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50 Color Combinations You Need to Use in 2023

People are visual creatures. We can’t help it! We’re influenced by the things we see, and color combinations have a major impact on how we perceive and react to things.

Color communicates on both conscious and subconscious levels, and where language can’t. The right color combinations can draw in attention, generate emotion, and ultimately leave a lasting impression.

With so much on the line, choosing the right color combinations can be difficult if you have limited design experience and time. So, we’ve covered the basics of choosing colors in a beginner-friendly way! You’ll find color inspiration for interior design, branding, beauty, fashion, and everything in between.

The color wheel and basic colors

All colors are made by mixing the primary colors red, blue, and yellow together in different quantities. It can be hard to believe at first but check out the color wheel below to see it in action.

By mixing two primary colors, you create a secondary color. By mixing a secondary color with a primary color, you create a tertiary color.

Keep this color wheel in your back pocket to reference how various colors are made.

Types of color combinations and how to use them

Choosing colors that look good together is actually simpler than you think. Using the color wheel and the tips below, you can find color combinations that work well together every time.

Some of these color pairs may seem unusual, but you can use these color combinations with the confidence that they will work together. The color wheel has an incredible array of options when you factor in darkening colors with shade, or lightening them with a tint. The possibilities are endless!

Here are some ways colors can be altered:

Best color palette generators

These color palette generators provide an unlimited range of color inspiration for any project. They’ll help you get a better idea of the colors you like and don’t like for your project, and which variations of hues resonate with you.

  1. Coolers
  2. Color Hunt
  3. Color Mind
  4. Adobe Color
  5. Color Space

Color combinations and emotions

Aside from aesthetics, color schemes can be used to evoke emotions. Based on scientific research, colors and emotions are closely linked and can be used to enhance your messaging.

Here’s a quick rundown of colors and their emotional association.

Read more about colors and emotions on our blog!

50 color combinations for any design

We’ve researched color trends from some of the great color trendsetters like Adobe, Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams, and Behr to curate the best color combinations.

Beneath each palette we’ve added HEX codes for every color, going from top to bottom, so you can easily copy them into your projects.  

Choosing any of these color palettes will ensure your project is ahead of the color trend curve.

Three color combinations

Below, we’ve compiled color combinations of three colors that go together.

1. Pink and yellow

HEX Codes: #C7395F, #DED4E8, #E8BA40

This sweet spring color palette is bubbly and refreshing. Like spring blooms and sunshine, it has a light pink and fuschia color pair accented by a deep yellow. This warm color palette is great for seasonal designs, and for capturing the joy of spring and summer.  It also works well for the beauty industry, and for adding a warm look to product packaging or social media assets.

2. Teal and tangerine

HEX Codes: #EDCBD2, #80C4B7, #E3856B

Orange and blue sit across the color wheel from each other, making them complementary colors. The warmth of the tangerine orange is balanced by the cool teal tone, creating a well-balanced color scheme. It’s a beautiful color combination for a fresh, dynamic look, and a youthful glow.

3. Prussian blue, orange, and mustard

HEX Codes: #3B5BA5, #E87A5D, #F3B941

A fresh take on a retro color palette, the Prussian blue and orange are complementary colors, accented by the mustard yellow. This warm color palette is great for retro designs that need a modern flair. Retro designs are trending in 2022, and this color combination is a great way to achieve the look.

Check out 40 more logo color combinations on our blog!

4. Periwinkle, pink, and lime

HEX Codes: #678CEC, #D49BAE, #BBCB50

Periwinkle is the Pantone color of 2022, and this palette creates a bold impression with slime green and dark pink accents. It’s an unconventional palette that’s ideal for those looking to stand out, break rules, and be daring.

5. Blue, green, and orange

HEX Codes: #4AAFD5, #91B187, #E7A339

This color palette emulates a clear summer’s day and the juiciness of a ripe orange. The crisp sky blue is offset by the sweet orange and accented by the soft green of leaves. It’s the perfect palette for adding an enthusiastic and natural look to your projects!

6. Blonde yellow, beige, and candy pink

HEX Codes: #F9EC7E, #E3CCB2, #E26274

Like fresh spring tulips, the striking yellow and the pink color combination is both delicate and eye-catching. Soft beige adds a sophisticated touch as either an accent or main color.

Remember to incorporate a mix of bold and soft colors to create a visual hierarchy for people to follow when taking in information.

7. Raspberry pink and dark chocolate

HEX Codes: #B2456E, #FBEAE7, #552619

Mouthwatering and rich, the raspberry pink and chocolate brown are enough to make anyone drool. The light pink adds a buffer between the two, further accentuating the richness of both colors. It’s perfect for those in luxe desserts or more sensual businesses and design endeavors.

8. Sage and pine green

HEX Codes: #EDF4F2, #7C8363, #31473A

The neutral shade at the top of this color scheme has a green undertone, a great foundation for playing with the more moody greens below it. Greens can be vivid and refreshing, or deep and calming. We like this green color palette because, depending on how you use it, you can achieve either effect.

The green in the center intentionally resembles Sherwin Williams’ color of the year, Evergreen Fog, making this a popular color combination choice for 2022.

9. Light blue and cobalt

HEX Codes: #CADCFC, #8AB6F9, #00246B

This blue color palette is calming in nature and can be used in various applications. Analogous color harmony is on display here with a mixture of multiple shades of blue. Picture a relaxing rainy spring day. This toned-down color scheme is extremely flexible. Instead of bombarding the senses, it soothes them.

Muted color combinations are popular in 2022, achieve the look with analogous blue color combinations.

Check out some winter color palettes on our blog!

10. Canary yellow and lilac gradient and off-black

HEX Codes: #D3CAE2 #E6C17A, #F6EDE3, #404041

The aesthetic gradient of lilac and canary yellow is surreal yet soothing. It’s a balance of warm yellow and cold purple, creating perfect complements and a balanced gradient. Butter yellow and faded black act as accents to either cool the palette or warm it up.

Gradients are trending in 2022, so get ahead by using this beautiful set of color combinations.

Learn more about gradient design!

11. Lilac, gray and orange

HEX Codes: #D5CAE4, #E1E5EB, #E59462

Orange and lilac entice two opposing emotions. Lilac is soothing and orange is energizing, creating a dynamic color combination that is exciting and unique. It’s great for projects that want to push boundaries and exude a modern vibe.

12. Primary colors with a bold twist

HEX Codes: #81CAD6, #EDCD44, #DC3E26

This bold color palette is unapologetic and striking! Leveraging the impact of primary colors in alternative shades, the light teal, vermillion, and yellow are simple yet unforgettable. For a design, vermillion and citrus yellow could be used interchangeably on font, borders, text boxes, and more. They would also work well layered over each other in these design elements.

13. Sunshine yellow, fluorescent green, sapphire blue

HEX Codes: #F2EC9B, #96FFBD, #1803A5

Exhilarating and strong, the electric blue is partnered with the fluorescent green to create a stand-out color pair. The pale yellow is a pacifying accent that still contributes to its overall electric look. It’s ideal for small designs that need to make a striking impact.

14. Graystone, teal, and emerald

HEX Codes: #D9DAD9, #68A4A5, #4C8055

This color combination pulls from the beauty of natural stone and flowing rivers. The gray of rocky shores is balanced by the emerald of deep waters. The muted blue is inspired by the sky or the fresh meltwater of a glacier.

This is the perfect combination if you prefer minimalistic designs but want to add a slight pop of color. Emerald green could be added for a font color while your background remains more toned down. This color scheme is fluid, professional and applicable to multiple industries.

15. Electric pink, azure, and powder blue

HEX Codes: #DF3C5F, #224193, #6F9BD1

The jolt of the electric pink is balanced by shades of blue, creating a bold and versatile palette. Opt to use the electric pink as an accent color, or make the blues accent colors to leverage the charge of the pink. This palette works for retro 90’s logo design or bold projects.

Four color combinations

Below, we’ve created color combinations with four colors that go together.

16. Blush rose, fuchsia, cobalt, and brown

HEX Codes: #E17888, #AE3B8B, #1C5789, #341514

Dark and mysterious, the fuchsia, cobalt blue, and brown are like a fiery sunset on a desert landscape. The blush rose is a soft highlight that illuminates an otherwise intense color scheme.

This palette is ideal for adding intrigue to your designs, it’s also a great option for luxurious interior design!

17. Blue, apricot, and red

HEX Codes: #3988A4, #67C2D4, #D0944D, #CB625F

Playful and energizing, this vintage color palette has cold shades of blue that are balanced by warm shades of apricot orange and dusty red. It’s great for bubbly personal branding that has a vintage flair. The accent neon blue is a great way to draw attention to specific messaging or elements in your designs!

Check out more vintage color palettes!

18. Blue, mustard, mauve, and green

HEX Codes: #1D71BA, #EDC400, #B25690, #71B379

Instantly electrifying, this color combination is unique and playful. The warm yellow and purple are sandwiched by the cool blue and green to create a bright color combination. The shock impact is great for bold branding on food blogs, personal portfolios, and as accents on social media assets. This burst of color is hard to ignore!

19. Sand, umber, blush, espresso

HEX Codes: #D4B8B1, #866C69, #CD8C8C, #53331F

Taking after the sand, rock, and dust of a dune-like landscape, this palette would be arid if it wasn’t for the soft blush of pink. The sandy beige and umber are analogous to the dark espresso brown, creating a warm color palette.

It’s an ideal palette for beauty businesses, coffee shops, or designs that want to exude a grounded and warm look.

20. Turquoise blue and fresh moss

HEX Codes: #2963A2, #4CAABC, #72C2C9, #9FA65A

This analogous color combination is inspired by the alpine landscape, with the shades of blue emulating glacial lakes and clear skies. The green is the color of fresh moss after a downpour, breaking up the shades of blue to add balance.

This combination is ideal for designs that highlight nature, growth, and vitality.

21. Raspberry pink, cobblestone gray, and clay

HEX Codes: #D8D0CD, #B46543, #DF5587, #C83F5F

This playful palette has sweet raspberry pinks and a clay brown. It reflects fruity pink tones and a sweet milk chocolate hue, neutralized by a light cobblestone gray. It’s perfect for bakery branding or adding a warm, feminine look to your designs.

22. Walnut, Aegean blue, honey, persimmon orange

HEX Codes: #4D181C, #144058, #E58D2E, #DD671E

Rustic and nostalgic, this color palette is perfect for vintage branding, record stores, or 70s interior decor and fashion ideas! The walnut brown and honey yellow allude to leather couches and yellow corduroy pillows. The Aegean blue and persimmon orange add a balance of cold and warmth that creates an irresistibly retro color combination.

23. Strawberry pink, neon blue, and dark chocolate brown

HEX Codes: #D2385A, #DE9DC2, #9EE8E1, #573C33

Pink and brown are a mouthwatering color combination and are perfect for branding in the baking and pastry industry. The pink alone is playful and feminine, but when paired with brown it becomes more grounded and rich – think cake and coffee! The neon blue adds a unique twist that instantly renders the color scheme modern, fun, and totally unique!

24. October mist, sand, orange, and black

HEX Codes: #B7B9A8, #D1B5A3, #E36858, #0C0D0D

October mist is the Benjamin Moore 2022 color of the year, and it adds a stable and meditative look to the palette.

The October mist and sandy nude are offset by the accenting tangerine orange, creating a sharp look that suits interior design, branding, and website design. This palette is functional and modern, ideal for professional and creative uses.

25. Baby blue, salmon-orange, peach, and ruby red

HEX Codes: #CEE6F2, #E9B796, #E3867D, #962E2A

The crisp look of sky blue is paired with cheerful peach hues for a divinely refreshing look. The light colors are grounded by a deep ruby red, adding more versatility to your choice of accents.

This soothing color palette is great for branding a new product, designing a website, or creating youthful social media assets. They work well in the beauty industry and for interior decor ideas!

26. Pastel pink, teal, butter yellow, papaya orange

HEX Codes: #EECCD3, #80C4B7, #EEC95C, #E3856B

These playful colors are inspired by dawn on a summer day. The soft veil of pink balances the bright yellow of a rising orange sun. The teal and orange are complementary, creating a balance of warm and cool colors. Add these colors to any design for a young and cheerful look!

You could potentially create a very relaxing, trendy interior space by using this color combo. There’s something very peaceful about these colors that makes them easy to engage with. They are slightly childlike too, which would make them a great choice for decorating a child’s room.

27. Neon blue, mustard, powder pink, brandy

HEX Codes: #B6818B, #57BBBC, #B8912E, #802621

Like a dimly-lit antique shop, this palette is vintage-inspired but with a twist of bright blue to garner attention. It leans on darker shades of rustic hues to create a cozy and traditional look. The brandy red and mustard yellow are weathered and offset by the blue and powder pink. It’s perfect for rustic home decor, vintage posters, and product packaging.

28. Rustic orange, marigold, dirt brown, and beryl blue

HEX Codes: #CF9032, #CD7E2A, #6C3622, #6FA1BB

Inspired by the bright and earthy colors of autumn, this fall color palette is fresh but understated. Like the deep yellow of late autumn, it has a charming and cozy feel. The blue and orange are complementary, with the tanned yellow and orange creating an eroded look.

These colors work well for product packaging, interior decor, and wall colors!

Check out more fall color palettes on our blog!

29. Neon green, radiant pink, profound blue, purple

HEX Codes: #B6E696, #A95EA3, #DC3A79, #1686CD

Inspired by the 90’s color-block fashion, this neon color palette is rambunctious, loud, and light-hearted. The neon green, pink and blue are offset by the muted purple to create a fun and nostalgic look. This palette is great for fashion design, personal branding, and even makeup looks!

30. Dark sage, earth brown, and mahogany

HEX Codes: #507B6A, #6A513C, #A4998E, #4B1816

Bohemian and classy, this color palette is dark and luscious. It uses natural hues of cabernet red, ash beige, and walnut wood to create warmth. The jade blue adds a cold accent to level off the warmth in the palette. This palette is a stunning option for interior design and decor.

31. Minimal and modern greys

HEX Codes: #DDDBDE, #CAD4DF, #656E77, #3B373B

Sometimes using a minimalist color palette is the best way to make an impact in a cluttered world. By using subtle shades, you can rely on minimalist fonts to convey your messaging and let color be a soothing accent. Brutalism is a web design trend in 2022, and minimalist color combinations are perfect for executing that bare-bones look.

32. Sky blue, rose, fuchsia, and yellow

HEX Codes: #6FC7E1, #EABDCF, #EFD557, #CE6EA3

This fun-loving palette injects fun and child-like wonder into any design. It’s a great color combination for accents on websites, personal branding, and fun social media assets. It’ll uplift your mood and your designs along with it!

33. Disco purple, hot pink, lime, and slime green

HEX Codes: #BD5598, #82BB42, #BFCF6E, #DF3C5F

Funky and unique, this color palette is well beyond the color comfort zone. The mix of pink, purple, and green is striking and groovy. It’s original and fierce, but versatile enough to give you options for which color you want to use as an accent.

It’s ideal for creative industries, original personal branding, and branding unconventional items in groundbreaking (but fun) industries!

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Tiger orange, corn yellow, sand, cyan blue

HEX Codes: #E88659, #D8BF58, #D1BAA2, #56C1E1

Channel a hot summer’s day with this relaxing beach palette. The hues are instantly soothing and reminiscent of vacations and carefree days. The neon blue is balanced by the more muted sand and orange hues and accented by the sunny yellow.

This palette is great for swimwear design, beauty products, and designing during warm seasons.

35. School blue, recess green, playful pink, snacktime orange

HEX Codes: #3B5BA5, #E87A5C, #469E48, #DE418E

This is a great example of a triadic color palette. A very youthful group of color combinations, the school blue is muted yet bold, while the bright pink adds depth. The grass green reminds us of recess and paired with muted orange, brings an element of the unexpected.

Combined, these colors work great for homeschooling brands, daycares, and other childcare or education-related projects.

36. Sunshine yellow, nude, deep pink, eggplant

HEX Codes: #FAEF7C, #E3CCB2, #E26274, #78589F

Inspiring and bold, this palette has a lighthearted vibe with bright yellow and sweet pink grounded by an eggplant purple. The nude neutralizes the bold colors and adds versatility for usage options. This palette can be used for creative projects, bubbly website design, and for personal branding or unique packaging.

37. MODE, a Sherwin Williams inspired color combination

HEX Codes: #355952, #EAB63E, #FAF6E7, #E37769

Inspired by Sherwin William’s master palette, MODE, this set of color combinations pulls together some of the toughest colors to combine with expert precision.

Cascades green, Bakelite gold, Highly-reflective white, and Rejuvenate coral. These four colors contribute to a maximalist palette that is extremely stylish. MODE is a creative exploration of color combinations, perfect for the adventurous designer or ambitious artist.

38. Perfect red, ochre, grapeseed, off-white

HEX Codes: #6061A8, #CE8F30, #F4F7F7, #ED3224

Perfect red offers power and passion to these unique color combinations. Off-white and periwinkle purple add elements of light and dark, while still creating a modern contrast.

The ochre yellow doesn’t overpower the combination like a brighter shade of yellow would. Instead, it adds a mature and grounded feeling. The presence of Veri Peri ensures that this is one of the trendiest color combinations around!

Experiment with color combinations in Looka’s logo maker!

39. Behr color trends 2022

Source: Behr.ca Whisper white, sun-washed brick, breezeway, etched glass HEX Codes: #F4F2EE, #DCC2B6, #CED8DO, #DDE1E3

For interior designers and home decor aficionados, these color combinations are the Behr 2022 color trends. The Whisper White is creamy and perfectly accented by Sun-Washed Brick and Breezeway Green. When combined, they offer a gorgeous ensemble of soft, approachable colors.

This palette of pretty colors looks great as wall paints, accent pillows, and to create gentle illustration art.

40. Dark teal, amber, squash, vermillion

HEX Codes: #3A6D80, #F3CD53, #D56729, #9D402D

This earthy, Moroccan-inspired color palette is reminiscent of aged stone and eroded Moorish architecture. The warmer tones brighten and illuminate your design, while the dark teal acts as a complement by cooling the palette down. This palette is ideal for interior decor, wall color inspiration, and branding vintage or thrift fashion.

41. Wisteria purple, melon green, and lemon yellow

HEX Codes: #735DA5, #D3C5E5, #8EC9BC, #FBF5AA

As energizing as it is calming, we can’t get enough of this wisteria and lemon color combination. They deliver a gorgeous ensemble of soft, approachable colors.

It’s one of those clean color combinations that are invigorating to look at. It feels futuristic and modern, perfect for the beauty and fashion industries as well as designs looking for a captivating splash of color.

42.  Space blue, violet, candy pink, mint green

HEX Codes: #22235F, #7A4D9F, #EB68A0, #A8DACD

Maximalism is a graphic design trend in 2022, and this palette embodies organized chaos. These stylish tints make for a superb color combination that has the ability to be loud and colorful without being intrusive and gaudy. This color combination is great for spirited illustration, abstract art, or product packaging design!

43. Navy blue, neon green, canary yellow

HEX Codes: #223E8B, #2249AE, #7EE05F, #FEFAAE

Supercharge your designs with this powerful neon color palette. The deep cobalt is analogous to the lapis lazuli blue, but the balance is jolted by the radioactive green and light lemon. This color scheme is bold and daring, made for projects that want to establish trust, and associate with revitalization.

44. Neon pink, neon green, fluorescent yellow, bright peach

HEX Codes: #F4B0F7, #9CFAD4, #EDF9A2, #F8B0B3

A dazzling neon color palette, we love the bright colors combined here. The candy shades are bold and exciting and can be used in all sorts of applications, from parties to social media, to product packaging, to wall murals!

45. Neon teal, vivid violet, baby pink, pale yellow

HEX Codes: #78FFC4, #DCAAE4,#FDC2E4, #FAF3DE

These four colors combine to make a super aesthetic palette. We love the soft kawaii colors paired together in a bright and joyful, yet soft and soothing way. These pretty colors would pair together almost anywhere, but we see them doing super well in social media posts and glitter-heavy party outfits!

46. Exuberant pink, magenta, grape, indigo

HEX Codes: #E8338B, #C13979, #5C2C90, #2A2E74

Explore many shades of pink and purple with this vivid color combination. Dark indigo offers a rich, moody shade that flows nicely into the brighter eggplant. Combined with two deep fuchsia tones, these four colors could make a beautiful gradient!

While these shades are vibrant in nature, purples can be used in less energetic settings too. Think exquisite multi-toned fabric or a peaceful galactic-themed design.

47. Black, Amethyst, Plum, butterscotch yellow

HEX Codes: #020202, #5351A2, #A254A1, #F6C845

Traditionally, these colors wouldn’t be considered colors that go together. But when used in the right ratios these four color combinations are actually pretty unique and eye-catching! The honey yellow and lavender purple add a rustic feel while the Very Peri periwinkle, the 2022 color of the year, lends a touch of trendy modernism.

What’s surprising is how grounding the black shade becomes. In a design, we recommend using black as font text, or small accents, while letting the other colors speak for themselves. Black can be overpowering if not used deliberately.

48. Coral, salmon, banana yellow, mint green

HEX Codes: #EC6D67, #F2AE7F, #FBF5AE, #CEE4B3

It’s hard to find four colors that go together as these do! We love the citrusy shades in this pastel color palette. Great for product photography, lifestyle shoots, gender-neutral baby showers, and more!

49. Rose, bubble gum pink, neon green, off-white

HEX Codes: #EFC6D4, #D950AE, #AAE847, #EEEDEE

Here’s a bright and unique four-color combination palette! Layer the neon green and neon pink with more neutral colors like rose and soft grey to create a real pop of color. Neon colors are trending in maximalism, and this palette is a great way to create dazzle viewers.

50. Sky blue, teal, seafoam green, chartreuse yellow

HEX Codes: #59C4EB, #5ADFDF, #77EFBD, #ECF8BA

This analogous blue color palette reminds us of the sea! Use these bright colors to liven up any of your designs while still keeping a sense of calm. Notice how the yellow pops when layered with the darker blue shades? We love the contrast!

Use these color palettes in your next project!

Choosing the right color combination can seem intimidating, but keep this guide on hand to stay inspired and on top of trending colors. Looka has applied the principles of the color wheel through AI to generate stunning logo color combinations.

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Blue + Brown

Chocolate brown and blue is always a win, but this foyer designed by Elizabeth Roberts is making it look even better than usual.

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Marigold + Cream

White and yellow can be almost too cheerful—this cream and marigold combination is softer and a little more mellow as a result, though it still boasts that signature energy you'd expect from a yellow backdrop.

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Lime Green + Dark Blue

Dark blue wallpaper, black lacquer moldings, and a moody buffet bring depth and texture to the Miles Redd-designed room while the white marble table and lime green upholstered dining chairs ensure levity.

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Peach + Cream + Chrome

This eclectic contemporary living room is understated and visually soothing, but if you take a closer look, there are plenty of bold style statements. Part of this is thanks to the neutral yet unique color scheme.

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Ruby + Ink

Birgette Pearce designed a hidden pantry to keep stored items discrete behind inky sliding doors with textured glass—but once open, the pocket doors reveal a bright red surprise.

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Turquoise + White + Warm Wood

A custom turquoise velvet banquette in this contemporary California dining nook designed by Studio Shamshiri is just the right dose color.

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Melanie Turner makes a strong case for monochromatic decorating with this soothing green sitting room. The brass accents, burled wood table, and brown marble fireplace facade spice things up.

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Amethyst + Scarlet

The velvet-covered banquette serves as plush seating at the dining table, draped in purple burlap from Elegant Fabrics. Designer David Kaihoi's three-year-old daughter sits in the red Tripp Trapp high chair by Stokke in the New York City apartment.

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Bubblegum Pink + Greige

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Yellow + Turquoise

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Green Tea + Dusty Brown

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Army Green + Burnt Orange

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Tangerine + Dark Stone

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Sage + Aqua + Rattan

A super warm, almost golden material like rattan will balance out a cooler sage and aqua color combination. It's perfect for a tropical location—or anywhere you want to channel a vacation vibe. Add some brass for good measure, as Pheobe Howard did here.

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Big Apple Red + Dusty Blue

A different shade of red and an extra dose of gold give the above color combination a different spin that we love equally as much. Some warmer neutrals and a contrasting statement bolster pillow upholstered in dusty blue balance it all out.

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Peach + Black + Pink

Black and cream calm pieces down the various shades of pink in this great room designed by Bruce Fox. The lighting casts a golden glow over the whole room.

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Gray-Blue + Black

Give yourself something inspiring to look up at when you're getting ready to dream during a nap or while you ponder your reading material. to look at Artist Rajiv Surendra embellished the black chalkboard paint walls and ceiling in this Montreal writing room to mimic elaborate moldings. It feels fresh and modern, but also classic.

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Raspberry + Sky Blue

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Cherry + Brass

Cherry red walls with a high-gloss finish and brass accents bring maximum luxury to this tea room designed by Marie Flanigan for House Beautiful's Whole Home in Denver. It's perfect for a much-needed quiet moment for one.

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Orange Cream + Deep Teal

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Sapphire + Mustard

The color-drenched "flex room" in a Michigan house designed by Corey Damen Jenkins is a fun place for kids to do homework or for the grown-ups to have after-dinner drinks. The lacquered walls are actually a Philip Jeffries wallcovering.

Reid Rolls

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Aqua + Raspberry

Nick Olsen used look-at-me shades of pink and blue to cover every inch of a girl's bedroom—check out the Christopher Farr Cloth wallpaper on the ceiling!

David A. Land

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Tangerine + Olive

Olive-painted trim on walls papered in a bright orange pattern? It doesn't sound like it should work, but this dining room—designed by Chenault James for House Beautiful's Whole Home in Nashville—is proof that it definitely does.

TRIA GIOVAN

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Pistachio + Periwinkle

This sweet concoction of a living room, designed by Amanda Lindroth, provides irrefutable proof that opposites attract. She had the Quadrille fabric on the sofas printed in a custom color combination to tie the two hues together,

Jane Beiles

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Royal Blue + Orchid

“Nothing matches, but it all works together,” says designer Charlotte Barnes of the bright blue kitchen in a family's South Carolina vacation house. Her go-to shade? Farrow & Ball's Hague Blue.

Thomas Loof

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Blush + Mahogany

Matthew Carter used pale pink walls—painted in Benjamin Moore’s Precocious—as a backdrop for antique wood furniture in a Bahamas vacation home.

David A. Land

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Iris + Crimson

Feeling bold? With its purple ceiling (Delicate Petal by Pratt & Lambert) and red walls (Red Statement, also Pratt & Lambert), the living room of Katie Brown's Connecticut house is a showstopper.

CHRISTOPHER DELANEY

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Fuchsia + Robin's Egg Blue

Kristen McCory used a few coats of saturated pink paint—inspired by her client's grandmother's lipstick—to turn a hand-me-down secretary into a showstopping focal point for an upstairs hallway clad in pale blue wallpaper.

Douglas Friedman

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Yellow + White

The vibrant yellow-and-white Clarence House wallpaper in this breakfast nook designed by Krista Ewart ensures a bright start to the day. "The yellow is so fresh and sunny, and the room goes a little retro with the white Chinese Chippendale chairs and the black painted floor," she says.

Luke White

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Teal + Brick

“Saturated colors balance the strength of the architecture,” says Janie Molster of this 1700s Virginia study where red curtains hang from walls in Benjamin Moore's Mill Spring Blue.

Beautiful color schemes for your design

One way to spice up your design is to choose the right color combination.

It takes a trained eye to convey the feelings associated with a breathtaking scenery, a romantic sunset or a highlight; It takes experience to find the perfect shade combination and get your message across.

To save you time and effort looking for the perfect color combination, we've created a list of beautiful color schemes to use on any of your projects. nine0003

These color schemes are already available to you in Visme, so you can easily apply them to any of your designs; Just click on the color combination as shown below.

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Now that you've seen how to apply color schemes in Visme, here are 50 unique and vibrant color combinations. Our design team has designed them especially for you.

1 Sunset Blue Color Scheme

The combination of vibrant yellows and oranges with navy blues and terracotta makes this combination an eye-catcher for almost any design. Hidden here is a message of energy and vitality.

2 Retro Classic Color Combination

This is a combination of mostly dark colors ranging from dark greyish blue and dusty red to dusty orange; The combination is perfect for creating a subdued look. For simpler designs, you can only use the three primary colors. nine0003

3 Shimmer Blue & Green Combination

This is a mixture of rich and vibrant blue with soft yellow and dull beige; perfect if you want something more exciting and dynamic than the usual color combinations.

4 Sunset Over Pond Color Combination

This desaturated navy blue with soft yellows, bright oranges and reds makes this colorful combination suitable for a carefree youth theme. nine0003

5 Mediterranean Blues color scheme

This luxurious combination of grayish blue with navy blue and a range of browns evoke deep feelings; shades take us to the magical and mysterious Mediterranean atmosphere. The scheme is ideal for expensive travel designs.

6 Exotic Orchids color combination

A range of blues complemented by deep blues and bright oranges; the scheme is ideal for colorful, bright design. You can also choose the colors that best suit your design, such as the top navy blue as the main color and orange as the accent. nine0003

7 Sophisticated and Calm Color Combination

This color combination is versatile enough to be used in a variety of design projects, from those that have a sophisticated and upscale look to those that create a sense of calm and comfort.

8 Magenta and Yellow Color Combination

Pink combined with bright yellow and olive tones makes this palette refreshing and unconventional.

9 Color combination "Mountain peaks and clouds"

This combination of blue with dark green and dusty pink makes this color scheme versatile; ideal for professional and conservative design.

10 Sunset Orange Color Scheme

Dark pink and dark but transparent purple are combined here with soft red and orange to create a bright and colorful palette; it can be used in a variety of designs to convey energy and warmth.

11 1950s Vintage Color Scheme

For a classic retro look that evokes nostalgia: a unique color combination of desaturated blue and translucent orange, with the addition of blue and soft yellow. nine0003

12 Vibrant Retro color combination

This original combination of red, pink and bright orange makes this palette extremely attractive. It can be used in a variety of ways, such as combining the top three colors or just the bottom three colors in a design.

13 Ornamental Red-Yellow Color Combination

This palette consists of very dark reds and a range of yellow-orange hues. Choose from any of these colors to give your design a bold look. nine0003

14 Turquoise and Red Color Combination

This colorful image of ripe fruit gives birth to a unique combination of blue, cyan and pomegranate. If you choose to mix and match two or three colors at a time, you can create a range of palettes for your designs, from professional cool colors to more upbeat and energetic ones.

15 Sundew Blue Color Scheme

This image of a carnivorous plant in deep reds and browns contrasts with deep blues. nine0003

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16 70's Classic color combo

If you're looking for something reminiscent of the 70s, you can find plenty of color schemes in the image of a Volkswagen van cruising the beach.

17 Gothic color scheme

Normandy Cathedral inspired this scheme; it is suitable for cool, sophisticated and professional design.

18 Fiery Red Landscape Color Combination

Surrounded by clouds, this mesmerizing Swiss mountain holds a color scheme that includes black and a bunch of reds. nine0003

19 City Skyline Color Scheme

If you're looking for a modern and dynamic color scheme, you've come to the right place: the cityscape-inspired palette provides a unique group of colors to choose from.

20 Natural elegance

A beautiful portrait of the bride inspires this harmonious palette. It can be used in a wide range of designs to convey professionalism and conservatism or sophistication and natural elegance. nine0003

21 Summer Blueberry Color Match

This palette combines violets, deep pinks and yellows, reminiscent of a warm and sunny season.

22 At the Marina of the Bay color combination

These nautical colors are ideal for creating pleasant associations: the coolness and tranquility of an afternoon relaxing on the harbor in the bay, “watching the tide go down”.

23 Woodland Color Scheme

These olive and brown tones are great for ecology, nature and environment themes. nine0003

24 Old car and blue jeans

Here's another unique combination: dark blue and dark green, with a soft yellow and a hint of rust.

25 Berry Abundance Color Scheme

These juicy berry colors can be used two or three at a time, depending on your project. For example: you can achieve a monochromatic effect by using only the first three.

26 Refreshing & Invigorating Color Set

This breathtaking image of a stone arch in a national park was inspired by a fun and playful color scheme that will add a healthy dose of vitality to your design. nine0003

27 Serenity Color Set

This soothing color palette is reminiscent of a relaxing walk on the beach with the wind tossing your hair and seagulls roaring over the waves. The color scheme of green with gray undertones makes this scheme perfect for a variety of projects.

28 Aquamarine color scheme

This range of blues and greens is reminiscent of everything related to submarines, deep sea diving and ships.

29 Summer holiday color set

This mix of blue combined with beige and brown tones evokes the emotions associated with a cheerful summer day in the sun.

30 Dusk Moon Color Match

Looking for a Halloween theme? This orange and black set is perfect for any fall or Halloween related design.

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31 Swiss Meadows color scheme

Navy blue combined with gold and bronze in this combination is often found in the official colors of high school sports teams. However, pink adds a unique and colorful touch that will make your design stand out. nine0003

32 Tropical Wildlife

If you want to add energy to your design, you can do the following: apply all the colors in this scheme, or use two or three colors at a time (for example, three top or bottom colors).

33 Kid's Play Color Scheme

This playful yet stylish set combines navy blue, medium red, bright orange and greyish orange.

34 Hamburg Sunset Color Combination

The mesmerizing sunset in Hamburg is reminiscent of warm colors ranging from deep red and medium orange to greyish blue and greyish orange. nine0003

35 Lemon in Water color scheme

A mixture of soft yellow and olive with black and greyish purple creates a bold and eye-catching design.

36 Inspirational & Romantic color combination

A breathtaking sunset inspired a palette of deep pinks, violets and reds.

37 Riverside London Color Scheme

While this color palette is technically brown, orange and greyish red, it can be used as a monochrome scheme in any of your designs. nine0003

38 Black & Vivid Orange Color Combination

This high contrast scheme combines orange, black and dark grayish green.

39 Indian Fields Color Scheme

This exotic look is the inspiration for a colorful scheme that features a variety of greens and vibrant reds.

40 Jazz Night Color Combination

Choose two or three of these colors to add character to your design; you can use either the top two combined with a light greyish yellow, or the bottom three together. nine0003

41 "Bright and Energetic" Color Scheme

If you want to convey energy and warmth, then this color scheme will help. In it, cool colors are perfectly complemented by soft reds.

42 Natural Color Scheme

This combination of greens and browns is perfect for any environment or wildlife related design.

43 Czech Architecture color combination

This unique palette is reminiscent of the colorful facades of houses throughout Europe. You can use all colors at the same time, or stick to two or three colors for each individual project. nine0003

44 Accent Blue Color Scheme

If you're looking for a design that's sure to catch the eye, our advice is to choose a range of shades of gray complemented by the perfect soft blue accent.

45 Illusion Kaleidoscope Color Combination

Lime green combined with brown and peach results in a palette that can be divided into several other color combinations.

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46 Winter Barn Color Scheme

Make your design stand out with this unique color scheme: a range of cool blues and distinctive dark reds. nine0003

47 Juicy and Fruity color combination

This cheerful combination of cold and warm colors creates associations related to food, healthy lifestyle, diet and nutrition.

48 Garlic Pink Color Scheme

Rich reds are complemented by light greyish magenta and deep red in this unusual scheme.

49 Colors of Nature Combination

A range of blues and browns makes this color scheme perfect for conveying consistency, lightness and dependability. nine0003

50 Oriental Luxury color combo

Delicate light purple, blue and dusty orange are paired here with navy blue and bright orange to add life and vibrancy to the scheme.

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10 Trending Website Color Schemes in 2021

In addition to yellow, many brands make black as a second color. Why? This is the simplest choice that will not raise questions from any user. Black is a universal color. Therefore, it can be used in cases where it is not possible to find a good color scheme in graphic design.

Exceptional Black

But what if you use black not as a complement, but as the only color for the entire site? Brands that are not afraid to experiment have adopted this technique a long time ago. The result is the admiration of users. nine0003


Black on black. Image source

One example is the homepage of the French clothing manufacturer JY BH. As you can see in the image, the full use of black with a slight gradient perfectly conveys the company's idea of ​​​​creating an elegant and classic style.

However, using this color scheme requires special skills. It is very important to create the right gradients, and in addition - to choose the rest of the design elements (font, animation, images, etc.). nine0275

Marine Shade in combination with Mint

Blue has been in trend for a long time. For a long time it was a distinct blue or cyan hue (Facebook, Twitter) . For social networks, this is quite enough. But if we talk about full-fledged brands that sell goods or services, then a more attractive site is needed. So we started adding gradients. Today, one of the best combinations is marine colors with a slight admixture of mint shades.


MUV Interactive color scheme. Image source

Why are they so popular? The answer lies in psychology. Blue shades best calm a person and have a positive effect on his behavior. This is one of the reasons why you see so many websites with this color scheme today.

Black, white, gray

Simple classic and elegant. Of course, there will be critics who will accuse such a designer of bad taste. But this does not prevent you from using such a color scheme for your site. Especially if it matches project policy.


Apple color scheme. Image source

The best example of such a site is Apple. This color scheme has become their hallmark forever. It is used for online presentation of most of the company's products. Most importantly, these colors are in full compliance with Apple policy.

So, for example, if your site is aimed at a premium audience, you can safely use these colors. nine0003

At the same time, do not be afraid of criticism. As a rule, users perceive such sites very well because of their simplicity. This color scheme is simply timeless, even if it does not shine with something special and unique.

Grey, Cyan and Blue

Only three colors, without any gradients. Why are they trending? This is very non-standard. Very often, blue shades are used as an independent color scheme, or a green tint is added. At the same time, gray rarely appears in color schemes at all (except as a gradient for black). nine0003


Dream Team colors. Image source

Having visited such a site, the user immediately understands that something unusual and worthy of attention awaits him. Therefore, he willingly stays, studies all the materials and, possibly, buys a product (service).

The main feature of this color scheme is that it does not require special skills in graphic design. You can implement it in any way you like and still get a pretty attractive result. nine0003

Futuristic Color Schemes

For a while, the isometric trend just gradually evolved. Today, it has evolved into full-fledged futuristic color schemes, that can often be seen in trending website graphic design. As a rule, it consists of three colors:

  • deep blue;
  • deep magenta;
  • hot pink.

Sometimes you can find impurities of bright green or yellow colors. The result is very fresh, multidimensional and deep. nine0003


Futuristic color scheme. Image source

Futuristic color schemes and designs will be on trend next year. They can change many decisions in design of as a whole. In other words, we can observe the embodiment in reality of those colors that the directors of futuristic films and cartoons so loved to use.

Classic blue

We have already talked about blue three times in this article. In addition to the fact that it will be found in combination with other shades, designers no less actively use it without any impurities. The only thing that can be seen is gradients and white color for fonts.

One example of a site that has implemented this approach is web design studio Oino.

Blue color scheme. Image source

Why is color scheme trending? nine0085 As already mentioned, blue has a very positive effect on a person from the psychological side. In addition, an incredible number of sites with this scheme have been created on the web over the past 10 years. The user is simply used to this approach. Visiting such sites, he gets the feeling that he has already been here and he clearly liked something.

Natural Shades

Recently, the fight for the preservation of the environment has become something like a trend. Why?

  1. More and more celebrities are talking about it.
  2. Manufacturers of various products meet this requirement.
  3. mass media are talking about it more and more.

Eventually, we began to see the consequences of the detrimental effect on the environment. Today it is a duty for many people to do something useful for nature.

That is why the use of appropriate colors (usually green, yellow, red and sea) in web design has taken on a new meaning. In particular, designers are again touching the human psychology .

Man loves nature and has always admired it. Therefore, when he sees similar colors on some products or websites, he, as a rule, quickly forms a trust relationship to the brand .

Grey, Soft Yellow and Dark Green

It's hard to imagine the combination of these three colors in in one palette. Why? Because we didn't see it that often before. It really is. This trend is just beginning. But some projects are already skillfully using it. nine0003

QED Group color scheme. Image source

At first glance, such a color palette is a bit overloaded and not entirely attractive. It looks like it's outdated. But this is its specialty. At one point, the user realizes that they have not actually seen anything like this before. The project gets its uniqueness and deserves special treatment.

How to choose a color scheme?

We have shown the top ten0084 trendy color combinations for the coming year. But, firstly, this does not mean that you can choose only one of them. Secondly, the question still remains, how to determine the best scheme for your project?

  1. Select the dominant color.
  2. Find good combinations.
  3. Decide on a background color.

Many people have a question regarding the second point. If you really can not decide on the colors yourself, then you have two options. The first is to contact qualified web designers who will create is the best combination. The second is to use web tools (eg Adobe Color CC).

Conclusion

Today, a lot of trends are changing in all areas. Graphic design is no exception. Color schemes are the least stable part of the design. Therefore, they need to be monitored the most.

If you are planning to rebrand in 2021, then changing the color scheme should be the first step.

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