Christmas has very recognizable colors: red, green and gold. But there are also modern, Scandinavian and even summer versions for people who celebrate in the heat. These 12 palettes work for cards, decorations, social media and stores.
Classic Christmas
Traditional red, green and gold.
Scandinavian Christmas
White, wood and red, simple and warm.
Gold and White
Elegant for dinners and formal cards.
Pine Forest
Deep greens with a warm gold.
Candy Cane
Fun for kids and sweets.
Blue Christmas
Cool and silvery, very wintry.
Red and Cream
Vintage Christmas for stationery.
Summer Christmas
For the Southern Hemisphere, where December is summer.
Burgundy and Bottle Green
More understated and grown-up.
Gingerbread
Holiday baking tones.
Silent Night
Midnight blue with starry gold.
Pink Christmas
A modern alternative for fashion stores.
Tap a color to copy its hex code. The pencil icon opens the palette in the editor so you can change it.
Use darker reds and greens
Pure red next to pure green vibrates and tires the eye. Use a slightly darker red and a forest green, and separate them with white or gold.
Christmas in the Southern Hemisphere
In Argentina, Chile, Australia and other southern countries, Christmas falls in summer. Many brands use fresher palettes, with turquoise, coral or yellow alongside red.
Try a two-color palette
Red and white, green and gold, or blue and silver. With two well-chosen colors, Christmas is instantly recognizable and the design looks more modern.