# Oceanic Headphone Colorways B & O PLAY's New Capsule Boasts a Soft Headphone Color Palette By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-04-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/headphone-color-palette References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/bo-play-spring-summer-2018/) & [beoplay](https://www.beoplay.com/en/landingpages/ss18) While the new B & O PLAY Spring/Summer 2018 collection does not offer any groundbreaking technological advances, the products boast a new headphone color palette. A definite aesthetic upgrade, the audio tech is "a fashionable nod to the turning of the seasons." The Spring/Summer 2018 capsule consists of B & O PLAY's two portable speakers, as well as a pair of [wireless headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-electronics-launches) that combine comfort with high-quality sound. The audio accessories have a fresh and limited silhouette that sports an aquatic shade, inspired by the Danish coastline. The [Beoplay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beoplay-portal-gaming-headphones) [H4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-mattress-collection) headphone color palette is offered in a soft Aloe Green, as well as a stronger Steel Blue. Functional and fashionable, the audio accessory has lambskin leather cups and allows for up to 19 hours of playback. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Colorful Headphone Palettes:** Brands can create originality in their products by incorporating unique and bright color palettes. - **Functional Wearables:** Technology companies can merge fashion and function by creating long-lasting wearables with high-quality sound. - **Innovative Audio Accessories:** Manufacturers have an opportunity to revolutionize the headphone industry with stylish and comfortable designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Audio Technology:** Companies in the audio industry can invest in research and development to offer innovative and stylish products. - **Consumer Electronics:** Electronic manufacturers can incorporate new and trendy colors to differentiate themselves from competitors. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion brands can collaborate with audio tech companies to create fashion-forward wearables with high-quality sound. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Springtime Earbud Color Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-beats-studio-buds.md) - [Premium Green Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-editions.md) - [Spring-Ready Tonal Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-open.md) - [Lime-Colored Special Edition Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beoplay-ex-atelier-editions.md) - [Comforting Open-Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/libratone-x-pantone.md) - [Portable Speaker Colorway Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beats-pill-2.md) - [Community-Chosen Headphone Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-sea-blue-ath.md) - [Minimal Premium Leather Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beoplay-h100.md) - [Luxe Sage Audio Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen3.md)