Bright New Color Options on the Horizon
Vibrant Orange Shades: Insiders like Sonny Dickson suggest the iPhone 17 Pro lineup could include a bold “Papaya Orange” or copper-toned finish, a striking departure from Apple’s traditional palette.
Teal, Green, and Blue Variants: Rumors also point to shades like Teal Titanium, Dark Green Titanium, Sky Blue, Titanium Blue, and Titanium Purple being considered for the Pro models
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Confirmed Color Lineup Across the Series: A leaked internal doc published by MacRumors details color options across all iPhone 17 models:
Standard iPhone 17: Black, White, Steel Gray, Green, Purple, and Light Blue.
iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max: still Black, White, Gray, and Deep Blue, but now joined by that bold Orange.
iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max: Black, White, Gray, Dark Blue, and the standout Orange.
Why This Matters
Apple’s recent initiatives, like the “Liquid Glass” design overhaul in iOS 26, signal a desire for more expressive and elegant visuals. Infusing that aesthetic into hardware color choices seems like a natural extension.
Fans on forums are already enthusiastic about the potential changes:
“I actually really like this design … I’m a fan of the blue in this render.”
“Def getting the orange if I do upgrade.”
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Here’s a rewritten version capturing that voice and focus:
What I Want Most from the iPhone 17 Pro
More Colors, Something Beyond Monochrome and Metal
When I think of the iPhone Pro series, I expect sophistication and design finesse, but I also want joy, personality, and fun. Lately, that means one thing: vivid, unexpected colors, not just yet another shade of gray or metallic.
And from what leaks and insiders suggest, Apple might be listening.
There’s talk of a bold “Papaya Orange”, a copper-like hue that promises to be a head-turner, especially in the Pro lineup, which has rarely strayed from muted tones. Even more surprising? Shades like Sky Blue, Teal Titanium, and Dark Green Titanium are reportedly under consideration.
If those sound refreshing, you’re not alone. A leaked color chart lays it all out:
iPhone 17 (Base Model): classic Black and White, plus new Steel Gray, Green, Purple, and Light Blue.
iPhone 17 Air: a lighter palette, think Light Blue and Light Gold alongside Black and White.
iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max: still Black, White, Gray, and Deep Blue, but now joined by that bold Orange.
It’s clear Apple is flirting with a more expressive design language, possibly drawing from the “Liquid Glass” aesthetic of iOS 26. Bold shades like orange or subdued pastels could make the Pro appeal feel both premium and personal.
If you ask me, it’s exactly what the Pro line needs, not just a shiny new camera or a faster chip, but a color that makes it feel yours. Fingers crossed Apple pulls through, and pulls ahead, by giving us a Pro that’s as vibrant on the outside as it is powerful under the hood.