Apple may be planning to take aesthetic unification to the next level with the iPhone 17 Pro, which is rumored to debut with a brand-new color inspired by the “Liquid Glass” design found in iOS 26. The leak, first reported via a post on X (formerly Twitter) by The Apple Hub, points toward a future where Apple’s visual software language directly influences the physical appearance of its premium devices.
"Liquid Glass" is one of the most visually celebrated design changes in iOS 26, bringing a more fluid, translucent, and layered visual texture to the operating system. The interface embraces soft edges, subtle movement, and light refractions that give iPhones a more “alive” feel.
According to early reports, Apple wants to extend this "liquid" aesthetic beyond the screen; incorporating the same visual cues into the actual device casing of the iPhone 17 Pro through this special color edition.
Though the exact name of the upcoming color is still under wraps, insiders speculate it could be a high-gloss, iridescent finish that subtly changes hues under different lighting angles much like what the Liquid Glass interface depicts on-screen in real-time.
Some design insiders are likening it to previous Apple shades like "Sierra Blue" for iPhone 13 Pro or the "Deep Purple" of iPhone 14 Pro, but with a more holographic and modernized finish aimed at mirroring UI animations and gradients from iOS 26.
This would mark the first time Apple explicitly links a new iPhone color to a design theme from its software; a move that underscores Apple's growing design synergy between form and function.
Color variations have increasingly become a vital selling point for Apple, especially with “Pro” models.
iPhone 13 Pro debuted Sierra Blue
iPhone 14 Pro introduced Deep Purple
iPhone 15 Pro brought Titanium shades like Natural, White, and Blue
iPhone 16 Pro (rumored) may feature more polished Titanium vibrancy
With growing competition and maturing smartphone hardware capability, unique finishes help Apple differentiate its products and appeal to style-conscious buyers.
Tech forums and social media are abuzz with excitement around the rumored Liquid Glass-inspired color. Fans and designers have already shared concept renders showing fluid-like finishes with subtle gradients and light refractions.