Color Palettes

Color palettes from the world's most famous desserts

30 palettes inspired by desserts from all over the world, from tiramisu to mochi. Each one has 5 colors with names and codes, ready for your bakery, your party or your next design.

Region
Style

30 desserts

Tiramisu

Italy
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Panna cotta

Italy
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Cannoli

Italy
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Sachertorte

Austria
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Black Forest cake

Germany
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Apple strudel

Austria
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Macaron

France
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Éclair

France
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Crème brûlée

France
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Tarta de Santiago

Spain
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Pastel de nata

Portugal
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Basque cheesecake

Spain
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Banoffee pie

United Kingdom
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Baklava

Turkey
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Pavlova

Australia
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Tres leches cake

Mexico
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Alfajor

Argentina
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Brigadeiro

Brazil
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Churros with chocolate

Spain
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Red velvet cake

United States
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New York cheesecake

United States
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Glazed donut

United States
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Cupcake

United States
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S’mores

United States
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Mochi

Japan
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Matcha cake

Japan
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Gulab jamun

India
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Halo-halo

Philippines
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Lamington

Australia
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Rainbow cake

United States
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For your bakery or café

A dessert palette gives your brand, menu and packaging a sweet, recognizable look. Cream and cocoa tones feel warm; pastels feel fresh.

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For a themed party

Pick the star dessert and decorate with its colors: balloons, tablecloth, invitations and the dessert table. A “macaron” birthday or a “pavlova” baby shower looks lovely.

Create my own palette →

For nails, outfits and decor

Dessert palettes work beautifully on nails, in soft-colored outfits and in cozy corners of your home.

Try the nail simulator →

Why do desserts have such great palettes?

Baking ingredients (creams, cocoa, caramel, fruit) form natural combinations of light and dark, warm and fresh colors. That's why their palettes feel harmonious and appetizing, and work so well for food brands, cafés and celebrations.

How to use these palettes

Tap a color to copy its HEX code, or copy all five at once. Use “Edit palette” to open it in the generator and tweak the shades, and the download button to save the illustration with its colors as an image.

Frequently asked questions

What colors are in a dessert palette?

It usually combines cream and vanilla tones with a dark color like cocoa or caramel, plus one or two fruity accents: strawberry, raspberry, pistachio or lemon.

Which dessert palette suits a bakery?

Cream and brown palettes, like tiramisu or pastel de nata, feel warm and handcrafted. Pastel palettes, like macarons or cupcakes, feel more cheerful and modern.

Can I use these colors for free?

Yes. You can copy the codes and use them in your designs, your brand or your party at no cost.

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