5 Autumn Colour Palettes I Absolutely Love

Feather Charm

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Hello Everyone!

It’s time for harvest season! That means it’s time for one of the most colourful seasons of the year. There’s something about the autumn season that sparks my creativity and imagination. Halloween, notwithstanding, the vibrant colours of the autumn trees are what make this season so magical. The bright reds, oranges, yellows and yes, browns, really light the landscape in such fiery colours, yet somehow, perhaps the cold weather, makes it all seem so cosy at the same time. It’s no wonder it sparks the imagination.

Not to mention, the bountiful harvest that usually gets collected around this time. It’s time to stock up on those harvest fruits and veggies and store them away for winter, or display them on your table, for that warm and inviting aesthetic for your home. Of course, while you’ll want it to stick out and be the centre of attention, don’t forget to also coordinate your home, to create that sense of invitation. Here are 5 colour palettes (which I named myself) that will help you decide what sort of decorations you want to put up in your home for the harvest season.

1. Autumn Greens

What I love about this palette is that it’s more muted than the actual colours of autumn. While it still has the vibrance of the oranges and reds, the darker greens help ground the colours, so it’s not too in your face. So, while you might have that soft blush colour, for your furniture and fabrics, you can add those carrot oranges and terracotta clay reds to your cushions, throws, and rugs. Then add those greens into your room, by either having a few potted plants in the corner, or adding them as accent colours to your fabrics. You may even think about using the greens for your rug.

There are many ways you can dress your home in this palette. You can reverse the main colours and turn it into an autumn version of the dark academia style. While the dark greens and reds might make up the majority of your room’s colour palette, the bright oranges and pinks will soften the darkness and bring some light into the room.

2. The Witch’s Crystal

We’re going to enhance the spooky end of the season, this time, with this beautiful colour palette. This really does scream dark academia, this time. I call this The Witch’s Crystal, purely because of the purples in this palette. If you know crystals, you’ll know that purple is usually associated with amethysts and the third eye chakra (yes, I have looked into healing crystals and their properties, don’t blame me, it’s interesting!), and when I saw the description for the lighter purple as “Amethyst Smoke” I had to include this palette to my top 5. Now, I would say, for this palette, use the purple sparingly. It’s not a colour that will go too well with the rest. In fact, I would go so far as to say, include these colours in decorative pieces like lavender flowers, or actual amethyst crystals.

You don’t want them to overpower the room, since the darker colours of the green, dark red and brown should be the main themes of the room. Like I said, this palette evokes the dark academia theme and should really be the main visual stays of your room or home. For this colour palette, use the 10, 30, 60 rule, this time, with only a few spots of the bright purples to accentuate the room’s colour. If you do that, you’ll find that you’ll be making a magical room, perfect for a young witch or wizard…now I kind of want to watch Harry Potter. Anyone want to join me?

3. Autumn Sun

One of the most beautiful sights I’ve ever seen is the sunset in autumn. The sun’s golden rays shining down on the fallen leaves, paired with a pinkish red sky, it’s the perfect palette to capture in your home, and as you can see, this time, the colours are much more vibrant. I would say that this palette would be perfect for someone who loves bright colours. Imagine a bright yellow sofa, decorated with the dark pink cushions and a green throw, with sunflowers decorating a nearby side table. This palette really captures the autumn sun in your home.

Now, I deliberately chose these colours, because they were brighter and a lighter contrast to the dark academia vibes we’ve been going for, in the last two palettes. Like I said, it’s perfect for someone who loves vibrant colours and decorating their home loudly. However, I would caution that you mute these colours accordingly, and in this case, include the green a little more generously. Unlike the purple in the previous palette, the green can help mute the loudness of the yellows and reds, and calm it down, so that you can remain relaxed despite the jarring colours.

4. By The Fire

I know the last few palettes have included a green in some form or other, but this time, we are going full on late autumn, where the greens have now died, and the winter chill is in the air. I’m sure you understand the reason why I call this palette “By The Fire”. These are literally the colours of a fireplace, in a wooden lodge. I’ve not actually had the chance to stay at a wood lodge before, although I would very much like to experience it (when I have the time and money), but I imagine that a roaring fire, surrounded by wooden furniture and beams, furs and all sorts of warm textures would make the space cosy and inviting, I’d be happy to sleep on the sofa if it was cushioned enough. Honestly, I love the whole wood cabin look, especially for the autumn season, and I think this colour palette evokes that aesthetic.

Now, I will warn you that you will need to break up the monotony of this palette by including some plants in the space. Just because green is not in the palette itself, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t include it. This time, however, I would use it sparingly, because then it will draw the eye to other areas of the room, but you’ll want the focus to be the fireplace, if you have one. If not, then you’ll want to assign a focus, and use that to colour your room so that your eyes are drawn to that focus.

5. Winter Is Coming

It’s time we end the season with the embrace of winter’s chill. While the last vestiges of the harvest season are still clinging on, you cannot deny the chill in the air, and this palette is the perfect one to end the season on. I would say this is the true autumn palette, because it balances the darker colours of the winter chill, with the last rays of summer’s hope. That was very poetic. Essentially, by incorporating the gentler shades of the autumn colours, with the darker shades of the winter ones, you’re creating that transition from autumn to winter, in your own home.

So, you might have a soft peach sofa in your living room, and light caramel walls, contrast them with the darker colours, by having Prussian blue and chestnut cushions and an olive leaf rug or throw. Or reverse it, by having Prussian blue walls, potted plants to add the darker greens, and use the yellows and oranges to highlight the furniture. However you dress up your home, you’ll definitely feel cosy with these colours, especially with the introduction of the blues and dark greens. It will really feel like Winter is Coming.

Give Me That Cocoa, So I Can Cosy Up By The Fire!

Like I said, these palettes are one that I named myself. If you’re also into creating colour palettes of your own, check out Coolors. They have a great colour palette generator and can even generate palettes from images you import. I highly recommend them, and it’s free. Of course, there are features of the website that you’ll need to subscribe for, but that subscription isn’t too bad. If you pay yearly, you’ll only be paying £2.50 a month, but you can pay monthly, and that will be £5, but it’s not a bad price, if you’re constantly coming up with colour palettes, like I do. Now, I’m off to make my winter palettes. Don’t come for me! I love my colours!

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