Color Palettes

Mountain color palettes

Mountains offer the colors of forest, rock, snow and sky, which change a lot from season to season. The Andes, the Pyrenees and Mexico's Sierra Madre inspire these 12 palettes for cabins, country inns, adventure brands and photography.

Pines and Snow

A mountain winter classic.

Log Cabin

Warm for mountain huts and country inns.

Rock and Moss

Stone grays with moss green.

Alpine Sky

Intense blues over peaks and forests.

Alpine Meadow

Green grass with wildflowers.

Andes

Warm earth, canyons and blue sky.

Summit Fog

Soft grays for a calm style.

Fall in the Mountains

Golden and reddish forests.

Mountain Lake

Blue-green water between pines and stone.

Blue Hour

The evening sky over the peaks.

Trekking Gear

Technical colors for outdoor brands.

Wool and Stone

Mountain textiles with a warm red.

Tap a color to copy its hex code. The pencil icon opens the palette in the editor so you can change it.

Change the palette with the season

The same mountain looks green in summer, golden in fall and white in winter. Choose the season that best represents your project or destination.

Wood and stone as neutrals

In cabins and country inns, wood browns and stone grays take the place of white and beige. Use them as your base.

A bright accent for outdoor brands

Adventure brands often add an intense orange or red over greens and grays. It looks great in landscape photos and stands out on the shelf.

Colors in these palettes

WhitePlatinumLinenNudeAsh graySmoke grayOxford grayWhite smokeIvoryEggshellCoffee brownLight graySteel grayGraphiteAntique whiteTaupe

Frequently asked questions

What colors represent the mountains?

Pine green, rock gray, snow white, sky blue and wood brown. In fall, golds and reds join in.

What colors should I use in a cabin?

Natural wood, forest green, beige, stone gray and a warm accent like rust red or mustard in textiles.

Why are mountain jackets brightly colored?

So people are easy to spot in snow, fog or forest, especially in an emergency.

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