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Christmas Color Palette

Classic holiday tones of red, green, gold, and white for festive design

Christmas Red

Deep Red

Forest Green

Evergreen

Gold

Warm Gold

Cranberry

Snow White

Pine

Holly Berry

About This Palette

The Christmas color palette combines the classic holiday colors — rich red, forest green, warm gold, and crisp white — that have symbolized the season for centuries. Red represents warmth and celebration, green symbolizes evergreen life, gold adds luxury, and white evokes snow. This palette is essential for holiday marketing, greeting cards, gift wrap design, and seasonal decor.

Color Combinations

Classic Christmas

#C41E3A · #1A5C2A · #D4A520

Winter Berries

#9E1B34 · #3A5E3A · #F5F5F0

Elegant Holiday

#8B1A1A · #2E6E3E · #BF9B30

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the traditional Christmas colors?
The traditional Christmas colors are red, green, and gold, plus white for snow. Red symbolizes warmth and the holly berry, green represents evergreen trees, gold symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem, and white represents snow.
How do I use Christmas colors in design?
Use deep red and forest green as primary colors, gold as an accent, and white for backgrounds and text. For a modern take, use fewer colors with more white space and sophisticated typography.
What hex code is best for Christmas red?
A classic Christmas red is #C41E3A (rgb 196, 30, 58). For a deeper, more luxurious red, use #8B1A1A. For a berry tone, try Cranberry at #9E1B34.

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