Quinceañera color palettes

At a quinceañera, the Latin American celebration of a girl's 15th birthday, the palette usually starts with the birthday girl's dress and carries through the decor, the cake and the outfits of her court (damas and chambelanes). These 12 color combinations range from classic to modern, with their hex codes.

Pink and gold

The most traditional combination; looks great with pink or dusty rose dresses.

Royal blue and silver

Elegant and eye-catching; very popular with royal blue dresses.

Lilac and silver

Romantic and soft; pairs with princess or garden themes.

Red and gold

Bold and festive; use red in the flowers and gold in the details.

Emerald and gold

Sophisticated; really shines in evening venues with warm lighting.

Champagne and dusty pink

Delicate and modern; good for daytime or garden parties.

Purple and black

For a more daring party with colored lighting.

Turquoise and silver

Fresh and vibrant; works for summer parties or under-the-sea themes.

Fuchsia and black

Modern and high-contrast; ideal for a nightclub-style party.

Sky blue and white

Inspired by fairy-tale princesses; soft and bright.

Burgundy and pink

Elegant for fall or winter parties.

Peach and rose gold

Warm and current; pairs with nude or peach dresses.

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

Start with the dress

The dress is what shows up most in photos and videos, so choose it first and build the palette around it. Use its color as the main one, then add a metallic (gold, silver or rose gold) and a neutral for the linens.

Watch out for the venue lighting

Quinceañeras are usually evening parties with colored lights. Very pale shades can wash out under that lighting, while deep ones like royal blue, emerald or burgundy hold up. If you can, visit the venue at night before you decide.

Coordinate the court and the family

Decide early what colors the damas, chambelanes and parents will wear, so everything looks put together during the waltz and in photos. A shade darker or lighter than the birthday girl's helps her stand out.

Colors in these palettes

Lavender blush Cotton candy pink Flamingo pink Metallic gold White smoke Lavender gray Cobalt blue Magnolia Wisteria French gray Old lace Cardinal red Eggshell British racing green Floral white Almond

Frequently asked questions

What quinceañera colors are trending?

Dusty pink with gold, lilac, sky blue, emerald and champagne are everywhere, though royal blue and red are still very popular.

How do you match the decor to the quinceañera dress?

Use the dress color as the main color and add a metallic and a light neutral. Avoid using the exact same shade on large surfaces so the dress stands out.