Homecoming covers a lot of ground: spirit week, the football game, the parade and the HOCO dance. These 12 palettes include classic school color combos, fall game-day shades and sparkly dance looks you can use for floats, posters, mums and outfits.
Maroon and gold
A classic school color combo; strong on banners and jerseys.
Navy and white spirit
Crisp and sporty; easy for face paint and T-shirts.
Red and black
Bold and loud for student sections and pep rallies.
Green and gold
Bright gold with forest green; looks great on floats.
Purple and gold
A royal combo for spirit signs and mums.
Orange and black
Strong fall energy; perfect for game day under the lights.
Friday night lights
Stadium navy with floodlight yellow for game-day graphics.
Glitter and sequins
Silver, pink and lilac sparkle for the HOCO dance.
Fall bonfire
Flames and embers for the bonfire and pep rally.
Throwback varsity
Vintage letterman jacket colors; great for decade-themed spirit days.
Neon night dance
Glow sticks and blacklight for a neon dance theme.
Champagne and black
A grown-up look for the dance; elegant in photos and on tickets.
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Start with your school colors
Most homecoming decor uses the school's two colors. Add one neutral like white, black or silver to keep floats, posters and hallways from looking overloaded.
Plan spirit week by color
Assign colors or themes to each day, like 'white out' Monday or 'class color' Thursday. It's an easy way to get everyone involved and makes great yearbook photos.
Make the dance different from the game
Use school colors for the game and parade, then switch to a dressier palette like champagne and black or glitter pastels for the dance. It makes the night feel special.