a vintage, desert-inspired color palette

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Written By Nikki Mihalik
pink, orange, yellow, cream, and green color palette based on a desert photo at golden hour

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Good morning, friends! Today, I’m sharing a bright, boho color palette that blends the warm tones of a chilly sunrise with sandy neutrals and desert greens. It’s a cheerful yet grounded mix that works really well for brands with a free-spirited, sun-soaked vibe!

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Need to see the colors in action?

See the colors applied to another hand drawn, sans-serif font called Wingman by Taylor Penton below. (Sorry - I’m a sucker for imperfect yet balanced, all caps fonts.)

Happy Friday!


You can now 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.

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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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