Color Inspo from Nature
Color Inspo
from Nature
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Color Palette No. 49: Oldham’s Gold Woodland Foxglove - The petals of this sunflower truly look like they were painted with a brush. What a masterpiece - no wonder Van Gogh loved to paint them! (Warm, Earthy, Tropical)#A40905, #590701, #FDB500
Color Palette No. 48: Autumn Beauty Sunflower - The petals of this sunflower truly look like they were painted with a brush. What a masterpiece - no wonder Van Gogh loved to paint them! (Warm, Earthy)#EBD100, #931E0A, #DE4C00, #210615
Color Palette No. 47: Mitoniopsis - There are over 30,000 species of orchids in the world, and this one was spotted at my local orchid shop. The pattern on the inside of the flower is unique as it looks like it is outlined in white. (Warm, Tropical)#FFDA50, #FF9237, #F61480, #FF9AD2, #930018
Color Palette No. 46: Spanish Bluebells - The subtle stripes on these Spanish Bluebells makes these dainty flowers a simple stunner! (Cool)#776EF9, #BF99FC, #5F5BA0
Color Palette No. 45: Queen Lime Zinnia - I am so fascinated by green flowers, so this year in my garden I planted some heirloom variety of zinnias. Such a fresh, vibrant color scheme! (Citrus, Tropical)#CDE73F, #F6E137, #E8B8A7, #86B436
Color Palette No. 44: Japanese Painted Fern - I was walking through a Japanese Garden and I spotted these gorgeous leaves brushing the pathway. The shades of purple that streak the midribs of the fronds make this scheme a beautiful complementary combo. (Cool, Complementary, Wedding)#6F3C61,#F3BDE5, #ADBD7E, #393644, #6D7C73
Color Palette No. 43: Saw Palmetto - It is pretty obvious why this plant is called a Saw Palmetto! I was instantly drawn to these unique palms when I saw them at the Miami Botanical Gardens. (Cool, Tropical)#2D955A, #A1DECA, #F5FDA8, #57CB6B
Color Palette No. 42: Jerusalem Sage -What initially attracted me to this plant was the star-shaped center of the flower left behind from the fallen petals. Pretty stellar if you ask me! (Citrus, Tropical)#FFC228, #B3AB1C, #A5BE2A, #FEEA0A
Color Palette No. 41: Datura/Angel's Trumpet - Blooming at night, this large flower is pollinated by hawkmoths, which use their long proboscises to reach far down into the flower to retrieve the nectar. (Wedding, Earthy)#FAF6F6, #ECE3D1, #B7B3A6, #AEBCC9
Color Palette No. 40: Anemone - Though anemones look like poppies, they are actually related to buttercups and ranunculus. No matter what family they are, I think we can all agree they are gorgeous, especially the center. (Cool, Wedding)#D1B9C4, #CAE2DB, #C4D383, #6E8584, #314E5A
Color Palette No. 39: Dombeya -Sometimes called a "tropical hydrangea", the dombeya flower creates a unique sphere comprised of delicate flowers. I had never seen one before until I saw one at the Miami Botanical Garden. (Warm, Tropical, Wedding)#FFD374, #FFCBCA, #FD687A, #FF9EA5
Color Palette No. 38: Beehive Ginger / Zingiber - Don't you just want to reach out and touch these? They look like waxy pinecones, but they are actually a type of ginger! (Warm, Earthy)#8F282D, #CA6B6C, #BBB27D, #605E45, #F2A3A7
Color Palette No. 37: Bear's Breeches - I had never seen this flower until a few years ago and I think it is just so unique --- the tall stalk covered in blooms and unique shades of dusty purple and green make this a stunning plant. (Cool, Wedding)#658033, #9B74A8, #C586B3, #70695C, #5E4560
Color Palette No. 36: Red Hot Poker - One of my favorite flowers, this unique bloom boasts amazing colors and textures! (Warm, Tropical, Citrus, Bold)#FF7D35, #FFDD0A, #FF491D, #BCB63D, #FFFF98
Color Palette No. 35: Pink Woodsorrel - This is a beautiful wild plant that actually grows in my yard! In addition to its beautiful, dainty flowers, it also has fluffy, shamrock-like foliage. (Warm, Tropical)#FF7EDF, #CB2086, #F5A656, #440019
Color Palette No. 34: Paperplant (Japonica) - This plant boasts sputnik-like flowers that bloom in late winter, a welcomed sight in the dormant landscape. (Earthy, Wedding, Pastel)#D2B985, #FED9A3,#FFEDE5
Color Palette No. 33: Trailing Abutilon - These delicate, dainty flowers feature bold, but muted tones of mustard, garnet red, and apricot. Hanging from bushes in clusters, they look like little bells you just want to ring! (Warm, Tropical)#691319, #E2AC05, #CE3D44, #FA8146
Color Palette No. 32: Still Waters Clematis - This beautiful trailing/climbing flower was spotted at a local botanical garden. This one was unique because it was creeping on the ground instead of upright on a trellis, and just look at those gorgeous, subtle colors! (Wedding, Pastel, Cool)#EDE8E4, #CFBEA2, #DCC7DB, #B187C6
Color Palette No. 31: Spring Blueberries - Blueberries are so beautiful as they are growing, a far different color scheme than the blues you may expect. Shades of green and pink make these berries blush with spring hues. (Pastel, Cool Colors)#497564, #C4EDFE, #FD7A97, #B4A8CA, #BEF1DC
Color Palette No. 30: Poplar Flower - Orange and green might be considered “tacky” or “too bright” for some, but I love this pairing and so does mother nature, as is evident in these poplar flowers. (Citrus, Tropical)#BEF1DC, #CED639, #FF9D00, #EBF697
Color Palette No. 29: Pink Evening Primrose - This color scheme is the perfect blend of spring and summer. Pastel shades and pops of bright citrine make this primrose color palette a showstopper. (Tropical, Citrus)#5F8D10, #ADBD4B, #EFC6E2, <#DF67B5, #DCDD20
Color Palette No. 28: Hydrangea - Hydrangeas are one of those unique flowers that can change color depending on the soil’s PH. This particular flower exhibits shades of blue and purple. (Cool, Wedding)#A366C5, #E2ACF5, #3D214B, #B2D2F0, #909DE9, #3D417B
Color Palette No. 27: Fiesta Hibiscus - No other flower can make you feel like you are in a tropical paradise quite like a hibiscus. (Tropical, Warm, Complimentary)#EE91E1, #F86559, #3D6A53, #F9E263, #9B1C41, #F83A5B
Color Palette No. 26: Heliconia - There are many species of this gorgeous plant, each with unique flowers in funky shapes. I love the bold pastel-like colors of this one. (Tropical, Pastel, Cool)#AEACE5, #F46FCC, #CAC558, #FEF88F, #9FC993, #609398
Color Palette No. 25: Copernicia - Layered leaves on this gorgeous palm change from shades of green to brown as they age. The blue comes from a reflection of the sky. (Tropical, Cool)#65CC76, #332A2F, #D4D6C7, #34B0BA, #916645, #1F8033
Color Palette No. 24: Ti Plant - Shades of hot pink and burgundy make a striking combination in this ti plant. (Tropical, Bold, Warm)#FC154A, #FE3C75, #97382E, #9F2B6F, #2B2B2B
Color Palette No. 23: Iris Hexagona - This uniquely shaped iris boasts the most beautiful combination of royal purple and yellow. (Complementary, Bold, Tropical)#AE68D6, #968402, #FFE200, #590147, #9F2B6F
Color Palette No. 22: Orange Flame Azalea - The name says it all — this gorgeous azalea is blazing orange, and when you take in the foliage, it ends up being a groovy 70’s color palette. (Citrus, Bold, Tropical)#FF742F, #957524, #FF4D13, #CC4A32, #FFB023, #A62D19
Color Palette No. 21: Frilly Peony - This unique peony is just bursting with personality! Makes a beautiful soft pink and butter yellow combination. (Pastel, Wedding)
Color Palette No. 20: Indian Pink / Pinkroot - This tropical color scheme will make you feel like you are in lush foliage bursting with blooms. (Warm, Complimentary)#881C0A, #FFDC1E, #FE2A46, #4C1705, #58722C
Color Palette No. 19: Keepsake Mountain Laurel - It is amazing to me that such dainty flowers can be so bold! This maximalist color palette is like jewel tones with a twist! (Warm, Complimentary, Bold)#4A0004, #494714, #FF5B91, #C80932, #E82468
Color Palette No. 18: Pale Evening Primrose - This color scheme of pale evening primrose is paired with Spanish lavender, which is the silver plant in the background. (Pastel, Earthy)#D0DCF4, #EBB195, #ECE9A0, #BCB944, #859EBE
Color Palette No. 17: Yellow Columbine - Columbine flowers have a unique shape and a wide variety of colors, but I had never seen these yellow ones before! (Warm, Citrus)#DAD22B, #46491B, #F8F260, #466C1C, #DBE398
Color Palette No. 16: Firewitch Dianthus - The name says it all…Firewitch! Though these flowers are not bright red or orange, this is about the hottest pink you will find in nature. (Bold, Warm, Tropical) #CCC3DA, #464E4C, #FF05C5, #93989F, ##FF7BFF, #DC249F
Color Palette No. 15: Ranunculus - Arguably one of the most beautiful flowers in the world, I love ranunculus not only for its wide range of colors but for its paper-like petals. (Wedding, Pastel)#C9BABD, #ABBEA3, #BBD6CF, #CECDD7, #6D6766
Color Palette No. 14: Ashoka Tree - This beautiful tropical tree boasts large spherical blooms made of hundreds of smaller flowers. (Tropical, Citrus, Warm)#FFDB60, #91224B, #FFBE33, #E78D00, #D15381
Color Palette No. 13: Sweet William Dianthus - This complementary color pairing features an updated twist on red and green paired with hot pink. (Complementary, Bold)#EB005A, #9D001F, #DCE9E2, #679933, #344D00
Color Palette No. 12: Samaras - Samaras, or maple seeds, or whirlygigs— whatever you call them, inspired this coral, green and yellow color scheme. (Citrus, Bold, Tropical)#FB8373, #D3E757, #D54738, #F4A001, #E3BF00
Color Palette No. 11: Snowball Bush (Viburnum) - Monochromatic shades of green bring a tone-on-tone look with this nature inspired theme. (Cool, Wedding)#E7DEDC, #BCC65F, #4E6300, #263003, #717B25
Color Palette No. 10: Delphinium - This dusty blue color scheme is perfect for nurseries, a home office, or anywhere you need to create a calm space. (Pastel, Cool, Wedding)#C3C0AD, #9EADBF, #4C5467, #E6EECA, #7E9FC4
Color Palette No. 9: Wild Violets - This fresh, vibrant purple color scheme just burst with springtime vibes! (Cool, Wedding)#EEC5FE, #E6EECA, #8D44D3, #2C0151, #9278FB
Color Palette No. 8: Hellebore - Olive green and shades of rose and cream form this early spring color palette. Pastel, Earthy, Wedding)#E2AEBC, #BE497C, #F1EA79, #FAEDD1, #676200
Color Palette No. 7: Orange Marmalade Tulip - This tricolor palette was taken from the colors found in an orange marmalade tulip. (Bold, Tropical)#FCB026, #CB1C00, #190500
Color Palette No. 6: Saucer Magnolia - Bold shades of pink are balanced by a saturated sky blue in this color scheme inspired by a saucer magnolia tree. (Bold, Complementary)#F3D2C1, #A02955, #FC74B0, #265186
Color Palette No. 5: Rossano Charlotte Chrysanthemum - If you like pinks and greens, this color palette is for you! Inspired by the two-tone petals of the Rossano Charlotte chrysanthemum. (Pastel, Wedding)#985D7E, #A1C864, #B185B4, #BDDAA8
Color Palette No. 4: Agave Americana - Smoky and blue with a hint of purple, this color palette pays homage to the mighty agave plant. (Wedding, Cool, Earthy),#715372, #95A8AF, #9C817A, #516271, #4A203B, #76947A
Color Palette No. 3: Daffodils - Bright and fresh, this springy color scheme was inspired by the daffodil patch I have in my front yard. (Citrus)#4E8565, #9BC05D, #F2DA06, #F6FE89
Color Palette No. 2: Rainbow Eucalyptus - This bold, tropical color scheme is taken from the color bark of a rainbow Eucalyptus tree. (Tropical, Bold)#A5E484, #DB7872, #C99B38, #EAC94C, #E58040, #3B6083
Color Palette No. 1: Pseuderanthemum - A jewel-tone palette inspired by the beautiful watercolor-like leaves of the tropical Pseuderanthemum plant. (Complimentary, Cool) #578679, #615A8C, #C4406A, #93AA76, #9EC5B5, #FFD1FD
Citrusy Palette
Cool Hues Palette
Tropical Palette
Vibrant Pastels Palette
If you use any of these palettes for a project, tag me on IG,
I’d love to see what you make!