a classic-car-inspired color palette

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Written By Nikki Mihalik
a gray, orange, and red color palette inspired by a classic car

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This Friday’s color palette is a unique one - and I’m kinda loving it! Bright red, peachy orange, dark gray (with a hint of green), and pale, minty gray combine to create an unexpected—and therefore very memorable—mix inspired by a classic car. These colors convey a sense of heritage, sophistication, and nostalgia, making it perfect for classic Americana brands.

Click the button below to download a free printable PDF of this color palette that includes values for print (CMYK) and web (HEX, RGB, HSL) - as well as the closest Pantone matches for coated and uncoated stock! It’s everything you need to recreate this color combo on your own.

Disclosure :: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a tiny commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links - at no cost to you. Products I advertise are only ones that I have used, tested, LOVED, and paid for myself (unless I clearly state otherwise).

Need to see the colors in action?

See the colors applied to a Vintage magazine cover below:

Vintage magazine cover mockup featuring this week's font of the week: idealist serif

Featured Font :: Idealist Serif

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Nikki Mihalik

Hi! I’m Nikki, the Creative Director and Principal Designer at Akula Kreative, a branding + print + web design studio based in Houston, Texas. Over the past 17 years, I have branded hundreds of businesses, from seven-figure-start-ups to one-woman-shows. I am obsessed with design, passionate about paper goods, and love to create beautiful, intentional brands that allow busy entrepreneurs to hustle less and play more.

http://www.akulakreative.com
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