Mardi Gras has its own famous trio: purple for justice, green for faith and gold for power. These 12 palettes play with those classic colors, from bright parade beads to jewel tones and masquerade glam, for parties, king cake tables and costumes.
Classic Mardi Gras
The official purple, green and gold; bold and festive.
Parade beads
Shiny bead colors with silver; great for throws and garlands.
Jewel tones
Deeper amethyst, emerald and antique gold for elegant parties.
Masquerade gala
Dark, dramatic tones for a masked ball.
King cake
Sugar purple, green and gold over golden pastry.
French Quarter
Colorful balconies, shutters and ironwork of New Orleans.
Pastel Mardi Gras
Soft lilac, mint and butter yellow for kids or a brunch.
Brass band
Trumpet brass with deep purple; jazzy and warm.
Bayou night
Swampy greens and moonlit purple for an evening party.
Feather boa
Bright, playful shades for costumes and photo booths.
Gold leaf luxe
Mostly gold with purple and green accents; refined and glamorous.
Krewe colors
Adds a pop of red for a parade float or krewe flag feel.
Tap a color to copy its hex code. The pencil icon opens the palette in the editor so you can change it.
Balance the three colors
Purple, green and gold are all strong. Let one lead, like gold or purple, and use the other two as accents. Add black or white so the decor doesn't feel chaotic.
Dress up the king cake table
Use a gold tablecloth or tray, purple napkins and green beads scattered around. Masks and feathers make great props for photos.
Plan costumes with the palette
Ask guests to wear one Mardi Gras color, or add masks, beads and feather boas at the door. It makes group photos look like a real celebration.
Purple stands for justice, green for faith and gold for power. The colors were chosen by the Rex Krewe in New Orleans in 1872.
What is a king cake?
A ring-shaped cake topped with purple, green and gold sugar, eaten during Carnival season. Whoever finds the hidden baby figurine hosts the next party.