Color Palette: Nothing but Neutrals

I’ve always loved color. I love the way it can make you feel, and the way it can set the tone for a room, a painting, a brand, an outfit… everything! I’ve been doing lots of fun things with bold colors, but have really come to appreciate the beauty of neutral colors this year, so I’ve gathered up all my past favorite color palettes in shades of cream, gray, earth tones, olive greens, and deep navy, plus a couple new ones for fun!

Enjoy the Nothing but Neutrals Palette Collection, and I hope it might inspire something for you too!

WOOD FOR WINTER
These dreamy neutrals are still really rich and lovely!

HEX CODES:
#021825
#434a54
#b14c32
#d4996f
#dcccbd

LA RENARD
Foxy fur and green brush.

HEX CODES:
#383931
#a0552b
#646756
#907e68
#ccbcad

INTO THE WOODS
Simple greens and grays feel mysterious and magical.

HEX CODES:
#262b15
#3f3f3f
#464b37
#848871
#afb4ad

LIBRARY LEATHER
I can smell this photo.

HEX CODES:
#59372b
#9f624f
#ae9e8f
#cca98d
#f7e7ce

LA LUNA
The moon is a wonderful inspiration for a clean crisp look with navy and gray shades.

HEX CODES:
#101b39
#333136
#6f6d72
#b4b1b8
#e9e8ee

NAUTILUS FOSSIL
Natures neutrals are fantastic

HEX CODES:
#42201f
#3b2927
#644b47
#8a8488
#cbc7bb

SLUG BUG
Even has that white picket fence.

HEX CODES:
#2b3029
#3d4945
#515a63
#b3d0cc
#d3dcdb

PEACHY FOG
Such lovely neutrals.

HEX CODES:
#232220
#4e4c4f
#9f8d8d
#d9ae8e
#ffddba

OATMEAL SWEATER
I love all the yummy neutrals in this sweater texture.

HEX CODES:
#574748
#8a6a5b
#9a867f
#c7bdb4
#f1e3bc

SWIRLING SNAIL SHELLS
More lovely neutrals!

HEX CODES:
#291a15
#693f41
#bba097
#e0c7a8
#ffedd7

PUT IT IN NEUTRAL
Even soft, dusty neutrals hold a place in the world of succulents.

HEX CODES:
#1c2915
#727a6b
#af9d89
#ccd5c4
#ede3d9

GRAY + GOLD GEARS
There is always beauty in the ordinary.

HEX CODES:
#3f3832
#747d7c
#c2baaf
#e4c9ab
#f6eee3

INKY WOOD TYPE
Letterpress wood blocks are a whole aesthetic.

HEX CODES:
#312517
#43211f
#666256
#842d23
#d8d1c1

CHAMPAGNE CRYSTAL
This group of neutrals is stunning.

HEX CODES:
#4e4d49
#725e45
#b7946a
#e2c58d
#d6cfbf

THE BLUES
Classic cool.

HEX CODES:
#000e1b
#012b3b
#596f7c
#a5a29d
#ead7c6

GRAND, GOLD, + OLD
I wonder what this room looked like when it was first built…

HEX CODES:
#302f2b
#4c4439
#ad8339
#a5998b
#cbc2bb

FOREST MIST
Tints and shades of navy blue make for a beautiful monochromatic palette.

HEX CODES:
#001b2e
#1d3f58
#537692
#b3cde4
#eef3f9

REEL TO REEL
Love these vintage colors together.

HEX CODES:
#393939
#c47c63
#645a41
#898055
#bfbdb0

BY THE SEASHORE
Soft lovely neutrals are dreamy.

HEX CODES:
#787775
#97978f
#c4b3a9
#e1e2e6
#ebebeb

VINTAGE VAULT
It’s all neutral, but so detailed!

HEX CODES:
#180b02
#513a0e
#756045
#caa976
#cecdc9

RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB
The craftsmanship in making hand tools is an art in itself.

HEX CODES:
#201615
#4c4e41
#936d60
#5f5556
#a3acb1

VINTAGE BICYCLE
Can we say 1950’s?

HEX CODES:
#352e28
#3d5d52
#c98f61
#a5b2ab
#d3b8a5


I hope you enjoy checking these out and I would love to hear how they inspire you! Let me know which is your favorite and what you would use it for (interior decorating, wedding colors, branding, wardrobe, painting, etc.) in the comments.


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