September 23 starts the Autumnal Equinox, and you know what that means! Fall is officially coming, and Halloween is approaching.
So why not pair your brand’s color with fall’s color palette? Join us as we list down different fall color combinations for 2022 that you can apply to your logo design, website, and more.
Autumnal Equinox, What’s Up with That?
Just a bit of fun fact, according to NASA, the Autumnal Equinox will happen at 12:51 am on September 23. This phenomenon officially kickstarts Autumn with shorter days and longer nights.
That happens because the sun and Earth align perfectly. Equinoxes and even solstices are essential to note since they help us identify which season we are having in the year.
Some other fun facts are:
- Equinoxes happen only twice a year: Spring and Autumn. It also depends on which hemisphere you’re talking about since the sun shines differently on both.
- The best time to see the Northern Lights, Aurora Borealis, is during the Autumnal Equinox since the geomagnetic storm happens twice as frequently.
- In Greek Mythology, Autumn is when Persephone goes down to the Underworld to be with Hades. In Demeter’s sadness, the goddess of Harvest destroys all the crops until her daughter, Persephone, returns (this kickstarts spring).
- The color palette of Fall is the natural phenomenon that happens to leaves. Chlorophyll (what makes leaves green) decreases, and flavonoids, carotenoids, and anthocyanins increase. The chemical reaction gives leaves their amber, red, and yellow color.
Fall Color Palette
Now that you’re full of facts and why the Autumnal equinox is essential, let’s take a peek at the color palettes you can use for this Fall season. The color combinations you’ll see here are associated with warmth from various sources curated to your needs.
You’ll also see the hex codes to pair the visuals below to help you mix and match any of the colors. We chose four categories you can use for your respective brand design.
Bright Fall Color Palette
Use these bright colors to increase your readability and legibility while sticking to Fall’s color palette. The colors here are highly saturated and give off a feeling of intensity and passion.
Suppose you’re using bright colors to highlight design portions to direct your audience’s attention. Some of the colors here revolve around red, orange, yellow, and green since they’re the most vibrant in fall.
Check out our top picks for bright fall color palettes below.
Dark Fall Color Palette
We’ve seen vibrant colors; let’s get into their dark tones. If you want to make your market see you as formal this Fall, choose the color schemes below.
The colors here have at least two tones from the core fall colors like red, orange, yellow, or brown. Exude power and elegance with the palettes below.
Warm Fall Color Palette
According to the color wheel, warm colors are on the lighter side of the spectrum compared to cool colors. You might wonder about the difference between bright and warm colors; the former has high saturation.
Warm colors aren’t as saturated. They don’t need much tweaking, but they radiant a kind of energy that encourages positivity and give people power by the mere sight.
Muted Fall Color Palette
Each of the palettes above has a serious and energetic feel to them. Muted colors are the way to go if you want your palette to have a subtle yet calming effect.
A great technique here is gradients of one color but on the lighter side. It gives your brand identity a unique feel for your business card design and even Instagram posts.
Check out our top picks for you below.
Use a Fall Color Palette Today
There you have it! Our top picks for your seasonal color palette change. You can use these even beyond Autumn as well.
Mix and match these color ideas and find the perfect palette for your business. If you need any other design components like YouTube banners, email signatures, or invoice templates, we have it all here in BrandCrowd.
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Written by DesignCrowd on Monday, September 26, 2022
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