The Perfect Nail Polish Colors for an East Coast Summer

Get inspired by the coastal shades from Nantucket to Montauk.

Allie Hogan
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Published: Jun 19, 2025

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It finally feels like summer on the East Coast is upon us. From Cape Cod to the Hamptons, we’re excited to lean into the relaxed aesthetic and enjoy some slower days. The prominent colors in a northern East Coast summer include soft sandy neutrals, pearlescent whites, ocean blues, bright corals and cheery buttery yellows. To fully lean into your best East Coast summer life find the perfect nail polish pairing below.

Nail Polish Colors to Pair With Your East Coast Summer

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Sandy Neutrals

Find shades to match your toes to the sand beneath them with toasty neutral polishes that will go with any outfit or occasion. Ones to try: Olive and June MM ($9), Pacifica Baby Deer ($4), Londontown Murray Me ($16)

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Crisp Linen White

You’ll see white Polo button-downs and crisp linen pants all over the coast during summertime. The vacationers love their summer whites so why not try it on your nails? Ones to try: Côte Crisp Linen ($18), Londontown Duchess ($16), Essie Blanc ($10)

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Coastal Blues

It’s not an East Coast summer without a dip in the sea. The color of the ocean changes from town to town and hour to hour, so there’s a variety of gorgeous blues you could try matching your mani to. Ones to try: Londontown Poolside Dreams ($16), Côte Beauty Sapphire Tide ($18), Sally Hansen Oases ($13)

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Sunny Yellows

Butter yellow has been a headliner this season, and it pairs perfectly with sunny days on the coast. The sunny shade brings summer to your fingertips, even on overcast days.

Ones to try: Dazzle Dry Sundress Mini ($12), OPI Blinded by the Ring Light ($12), Londontown Buttercup ($16)

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Pearly Whites

From the pearls inside clams to the iridescent fish for sale at the market and the shimmering sparkle of the sea, there are glimmers everywhere during a beautiful East Coast summer. Make your manicure a shiny moment of its own. Ones to try: Orly Sea Spray ($11), Dazzle Dry Artisan ($22), Gelcare South Sea Pearl ($20)

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Sea Glass Shades

Make your nails a nod to the sea glass found on the seashore. Imitate those very specific greens and blues people hunt for along the beach. Ones to try: Londontown Amalfi Love ($16), Essie Bling It ($13), Dazzle Dry Casablanca ($22)

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Bright Coral

Corals are seen all throughout the East Coast summer towns, from jewelry to decor. It’s certainly the poppiest color on the list, so it's not for the faint of heart. Ones to try: Olive & June Cape ($8), OPI Live.Love.Carnaval ($12), CHANEL Première Dame ($33)