Color Palettes
Tennessee & North Carolina

Great Smoky Mountains colors

Ridge after ridge of blue mountains in the mist, a deep green hardwood forest and, in October, a canopy of red, orange and gold.

StateTennessee & North CarolinaEstablished1934Drawn hereBlue ridges in the mist and the hardwood forest

Five Great Smoky Mountains palettes

Each season with its own scene. Tap a color to copy it.

Great Smoky Mountains · SummerBlue ridges and green forest
Great Smoky Mountains · SunsetPink and violet layers at dusk
Great Smoky Mountains · FallRed, orange and gold canopy
Great Smoky Mountains · WinterFrosted ridges
Great Smoky Mountains · Vintage posterFlat layers in vintage poster style

Landscape colors

The tones that define Great Smoky Mountains.

Ideas to use them

Bedroom & nursery

Forest green, stone and cream make a calm, natural room.

Outdoor wedding

The sunset palette works for invitations, flowers and table linens.

Outdoor brand

Earthy greens and rock tones say adventure.

Prints & posters

The vintage poster style looks great framed.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the colors of Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

Ridge after ridge of blue mountains in the mist, a deep green hardwood forest and, in October, a canopy of red, orange and gold.

What are the HEX codes of the Great Smoky Mountains palette?

Summer palette: Sky #8FB7DA, Horizon #E9EEF2, Far ridges #5D7FA6, Forest & land #2F4F5F, Smoky blue #7FA0C0, Light #F5F7F8.

Why are the Smoky Mountains blue?

The forest releases natural compounds that form a fine haze; it scatters blue light, so distant ridges look blue and smoky.

Can I save Great Smoky Mountains as a wallpaper?

Yes. Open the wallpaper maker, pick a season and the illustration or vintage poster style, and save it for your phone or desktop, with no text.

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