There’s something magical about the way the world transforms, from the frosty mornings to the quiet, snow-covered landscapes. In this post, I’m excited to share some winter color palette inspiration with you. I’ve put together 8 palettes that all have a different wintery vibe.
Whether you’re working on a new art project, sprucing up your home decor, or designing something unique for the winter season, these palettes are here to spark your creativity. Each one includes hex codes to make it easy for you to incorporate these winter-inspired colors into your work.
What makes up a winter color palette?
A winter color palette is defined by its cool, rich tones and muted shades. Think of icy blues, deep forest greens, soft grays, and crisp whites—colors that reflect the serenity and stillness of winter landscapes. Jewel tones like burgundy, navy, and emerald often make an appearance, bringing a sense of luxury and warmth amidst the cold.
Whether bright or subtle, winter palettes have an elegant, calming quality that makes them perfect for projects inspired by this season.
How to use my winter color palettes
Using these color palettes is super easy, whether you’re working in Canva, Adobe programs, or any other design tool. The hex codes I’ve included with each palette can be quickly copied and pasted right into your design software, so you can start playing with them right away. You can use the palettes as they are, sticking to the curated combinations for a cohesive look, or feel free to mix and match colors across the different palettes to create something unique.
Winter Harmony
Let’s start with a winter palette where cool icy tones are combined with warm red – inspired by this beautiful bird. This is a great palette for when you need neutral winter colors but still want to add a pop of color.
Winter color palette Frozen Dream
This second color palette is inspired by a frozen winter landscape. Personally, I love how the snow-covered treetops create a beautiful blend of different shades of green and gray.
Cozy Winter Days
The warm and cool tones in this color palette create a beautiful harmony and a cozy winter vibe.
Winter in the woods
A classic winter color palette with green, brown, and gray, inspired by snow-covered pine trees. You really can’t go wrong with this combination if you’re looking to bring a wintry feel to your designs or projects.
Crisp Winter Day
With shades of evergreen, soft mint, and frosty whites, this winter color palette reminds me of a bright but cold winter day.
Winter Berries
Inspired by the vibrant pop of red berries against bare winter branches, this palette mixes warm reds, deep browns, and soft neutrals. It brings a festive yet rustic feel, ideal for cozy holiday designs.
Winter Morning Glow
I think this is one of my favorite palettes from this winter series! The colors are so diverse with dark gray, muted green, soft blue, and warm gold tones. Despite the variety of shades, the palette feels calm and peaceful, yet also comforting.
Winter color palette Winter Warmth
This last palette combines earthy tones of charcoal, terracotta, and sage green. It reminds me of the comfort of sitting by a warm fire on a chilly evening, perfect for projects that focus on coziness and inviting warmth.
More color palette inspiration
Enjoyed my winter palettes? I will be uploading a christmas color palette soon as well! In the meantime, take a look at my other color palette blogs that have similair color combinations and color tones: Boho color palette inspiration, Earth tone color inspiration and Autumn color inspiration. All with hex codes ofcouse! 🙂