Inspiration Station: Color Trends

I love new colors to play with and I also love knowing the hottest new colors and palette trends to use in my card designs. It’s too easy to get into the slump of using the same color palette all the time.

Did you know, for example, that the ever popular blue/red/white combination is still going strong, but darker blue/sunny yellow is starting to make itself known? And seafoam green is hot, hot, hot? Time to refresh your color batteries and get inspired with these color related sites.

Color Trends 2012
Exactly what it says –  the hottest trends in colors for clothing and interior decorating, easily adaptable to your greeting cards. This lens is frequently updated as new information is released.

Pantone Fashion Report – Spring 2012
From the folks at Pantone, who ought to know a trendy color when they see it. You’ll find links to other fashion color reports on the side.

Hot New Color for 2012
Tangerine Tango is it!  I can see this hot, spicy color paired with cream, pink, mustard yellow, cranberry red, navy blue, turquoise, and other shades. Check out this mood board for inspiration.

Top Ten Wedding Color Combinations for 2012-2013
Designing wedding invitations or bridesmaid’s invites? When it comes to today’s brides, you need to be on the cutting edge. These color combinations are so hot they’re smoking.

Color Combos
Lots of palettes to play with, many color combinations – go here if you think you’re getting a little stale when it comes to your color choices. You’ll find inspiration, I’m sure.

The Perfect Palette
While mainly intended for the wedding crowd, you can still find all kinds of cool palettes reflecting trends in color styling.  Your new most favorite color will probably be found here.

So there you have it – lots of resources for finding new colors to use in your designs. Have fun!