Labor Day is the last big cookout of summer and the first hint of fall. These 12 palettes go from bright pool-party colors to workwear denim and early autumn tones, ready for backyard BBQs, sale banners and community flyers.
Last day of summer
Bright, happy pool-party colors to send summer off in style.
Workwear denim
Denim, canvas and brass; a nod to the workers the holiday honors.
Sunset BBQ
Grill smoke and golden hour; warm and inviting for evening cookouts.
Back-porch Americana
Soft flag colors with a relaxed, porch-swing feel.
Early fall harvest
Mustard, rust and sage; bridges summer and autumn decor.
Lake weekend
Cool water blues with a pop of sand; perfect for a cabin or lake trip.
Hard hat
Bold safety yellow and charcoal; great for union events and trade shows.
Watermelon and lime
Juicy summer fruit colors for kids and dessert tables.
Labor Day sale
High-contrast red, navy and yellow that grabs attention on banners.
Golden field
Wheat and straw tones; calm and earthy for farm or country events.
Citrus picnic
Lemonade, orange and herb green; light and cheerful outdoors.
Steel and rust
Industrial grays with rust; a strong look for union and trade posters.
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Bridge summer and fall
If your decor will stay up into September, pick a palette with one summer brights color and two early fall tones, like coral with mustard and sage. It feels seasonal for weeks.
Make sale graphics readable
For retail banners and social ads, use one strong color for the discount (red or yellow), one dark color for text and lots of white. Avoid putting red text on blue backgrounds.
Keep cookout decor simple
Paper plates, napkins and a tablecloth in two colors from one palette are enough. Add fresh fruit, sunflowers or lemons for extra color without buying more supplies.