Yes—Neutrals lend a sense of zen to your bath. But every once in a while, we have a yen for color.

The color of creamsicles and cotton candy, these sherbet towels in crisp linen and cool cotton evoke memories of a summer day. We've rounded up our favorite sunset-hued summer linens: if it's OK for Mother Nature to indulge in a bit more color these days, why not you?

Above: Linen Me's linen chambray towels are also available in red and blue French stripes; $32.

Above: The Watermelon Chambray Towel is $48 at Pod.

Above: Cotton candy stripes on one side, soft terry on the other, Yoshii towels by Imbari are currently 10 percent off at ABC Carpet and Home; $48.

Above: A two-toned towel by Yoshii in soft creamsicle cotton is available at Rikumo; $53, and Mr. Sparrow; $69AU.

Above: Polka dots and two-toned hues, Yoshii towels come in every color of the rainbow and in three-tones as well; $53. For a complete selection, see Rikumo. Image via Mr. Sparrow.