Summer calls for vivid, saturated colors: ocean blue, sunny yellow and fruits like watermelon and mango. These 12 palettes work for seasonal campaigns, parties, swimwear and social media content.
Sun and Sea
The most recognizable summer combination.
Watermelon
Fun for drinks, ice cream and birthdays.
Coral and Turquoise
Fresh and cheerful for beach shops.
Mango and Passion Fruit
Tropical and warm, ideal for juices and food.
Pool Day
Clean blues for hotels and clubs.
Fruit Popsicle
Soft and sweet for ice cream shops.
Summer Sunset
A gradient for backgrounds and covers.
Lemonade
Yellow and green, very refreshing.
Summer Festival
Bold colors for concerts and parties.
Sand and Beach Umbrella
Red, white and blue beach stripes.
Lime and Mint
Fresh greens for cocktails and drinks.
Summer Night
For evening parties and rooftop bars.
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Turn up the saturation
Unlike winter, summer colors can be vivid. A good turquoise or an intense coral says sun and vacation instantly.
Balance with white
White feels fresh and bright. Use it as a background so the vivid colors don't overwhelm the eye.
Borrow fruit colors
Watermelon, mango, lemon and pineapple are easy sources for summer palettes. And they're understood everywhere.