A high school grad party or open house is a big family celebration, and the colors help tie together the balloons, photo boards, cake and announcements. These 12 palettes range from classic black and gold to school spirit combos and softer modern looks.
Class of black and gold
The classic grad combo that matches caps, gowns and tassels.
Silver and navy
Clean and sharp; great for announcements and photo boards.
School spirit red
Use your school colors; red and black is a popular example.
Pastel celebration
Soft and fun; nice for daytime backyard parties.
Sage and white
Modern and fresh; looks great with balloon arches and greenery.
Rose gold and blush
Popular for girls' grad parties and dessert tables.
Royal blue and gold
A bold pairing that works for many school colors.
Retro groovy grad
70s-style sunset shades for a fun, Gen Z party.
Green and white garden
Lawn party colors for an outdoor open house.
Purple and silver
Rich purple with metallic silver; looks festive in balloons.
Teal and coral
Bright and cheerful; a summery choice for June parties.
Monochrome chic
All grayscale; lets photos and the cake stand out.
Tap a color to copy its hex code. The pencil icon opens the palette in the editor so you can change it.
Use your school colors as the base
Most grad parties use the school's colors. Add white, gold or silver to keep it elegant, and use the brightest color for balloons and the cake.
Make a photo timeline
A board or banner with photos from kindergarten to senior year is a favorite. Mount the photos on cardstock in your palette colors to make it look polished.
Match announcements and decor
Order grad announcements, thank-you cards and party signs in the same palette. Guests will recognize the colors when they arrive at the open house.