I've already posted some color combination ideas for New Year's Eve (and all of those color schemes would also work great for any other winter event), but here are some more color pairings that look fantastic this time of year. :)
Color Combination #1 - Lavender & Chocolate Brown
I love shades of purple. Growing up, I painted the walls of bedroom lavender. :) So, it should be no surprise that I really love this color combination. The lavender gives the rich brown a frosty look that's so perfect for winter. Plus, sprigs of wild lavender just look wintry, with their dark green and white stems and tiny buds - they'd make for great decorations or favors! Make sure you choose a brown that has a bit of warmth too it, to balance out the cool color of the lavender. That way, the color scheme will cover all aspects of winter, from the chilly weather to the warmth of staying indoors with family and friends. :)
Color Combination #2 - Wine & White
Thanks to Christmas commercialism, the bright red of poinsettia plants is one of the more common colors that come to mind this time of year - but just because it's associated with Santa's suit doesn't mean it has to feel like Christmas. Still, if that's a concern, it's easy to adapt the color to a classic, sophisticated dark burgundy, or a deep purplish-red wine. This color looks great paired with a pure white. Think of late season berries covered by a blanket of freshly fallen snow, and it's easy to see how perfect this color scheme is for the winter months.
Color Combination #3 - Pale Yellow & Slate Gray
Yellow is often thought of as a springtime color - and it certainly is sunny, and goes great with other bright colors for spring and summer events. But as long as the yellow is kept a little pale and desaturated, and paired with a cool-toned neutral like slate gray, it can also feel distinctly wintry. To tone down the brightness of the yellow, you can also add another neutral like a light cream to the mix. The end result is a very modern, sophisticated color scheme that works great for a late winter event, when everyone starts to feel the drag of the cold, dark winter months. The hint of yellow color acts like a ray of hope that the sun will shine again soon, without being too over-the-top and spring-like.
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Color Combination #1 - Lavender & Chocolate Brown
I love shades of purple. Growing up, I painted the walls of bedroom lavender. :) So, it should be no surprise that I really love this color combination. The lavender gives the rich brown a frosty look that's so perfect for winter. Plus, sprigs of wild lavender just look wintry, with their dark green and white stems and tiny buds - they'd make for great decorations or favors! Make sure you choose a brown that has a bit of warmth too it, to balance out the cool color of the lavender. That way, the color scheme will cover all aspects of winter, from the chilly weather to the warmth of staying indoors with family and friends. :)
Color Combination #2 - Wine & White
Thanks to Christmas commercialism, the bright red of poinsettia plants is one of the more common colors that come to mind this time of year - but just because it's associated with Santa's suit doesn't mean it has to feel like Christmas. Still, if that's a concern, it's easy to adapt the color to a classic, sophisticated dark burgundy, or a deep purplish-red wine. This color looks great paired with a pure white. Think of late season berries covered by a blanket of freshly fallen snow, and it's easy to see how perfect this color scheme is for the winter months.
Color Combination #3 - Pale Yellow & Slate Gray
Yellow is often thought of as a springtime color - and it certainly is sunny, and goes great with other bright colors for spring and summer events. But as long as the yellow is kept a little pale and desaturated, and paired with a cool-toned neutral like slate gray, it can also feel distinctly wintry. To tone down the brightness of the yellow, you can also add another neutral like a light cream to the mix. The end result is a very modern, sophisticated color scheme that works great for a late winter event, when everyone starts to feel the drag of the cold, dark winter months. The hint of yellow color acts like a ray of hope that the sun will shine again soon, without being too over-the-top and spring-like.
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Shameless Plug Time: Love these color combinations? Looking for custom stationery made to match these colors (or whatever other color combinations you're using for your event)? Visit Invites by Andrea to view more samples, download a catalogue pdf, or fill out a design request form. Or shoot me an email to ask me your questions or learn more information.
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