Deep Plum Color and Cocoa: New Fall Leather Shades

Rae Liu - Creative Director, Leatherology

Rae is a Creative Director guiding brand vision, design strategy, and creative execution.

Deep Plum Color and Cocoa: New Fall Leather Shades

Deep plum color leads our new fall leather palette, joining a warm cocoa brown as the air grows crisp and the season turns toward richer, cozier tones.

This season, we introduce two new fall leather colors that capture the essence of autumn: Deep Plum and Cocoa. Whether you want a touch of elegance or a hint of earthy warmth, these shades are the perfect companions for the cozy gatherings and stylish moments the season brings.

Deep Plum: A Bold and Regal Touch

Deep Plum is more than just a color, it is a statement. This rich plum color is a reddish purple with subtle brown undertones, reminiscent of a fine wine and deeper than a standard purple, sitting close to wine and aubergine on the color wheel. Inspired by the vibrant plum leaves that fall gracefully from the trees, this bold plum color exudes a regal charm that is perfect for both elegant celebrations and quiet evenings by the fire. Whether you are carrying a sleek handbag from our new Ciera Hobo Collection or accessorizing with one of our many other plum leather accessories, Deep Plum adds a layer of depth and luxury to your fall wardrobe.

How Deep Plum Compares to Other Purples

Deep plum is easy to confuse with its neighbors, so here is how it differs. Eggplant and aubergine are darker and more violet, with a purplish brown depth that can read almost black in low light. Wine and burgundy lean red, sharing plum's richness but with less brown in the base. Our Deep Plum sits in the middle, a reddish plum color warmed by brown undertones, which is what gives it that fine wine character while keeping it grounded and wearable through fall.

That warm, reddish base is also why deep plum has long read as a sophisticated, almost regal color. It carries the depth people associate with jewel tones and heritage luxury, yet the brown in it keeps it easy to live in day to day. Where a bright purple can feel loud, a dark plum like ours stays refined, which is what makes it such a natural anchor for a fall wardrobe.

It also helps to place Deep Plum within the wider plum family. Lighter shades like dusty plum and muted plum are softer and grayer, closer to mauve, while brighter plums lean vivid and cool. Ours is the deep, warm end of that range, a dark plum with enough brown to keep it grounded, which is why it wears so easily through fall rather than reading pastel or spring-fresh.

Cocoa: Warmth and Comfort in Every Detail

Cocoa brings the earthy tones of autumn right into your hands. This inviting cocoa brown leather evokes the comforting warmth of a cup of hot cocoa on a chilly day, grounding your style in both comfort and elegance. The rich, earthy cocoa color is inspired by the natural beauty of the fall landscape, offering a versatile and timeless addition to any collection. Whether it is a handbag or a home decor accessory, Cocoa adds a welcoming and cozy feel to every design, making it the perfect shade for the season.

Pairing Cocoa with Your Neutrals

Cocoa is a true brown, deeper than a tan or camel and softer than a near-black. It layers easily with the rest of your neutrals and sits comfortably alongside our other browns like Saddle Brown and Cognac, so you can mix tones without clashing. For an everyday look, pair a Cocoa crossbody with denim and cream. For something dressier, let it warm up charcoal, navy, or forest green.

How Cocoa Compares to Other Browns

Cocoa is easy to mix up with the other browns, so here is how it sits among them. Chocolate and espresso are darker and cooler, with a near-black depth that can feel heavy in daylight. Mocha leans grayer and softer, muted by a cool undertone. Our Cocoa sits warmer and clearer than those, a true cocoa brown with an earthy, reddish warmth rather than a smoky one. Next to our own browns, it reads deeper than Saddle Brown and richer than Cognac, so you get the depth of a dark cocoa brown without tipping into black. That warmth is what lets the cocoa color layer so easily with the rest of your neutrals.

Styling Your Fall Colors

Wondering what colors go with plum? Incorporating Deep Plum and Cocoa into your fall wardrobe is easier than ever with our latest collection. For a striking plum and brown outfit, pair a Deep Plum handbag with a cozy, fall-colored look. Think burnt oranges, mustard yellows, and warm neutrals to add a contrast that elevates the dark plum tone. For a subtle yet sophisticated touch, consider a Cocoa wallet or card case as a thoughtful gift for the men in your life, complementing their classic style with a modern twist. And do not forget your home, since Cocoa leather accessories can bring that same inviting warmth into your space, creating a cozy autumnal atmosphere perfect for the season.

If you prefer a tonal approach, the reddish, deep purple plum of our Deep Plum leather also layers beautifully with cream, soft gold, and forest green for a look that feels rich without overpowering. These plum color combinations make deep plum color an easy anchor for the rest of your fall accessories.

One pairing worth singling out is plum and green. A deep forest or olive green amplifies the jewel-like quality of deep plum, making it one of the most harmonious combinations for the season. If you want contrast instead of harmony, a warm plum color reads beautifully next to mustard and camel, while charcoal and navy let the plum stand as the statement piece.

How to Wear Deep Plum by Occasion

For work, a Deep Plum tote or crossbody adds a quiet point of interest to neutral tailoring without feeling loud. For evening, the rich, regal tone stands on its own against black or deep green, so a small plum bag is often all the color you need. For weekends, lean into the plum and brown outfit idea by pairing a plum piece with cocoa, denim, and warm knits for an easy, seasonal look.

Shop Deep Plum and Cocoa Picks

Ready to bring these shades home? A few places to start: the Greta Small in Deep Plum is a compact everyday silhouette, while the Katy Small Saddle Crossbody in Cocoa Croc adds warm texture to a go-anywhere bag. You will also find Deep Plum across pieces like the Park Satchel and the Uptown Vertical Tote. Browse everything in Deep Plum and Cocoa, including the Ciera Hobo Collection.

Final Thoughts

Deep Plum and Cocoa give your fall lineup two ways to make a statement, one rich and regal, the other warm and grounded. Whether you reach for the reddish depth of deep plum color or the cozy earthiness of cocoa, both shades carry easily from everyday errands to evening plans, and the full grain leather only looks better as it wears in.