St. Patrick's Day is all about green, but there are many shades to choose from. These 12 palettes go from bright shamrock and pot-of-gold looks to the Irish flag, rainbow themes and softer sage, for parties, classrooms, bar promos and outfits.
Shamrock classic
Bright clover greens; the look everyone expects on March 17.
Pot of gold
Gold coins and green; great for tables and treat bags.
Irish flag
Green, white and orange, inspired by the flag of Ireland.
Over the rainbow
A full rainbow leading to the gold; fun for kids' crafts.
Sage and cream
Soft, modern greens for home decor and brunch.
Pub night
Dark wood, stout and amber ale with a hint of green.
Emerald Isle
Rich emerald tones inspired by Irish countryside.
Lucky mint
Mint and pale gold; pretty for desserts and baby's first St. Paddy's.
Celtic knot
Muted, heritage colors inspired by Celtic art and tweed.
Neon parade
Electric greens for parades, bar crawls and glow parties.
Lime and gold glitter
Lime and glitter gold; playful and loud.
Irish cottage
Whitewashed walls, moss and thatch; cozy and calm.
Tap a color to copy its hex code. The pencil icon opens the palette in the editor so you can change it.
Mix several greens
A single green looks flat. Combine a light, a medium and a dark green, then add gold or white. It looks richer on tables, cupcakes and garlands.
Make classroom decor easy
For teachers, the rainbow palette works well for leprechaun traps, bulletin boards and crafts. Keep gold for the 'treasure' so kids know where to look.
Wear green without going head-to-toe
One green piece is enough to avoid getting pinched: a sweater, scarf, socks or shamrock pin. Pair it with denim, cream or gray for an easy outfit.