A baby shower happens before the birth, so many families choose neutral colors when they don't know the baby's sex or would rather keep it a surprise. These 12 palettes include soft options for boys, girls and gender-neutral showers, with ready-to-use hex codes.
Sage and cream
Neutral and natural; one of the most popular choices for baby showers today.
Dusty pink
For a girl, with a more muted, grown-up pink than bubblegum.
Baby blue and clouds
For a boy; pairs nicely with cloud or sky themes.
Yellow and gray
Neutral and cheerful; great for bumblebee or duckling themes.
Soft terracotta
Boho style with pampas grass, wicker and dried flowers.
Mint and peach
Neutral and fresh; works well for daytime showers.
Lavender
A delicate option for a girl or a romantic look.
Teddy bear: beige and brown
The classic teddy bear theme palette, for a boy or a girl.
Aqua and white
Clean and soft; works for any gender.
Boho rainbow
A rainbow in muted shades; very popular in neutral decor.
Minimal white and gold
Simple and elegant; lets the flowers bring the color.
Night sky and stars
For moon and stars themes; the gold adds the sparkle.
Tap a color to copy its hex code. The pencil icon opens the palette in the editor so you can change it.
What if you don't know if it's a boy or a girl?
Pick a neutral palette like sage, yellow, beige or aqua. If you're planning a gender reveal later, save pink and blue for that moment, for example in the cake or a surprise balloon.
A theme makes colors easier
Themes like teddy bears, clouds, moon and stars or safari come with a built-in palette. Starting from one makes it easier to choose balloons, plates and the cake without combining colors from scratch.
Think about the photos
Baby showers get photographed a lot, especially the backdrop where the mom-to-be poses. A light backdrop with two accent colors looks great in natural light; avoid backdrops with lots of saturated colors that compete with the people.