10 elegant wedding color palettes (with hex codes)

Your color palette is the first big design decision of your wedding. It guides your flowers, table décor, invitations, bridesmaid dresses and even the cake. Here are ten palettes that look beautiful in photos, with the hex codes for each color so you can share them with your florist, stationer and planner.

How to use this list: pick one main color, one or two supporting neutrals and one accent. Use the main color in about 60% of your décor, the neutrals in 30% and the accent in 10%.

1. Ivory and sage green

Ivory #F6F1E5 · Sage #A3AD8F · Eucalyptus #8C9A7E · Olive #5E6B3E

Soft, natural and timeless. This palette works for garden, rustic and boho weddings in spring and summer.

• Flowers: white roses, ranunculus and plenty of eucalyptus.
• Tables: linen runners, greenery garlands and clear glassware.
• Bridesmaids: sage green dresses in mixed styles.

2. Blush and dusty rose

Blush #F2D4D0 · Dusty rose #D69B9B · Mauve #B9787E · Rosewood #8E5A5A

Romantic and soft without being too sweet. It suits spring weddings and ballroom receptions.

• Flowers: garden roses, peonies and spray roses in mixed pinks.
• Tables: blush napkins, gold cutlery and pink taper candles.
• Bridesmaids: dusty rose or mauve dresses.

3. Champagne and cream

Champagne #E9D8B9 · Cream #F4ECDC · Beige #DCC7A6 · Gold #C9A25B

The classic luxury palette. Warm, glowing and elegant, especially by candlelight, and it works in every season.

• Flowers: white and cream roses with pampas or dried grasses.
• Tables: gold chargers, cream linens and lots of candles.
• Bridesmaids: champagne satin dresses.

4. Olive and beige

Olive #6B7349 · Sage #A3AD8F · Beige #DCC7A6 · Sand #D2B48C

Earthy and relaxed. Perfect for vineyard, countryside and autumn weddings.

• Flowers: olive branches, white blooms and dried accents.
• Tables: wooden tables, linen napkins and olive sprigs at each place.
• Bridesmaids: olive or sand-toned dresses.

5. Mauve and soft pink

Mauve #B07A85 · Soft pink #E8C1C5 · Blush #F2D4D0 · Lilac #D8C4D9

Dreamy and a little vintage. Lovely for spring weddings and tea-party style receptions.

• Flowers: mauve roses, sweet peas and lisianthus.
• Tables: pink glassware and soft lilac napkins.
• Bridesmaids: mixed shades of mauve and pink.

6. Dusty blue and ivory

Dusty blue #8FA5BE · Sky blue #B9CCE0 · Ivory #F6F1E5 · Silver gray #C9CCD1

Calm and fresh, and a natural fit for your "something blue." It suits beach and winter weddings alike.

• Flowers: white roses with blue hydrangeas or delphinium.
• Tables: blue glassware, silver cutlery and ivory linens.
• Bridesmaids: dusty blue chiffon dresses.

7. Terracotta and cream

Terracotta #B9603F · Clay #CF8D6E · Cream #F4ECDC · Taupe #B8A38F

Warm and modern. Ideal for autumn, desert and boho weddings.

• Flowers: burnt-orange roses, dried palm leaves and pampas grass.
• Tables: terracotta pots, rattan placemats and cream candles.
• Bridesmaids: rust or clay dresses.

8. Forest green and gold

Forest green #2F4A35 · Sage #A3AD8F · Gold #C9A25B · Champagne #E9D8B9

Rich and dramatic. Made for winter weddings, evening receptions and Christmas-season dates.

• Flowers: white blooms with deep greenery and gold-sprayed leaves.
• Tables: velvet runners, gold candlesticks and evergreen garlands.
• Bridesmaids: emerald velvet or satin dresses.

9. Lavender and sage

Lavender #A894C2 · Soft lilac #D3C5E3 · Sage #A3AD8F · Silver sage #C3C9B8

Fresh, gentle and slightly unexpected. Beautiful for spring and early summer garden weddings.

• Flowers: lavender, lilac and white roses with sage greenery.
• Tables: lavender sprigs on napkins and soft lilac glassware.
• Bridesmaids: lilac dresses with sage accents in the bouquets.

10. Black and champagne

Black #1C1C1C · Charcoal #3A3A3A · Champagne #E9D8B9 · Gold #C9A25B

Modern black-tie glamour. Perfect for city venues, evening receptions and New Year's Eve weddings.

• Flowers: all-white arrangements so they stand out against the dark tones.
• Tables: black chargers, gold cutlery and tall candles.
• Bridesmaids: classic black gowns.

How to choose your wedding colors

1. Start with your venue. Look at the walls, floors and greenery you can't change, and choose colors that work with them.
2. Think about the season. Light, soft palettes suit spring and summer; deep, rich tones suit autumn and winter.
3. Check them in photos. Very bright colors can look harsh in pictures, while muted tones photograph softly.
4. Test them together. Order fabric swatches or collect flowers in your colors and look at them side by side before you commit.

Save your favorite palette to Pinterest so it's ready when you meet your florist and planner.