The Great Escapes:Top 10 Men's Pantone Colors

Tommy Hilfiger is a fan of this shade. “This is not the same ole, same ole navy. If we are talking about energy levels in blues — Regatta is the highest,” Eiseman said.

Maybe it has something to do with the reissue of “The Ivy,” the updated version of “The Preppy Handbook” or just fashion’s current interest in an updated prepster look, but Barberry has come on strong for men.

Women are taking to army green with gusto for fall in the form of military jackets, but men have been on board with green for years. “Green is a guy color. It’s one they always go for,” Eiseman said. “Even the name Turf Green conjures up images of athletic fields or golf courses.”

“There is always that need for practicality. Gray has been a staple for men in business forever, but now it is even more important,” Eiseman said. “It is seen as more of a fashion color.”

“Dramatically deep” Russet is more typically seen in the fall, but more designers are using it as a spring tone, she said. That preference is in step with seasonless dressing, which many see as a selling point with consumers. “People are more inclined to wear these colors all year round,” she said.

Reminiscent of the Caribbean and other easy-breezy tropical destinations, Blue Curacao gives wearers a lift from their everyday concerns. It also offers men another option to more traditional shades of blue, according to Eiseman.

Firecracker is considered to be a little bright for men’s wear, but more guys are starting to take to it. “Some guys lag behind with new colors, but once they do try them — they get it,” Eiseman said.

This warm yellow is another color that conjures up feelings of far-off lands, like a Turkish bazaar.

With its slightly pinkish cast, linen is a becoming shade for many men. It suits a wide range of complexions and the name alone is something that appeals to men. “When they try things on in this tone, they find it’s flattering,” Eiseman said.

It has taken a few decades, but men are warming up to the idea of wearing purple. Eiseman said, “In the Eighties, men would laugh at the idea. Now we’re seeing we’re men from it,” she said.