orange, copper and gold is called Life on Mars? by Cirque Colors.
Copper Shimmer
Talk about a fiery mani! Set the entire Fall season ablaze with this alluring coppery shimmer polish from Orly called Light My (Camp)Fire.
Holographic Burnt Orange
A dazzling holographic burnt orange with blue and green shift from Lights Lacquer called Whiskey Neat.
Glittery Accent Nails
Gold accent nails add a super festive twist to this burnt orange mani. Rock these nails to a Fall holiday gathering and get ready for all the compliments!
Gradient & Glitter
A glittery accent nail adds a touch of glam to this cozy brown and burnt orange mani.
Gold Foil Accent
Gold foil adds an opulent touch to this already super fierce burnt orange mani!
Golden Marble
This burnt orange marbled mani with gold foil is very easily the most luxurious set of nails I have ever seen!
Foiled Layers
Layer upon layer of metallic foil is used to create this glamorous and eye-catching burnt orange mani.
Earthy Marble w/ Gold Foil
Brown, orange and yellow are marbled together and accented with gold foil to create this hypnotizing Autumn mani.
Orange & Gold Abstract
Yet another burnt orange and gold mani that proves the two colors were made for each other.
A French manicure is a staple nail design that’s stylish in any season so I had to include some burnt orange Frenchies on our list.
Classic Pumpkin Tips
Classic pumpkin orange French tips are a simple and elegant mani choice for Fall.
Burnt Orange Micro French
Micro French tips were one of the biggest nail trends this year. Show off your taste for minimalism by going for a set of ‘skinny’ burnt orange tips this Fall.
Get more micro French tip nail ideas in our post 45 Micro French Tip Nails That Are Trendy AF!
French Tip Accent Nails
Alternating solid and French tips is another trendy and chic nail design to try this Fall.
Gold Outline French
These burnt orange tips with gold outline are the perfect glam nails for ladies’ night out in the Fall.
Matte & Glossy French
This monochromatic burnt orange French with matte base and glossy tips is the epitome of sophistication.
Textured Tips
Textured nails are still very much a trend, and they usually start popping up when Fall rolls around. These burnt orange textured tips are edgy and super cool!
Chevron Tips
These burnt orange and white chevron tips are a creative departure from the classic French tips we’re used to seeing.
If you’re a fan of nail art, check out these Fall-themed burnt orange nail art designs that will add fun and pizzazz to your mani.
Fall Florals
Floral nail art always adds a delicate touch to any mani, and these daisies are the perfect accent for this burnt orange mani.
Autumn Leaves
Autumn leaves on your nails is the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of the most beautiful season of all.
Half Moons
Rust and lavender is one of the most gorgeous color combinations ever, and this trendy half moon mani proves it!
Burnt Orange Plaid
Burnt orange plaid art gives this mani a festive vibe and hints at the holiday season drawing near.
Fall Swirls
Your Fall sweater will look extra cozy with these Fall swirls that give off a somewhat retro vibe.
Abstract Blobs
Sometimes strange looking nail art can actually turn out quite lovely and unique. Kind of like these abstract burnt orange and pink blobs.
Witchy Vibes
Burnt orange with black celestial nail art gives off a witchy vibe that’s perfect for Halloween.
Geometric Lines
Nail designs with lines are big right now. These matte orange nails with criss crossing black lines are also the perfect nails for Halloween.
Gingerbread Men
This burnt orange and gold mani is stunning but the cute gingerbread men definitely steal the show!
Burnt orange nails are perfect for Fall as I hope I’ve shown. They’re fierce, festive, warm and cozy all at the same time. Did you see any nail ideas you’d like to try out? Leave a comment and let us know. Until next time, thank you for stopping by and have a wonderfully cozy Fall season!
