Palettes

Copy Color

Curated colors in context.

Not sure what colors to use in your designs or where to use them? Copy Color is a color palette inspiration site that acts as a real world example as to how the colors could be used in your design projects.

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Explore Our Palette Collections

We've organized our palettes into four distinct categories to help you find the perfect colors for any project.

Classic Palettes

Timeless color combinations that work for any design project. These carefully curated palettes provide a solid foundation for your creative work.

5 palettes

Trending 2025

Stay ahead with the latest color trends. From digital lime to cyber pink, these palettes capture the zeitgeist of modern design.

3 palettes

Seasonal Themes

Colors that capture the essence of each season. Perfect for time-sensitive campaigns and seasonal branding.

4 palettes

Brand Inspired

Color schemes inspired by successful brands across different industries. Learn from the best in the business.

4 palettes

Color terminology

Let's learn the terminology of color. You can think of each of these as levers that you pull to create different colors.

Hue

Hue is basically a fancy name for color... Sort of. Hue refers to the parent color, or rather the fully saturated color that doesn't have any white (tint) or black (shade) added to it.

Tint

A tint is created when you add white to a hue. When working in design tools, you can create a tint by lowering the saturation value of your hue.

Shade

A shade is created when you add black to a hue. You can create a shade by lowering the brightness value of your hue.

Tone

A tone is in between a tint and a shade. Basically you're adding grey, aka both white & black, to your hue.

The psychology of color

Each color portrays a different feeling or emotion, and by understanding the psychology of color, you can choose colors that resonate with your audience.

Red

Red is a very emotionally intense color that can raise metabolism and heart rate. It's attention-grabbing and often used in fast food branding.

Often associated with:CouragePowerStrengthDangerLovePassion

Blue

Blue is a calming color that can slow metabolism. It's broadly appealing and favored by global companies like Facebook and Twitter.

Often associated with:CalmnessTranquilityStabilityLoyaltyFaithTrust

Green

Green is the color of nature. It's soothing and can promote healing, lower blood pressure, and suppress appetite.

Often associated with:NatureHealthEnvironmentGrowthMoneySafety

Yellow

Yellow is bright and energizing, evoking happiness and positivity. It grabs attention but can trigger anxiety if overused.

Often associated with:SunshineHappinessOptimismCautionEnergyFun

Who's behind Copy Color?

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I created Copy Color to solve a common problem—loving a color palette but not knowing how to use it effectively in your design. This site is built to inspire you with color ideas and demonstrate practical ways to apply them.

Now with over 16 carefully curated palettes across 4 categories, plus dark mode support and export functionality!

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