20 Dark Fall Nail Colors for a Cozy-Chic Manicure

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Jan Arnold is the co-founder of nail-care brand CND.

Shop 20 dark fall nail colors for cozy and moody manicures below.

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CND Leather Goods

Leather Goods Dark Fall Nail Colors — Beyond Polish

“This deep espresso adds warmth and cozy sophistication to your nails,” says Arnold.

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Aprés Bossa Nova

Bossa Nova Dark Fall Nail Colors — @klawsbysonia

Bossa Nova is a gorgeous mossy green from the Aprés French manicure gel collection. It has a medium viscosity to ensure better control for tip designs.

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Orly No Fig Deal

No Fig Deal Dark Fall Nail Colors — @lifelovemani

Deep and vampy, this ORLY polish is a spooky dark red. It’s from the brand’s breathable line, which is enhanced with nourishing ingredients like vitamin B5 to strengthen nails.

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Mooncat Whisky Sunrise

Whisky Sunrise Dark Fall Nail Colors — @lifelovemani

A shining terracotta, this multi-chrome polish reflects shades of orange, red, and green depending on the angle you’re looking at them.

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Essie Carols & Caviar

Caviar Dark Fall Nail Colors — @lifelovemani

This deep gray has strong navy undertones, making it a cool and dramatic shade for fall.

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ILNP Dakota

Deep Purple Dark Fall Nail Colors — @missbellatracey

This blackened berry nail polish is stunning. It’s embellished with a blend of pink, purple, and gold glitter for a multi-dimensional finish.

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Hermès Brun Bistre

Decadence Dark Fall Nail Colors — @lolo.nailedit

Go dark with this stunningly deep, cool-toned brown. The formula is highly pigmented, so you’ll be able to enjoy the color’s full depth.

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ILNP Ink

Black Out Dark Fall Nail Colors — @missbellatracey

Nothing screams dark fall colors like onyx. This jet-black shade has a creamy formula that gives opaque coverage in just one coat.

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Essie Full Blast

Full Blast from Essie is a moody, deep red that launched as part of Essie’s limited-edition 2023 fall collection.

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ILNP Caramel

Caramel Dark Fall Nail Colors — @missbellatracey

This rich caramel brown reads orange without skewing full-blown pumpkin. It’s the ultimate fall shade.

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CND Needles & Red

Needles & Red Dark Fall Nail Colors — Beyond Polish

“Vampy red accented with black stipple effect redefines glamour,” says Arnold. The more coats you apply, the more subtle the black flecks become.

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OPI Scorpio Seduction

This vivid cobalt blue is full of energy while retaining a bit of mystery. It has a pearl finish for a bright, light-catching reflection.

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Olive & June Obsessed Velvet Press Ons

Velvet Dark Fall Nail Colors — @lifelovemani

Get a stunning fall mani in mere minutes with these red velvet press-ons from Olive & June. Each one of your nails will shine like rubies.

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OPI We the Female

Cranberry Dark Fall Nail Colors — @lifelovemani

This burgundy is perfect if red is your go-to shade and you want to go a bit darker for fall. It’s a classic, yet moody hue.

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Aprés Spiced Apple Cider

Spiced Apple Cider Dark Fall Nail Colors — @klawsbysonia

Add a dose of dimension to seasonal reddish brown nails with golden sunburst embellishments.

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Glisten and Glow Soup & Snuggles

Olive Green Dark Fall Nail Colors — @lifelovemani

Embody dirty martini-inspired glam with this true olive shade. It’s got just the right amount of yellow to read warm without being overly bright.

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Cirque Colors Eye of the Beholder

Deep Bronze Dark Fall Nail Colors — @disseynails

If you want a super cozy shade of brown, opt for this multi-chrome shade, which ranges between papaya red and burnt orange.

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Luxio Truffle

Truffle Dark Fall Nail Colors — @gossipandgloss

Transform your nails into milk chocolate with this rich, warm brown polish. It’s a gel formula, so be sure to have the proper base and top coats as well as a UV light to cure.

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Paintbox Like Sage

Capture the cool vibes of fall without going too dark via this gorgeous sage green. The hue was inspired by nature, ‘70s interiors, and runway color trends.

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