warm palette

Reds, oranges, yellows

A warm palette consists of colors associated with heat, sunlight, and fire—reds, oranges, yellows, and earthy browns.

Artists and designers choose warm palettes to create feelings of energy, comfort, or intimacy: The painting's warm palette evokes a late summer afternoon.

Contrast with cool palette, which emphasizes blues and greens.

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red brick · coral · peach · golden · golden hour · sunset · honey · sienna · earth tones · burgundy · cinnamon · apricot · tangerine · copper · saffron · mahogany · blush · cozy

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color temperature

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Colors leaning toward blue

cool colors · greyscale

emotional/psychological effect

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Restrained color selection

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