Color Palettes

Mediterranean color palettes

Mediterranean style comes from the coasts of Spain, Italy and Greece: whitewashed walls, blue doors, terracotta roof tiles, olive trees and lemon groves. These 12 palettes work for decorating, designing a restaurant menu or building a brand with a coastal feel.

White and Indigo

Whitewashed houses with blue doors, like in Greece.

Terracotta and Olive

Roof tiles, ceramics and olive groves.

Lemon Tree

Lemon yellow with leaf green.

Azulejo Tile

Inspired by the painted tiles of Andalusia and Portugal.

Amalfi Coast

Warm facades above the sea.

Olive Grove

Silvery greens, understated and natural.

Ibiza Cove

The white and turquoise of coves and villages.

Mediterranean Market

Tomato, orange and olive oil: market colors.

Stone and Lavender

The stone villages of Provence.

Vineyard and Grape

For wineries and wine bars.

Santorini Sunset

Pink skies with deep blue.

Linen and Whitewash

Warm neutrals with a soft blue.

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White is the base

Whitewashed facades reflect the sun and bring in light. Use white or off-white as the background and let blue or terracotta be the stars.

Choose Greek or Italian

Greek Mediterranean is white and intense blue. Italian and Spanish add more warm tones: terracotta, ochre, yellow and olive green.

Add southern materials

Painted ceramics, rustic wood, wrought iron, linen and natural fibers complete the style indoors.

Colors in these palettes

WhiteWhite smokeLinenIvorySaffronPeachTerracottaAlabasterMoss greenBoneKhakiSandAntique whiteOff-whiteSlate gray

Frequently asked questions

What colors are used in Mediterranean style?

White, indigo or cobalt blue, turquoise, terracotta, lemon yellow, olive green and sandy beige.

Why are Greek houses white and blue?

White lime wash reflects heat and was cheap. Blue doors and windows became popular through tradition and because they match the sea and sky.

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