Posts tagged color scheme

Want to see what inspiration we found a little closer to home? Check out these moodboards from around Greensboro!

Late last year we did a series of moodboards featuring vignettes and color inspiration from around Greensboro. It wasn’t hard to find inspiration in our surroundings then, but this time we looked a little further from home for our latest color series… and we think you’ll quickly see why. This set of swatches was inspired by photos we took on a week long-trip to Los Angeles in late June.

While in LA, we visited art museums, parks, lakes, and lots of great restaurants. These color schemes are just a glimpse of the diverse scenery we experienced, and we know we’ll be reflecting back on this trip for inspiration for months to come.

Getty Greys

A work of art in itself, the cool greys and whites of The Getty contrast a saturated and cloudless sky.

PCT Palette

This glimpse of the Pacific Crest Trail is rich with subdued greens and yellow. This palette fuses the hues of the desert sky with those from scrubby foliage.

Mismatched and Multicolored

A study in contradiction, we take inspiration from marrying the colors of this Barbie dream house with the more subdued tones that surround it.

Santa Monica Sunset

As the sun set over Santa Monica, the sky was cast with vivid yellows and light oranges.

Plant life panorama

The greenery of The Getty’s cactus garden intermixes with the warm greys of downtown LA and the soothing tone of the travertine tile.

Curated Color

Spotted at LACMA, this work by Do Ho Suh is a 1:1 scale apartment sculpture is made of polyester fabric and stainless steel tubes. Soft colors create a ghostly and ethereal work of art.

Hollyhock Hues

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House is adorned by stylized hollyhocks on roof finials, furniture, art glass windows, and the ornamental bands of cast-concrete on the structure’s exterior. The real life flower lends a pop of bright pink to this otherwise tranquil scene from Barnsdall Art Park.

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Color Schemes, Color Stories, DesignHannah PomphreyJuly 14, 2021Color Stories, color palette, color schemeComment

Halloween Color Schemes

October is one of the eeriest times of year: Halloween, colder temperatures, the time change, end of year tax prep… it’s all pretty frightening. While most people associate this time of year with black and orange, there’s a much wider color palette we think you should consider for this spooky season.

If you’re looking for a color scheme to spruce up your latest seasonal advertisement or your creepy social media graphics, consider pulling swatches from one of these boards. In addition to the traditional orange and black we’re pulling in earth tones and shades of purple, green, red, white, and yellow. We’re even playing around with a few pops of pink!

Sinister Skies

Nothing evokes a Spooktacular feeling quite like a cloudy night sky. In this color scheme, a classic pumpkin orange pairs with goldenrod, a deep red, and an inky blue.

Saturated Skeletons

These bright colors aren’t something you would usually associate with Halloween – but the dayglo orange and pink speak to the vibrant lights of a late night party.

Haunted Hues

Warm glowing lights illuminate the windows of this haunted mansion — the charred stone and cloudy sky inspire a more muted palette of deep orange and dark blue. With it’s toned down colors, this palette will work well for all of fall.

Macabre Mask

Pops of rich pink and teal stipple this haunting Day of the Dead face paint. The strong contrast between the deep black and accent colors creates an evocative calavera design.

Pale Pumpkins

You don’t have to use orange and black for halloween — and pumpkins don’t even have to be orange! These washed out hues show a different take on a classic halloween symbol.

Frightening Forest

At first this image just looks shades of blue - but peer a little closer and you’ll see deep magenta and rich greens. Who knows what else might be lurking behind these colorful trees…

Eldritch Eyes

Black cats are synonymous with bad luck, making them the perfect emblem for All Hallows Eve. Different shades of grey pepper his fur and his haunting green eyes will stay with you for days to come.

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Color Stories, Color Schemes, Design, InspirationHannah PomphreyOctober 23, 2019Color Stories, Color Palette, color scheme, Halloween, Fall, Fall ColorsComment

Color Stories: City Views

It only takes one visit to a city to figure out if you’re someone who belongs in the city or the country. The commotion either overwhelms or inspires you -- and the beauty of the city is truly in the eye of the beholder.

In the past, we’ve explored color schemes found in nature, but what about those of us who are inspired by a more urban space?

To further explore the aesthetic and inspiration found in an urban environment, we’ve snagged Unsplash photos from cities all over the world. Cities are so much more than grey and concrete – and the colors we’ve pulled from these images prove that.

Color Stories: City Views | Hue & Tone Creative

French and Fancy

The facades in France evoke a feminine and understated feel. The landscaping and waterways provide a rich pop of color that reminds you nature isn’t far away.

Tonal in Taiwan

Rich hues of purple, red, and orange light up a dreary day in Taipei City. Dusty lilac is an unexpected alternative to the grey and black of street top.

Hazy in Hong Kong

These muted colors complement a monochromatic backdrop filled with metal, glass, and concrete. We think they would be perfect for a stylized flat lay photo shoot.

The lights of Shanghai

Soothing and subdued, these blue and purple hues reflect a city full of light. A pop of light pink provides some much needed contrast and depth to this color story.

Sunset in the City

Sunsets are beautiful anywhere, but this faint coral and rich turquoise scheme is one of the best mother nature has to offer… maybe the best color inspiration blends city and nature?

Stockholm Swatches

These earthy buildings evoke thoughts of rich spice. Paired with a soothing background of pale blue and seafoam, this color scheme is as dynamic as it is beautiful.

Radiant in Radio City

These illuminated hues create a sharp contrast against dark grey and black. For a fun and youthful scheme, New York City is where it’s at.

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Color Schemes, Color Stories, DesignHannah PomphreyJuly 11, 2018Color Stories, Color Palette, color schemeComment

Color Stories: Festive foliage

Snow covered garland, carefully crafted wreaths, eye catching poinsettias... The right greenery can usher the holiday spirit into any space!

To get in to the holiday spirit, we've sorted through some of our favorite photos of Festivus-inspired greenery. These color stories take a closer look at some of our favorite foliage, from a close-up of a pine bough to an entire hillside of snowcapped trees.

Color Stories: Festive foliage | Hue & Tone Creative

Open Invitation

A pop of rich red awakens an earthy green for an inviting color scheme... it's so rich it practically beckons you right in!

Tranquil Terrain

Cool blues and purples paint the soothing and silent aftermath of a snow storm.

Delicate details

If you look closely enough, even the smallest detail is alive with color! This ornament inspired palette pairs a dusty plum with graphite and sage for a one-of-a-kind winter scheme.

Crisp Cranberry

This modern color pairing packs a bold punch with an accent of brilliant red. A nearly-black mahogany and cool greys accent this daring statement color.

Festive Fern

Deep earth tones take us back to nature in this rich and rugged color scheme. A pale blue pops on a backdrop of muted mahogany and soft brown.

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Color Stories, Color Schemes, DesignHannah PomphreyDecember 13, 2017Color Stories, Color Palette, color scheme, Holiday Colors, Holiday Social MediaComment

Color Stories: Flat Lay Finds

If you loved iSpy as a kid, these eclectic flat lays are going to catch your eye...eye for detail that is!

Flat lays not only make great Instagram posts, but they can also be great design inspiration. A stylized color scheme is part of what makes a good flat lay eye-catching social media gold... as opposed to just a pile of junk on a white background.

We grabbed a few of our favorite flat lays from Twenty20 and let them inspire 6 unique color schemes!

Color Stories: Flat Lay Finds | Hue & Tone Creative

Sixties Citrus

This color story is looking to make a statement -- 60’s inspired citrus hues pair with a pop of electric strawberry for a modern look that will practically knock your go-go boots off!

Fall Bazaar

An unexpected spin on fall, a muted rosewood hue pairs with a pink that packs a peppy punch. A pale olive and citron pull together this surprising style.

Punchy Post-its

Earthy sage pairs with a bright salmon and a goldenrod yellow... these post-it notes inspired a color scheme almost good enough to eat!

Neon Stamp Collection

We pulled these punchy colors out of a dynamic stamp collection. If you’ve seen our logo you know we’re obsessed with citron – add a luscious grape color, a toned down teal, and a calming grey and you’ve got a girly, but fresh, color scheme.

Colorful Cars

Whether you’re a racecar driver or an everyday commuter, we bet this color scheme really revs your engine!

Beige Business

The most muted of the group, this flat lay takes business style to a new place. Soft lavender, navy, and pistachio green give these guys a serene look during a hectic day at their make-believe office.

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Color Schemes, Color Stories, ResourcesHannah PomphreyNovember 1, 2017Color Palette, color scheme, Color Stories, Flat laysComment

Mood Boards: Museum Favorites

Creative inspiration can be found anywhere, from a scene in a movie to a trip to the museum.

This week, we cracked open our forgotten art history textbooks and found inspiration in the works of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and Art Nouveau masters.

No need for an artistic background- simply peruse through our collection of mood boards to find a little inspiration of your own.

Paul Cézanne

This rich mix of cool and warm tones can add a strong pop of color to websites, resumes, or business cards.

Claude Monet

A bold punch of crimson adds an unexpected contrast to these lily pad greens.

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

For this color scheme, we channeled the fast-paced energy of Parisian dance halls filled with quirky partygoers.

Edgar Degas

We loved the soft romantic feel of Degas’ delicate scenes. Adding a mossy green helped keep this pastel palate from feeling too girly.

Gustave Klimt

For this expressive color scheme, we channeled Klimt’s mosaic-like portraits and floral landscapes.

Mary Cassatt

Although Cassatt’s Impressionistic scenes were inspired by Degas, she had a style all her own. Lively bursts of yellow and ochre standout against blue and green hues.

Who are your favorite artists? Let us know in the comments!

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Design, Inspiration, Mood BoardHannah PomphreyJuly 5, 2017Moodboards, Museums, Inspiration, color scheme, Degas, MonetComment

Color Stories: Inspired by Nature

Whether you’re revamping your resume or debuting a new logo, the colors you choose make a difference. With an endless library of colors at your disposal, it can be difficult to decide on the right combo.

Lately, we’ve been finding our inspiration in nature. The great outdoors is a bountiful source of *free* inspiration (and, the photos we used were free too)!

If you can't get away from your desk right this minute, turn to our nature inspired color schemes for your next project. Try out just one... or all of them!

Neon Forest

This bold collection is perfect for trendsetters and influencers. Pair energetic colors with a charcoal brown for a crisp contrast.

Luscious Lavender

Not afraid to get a little girly? This playful purple match up is for you.

Salt & Seafoam

Want to appeal to a wide audience? These cool tones feel calm and approachable.

Citrus Sunrise

Feeling a little playful? This bright collection is perfect for a fun new culinary or children’s brand!

Desert Flower

This color scheme is perfect for spring! The feminine and playful combo works nicely for logos, business cards, or boutique packaging.

Vivid Autumn

These bold tones feel warm and confident -- but still modern.

Bold & Earthy

Looking for a natural palette that can appeal to a down-to-earth demographic? We've got just the thing.

Pastel Sea

Think pastels are a little too girly? Tone down the femininity with rich tones. This palette would add a modern touch to packaging or branding materials.

Incandescent

These subtle colors serve as a great foundation to help your work stand out. Give this palette a try for your next portfolio site.

Soft & Whimsical

This color scheme feels delicate yet subtly strong.

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Color Schemes, Design, ResourcesHannah PomphreyApril 12, 2017Color Palette, color scheme, Nature Color Scheme, InspirationComment

Mood Boards: Autumn Inspiration

Autumn is (finally really) here! Many celebrate this change in season with chunky sweaters, holiday music, and pumpkin-spiced everything (seriously, why is everything flavored with pumpkin?!).

At Hue & Tone, we like to celebrate fall with a little visual inspiration. Lately, we’re craving rich tones, warm textures, and natural aesthetics. Want to peak into our minds? Check out our collection of mood boards below: