5 Best Christmas Color Palettes

Discover the magic of the holiday season with our comprehensive guide to the Best Christmas Color Palettes. From timeless traditions to modern elegance, explore festive hues that will transform your home into a winter wonderland. Plus, get a free printable cheat sheet for easy decorating inspiration!

Christmas is a magical time of year, and one of the things that makes it magical is decorating.

You can totally decorate with a mish-mash of decor – honestly, it’s what we usually do – but choosing a dedicated color scheme has a lot of benefits.

First of all, it makes your decor look more purposeful and curated. Overall, it looks more high end!

Sticking to one color scheme is also a great way to narrow down decor if you have too much. Group it by color and give each room or space it’s own unique look.

Finally, choosing a specific Christmas color scheme can help keep you from buying too much stuff. Decide on your color scheme, print it out, and take it shopping with you. If it doesn’t fit the design skip it!

Whether you prefer the timeless elegance of traditional hues or the playful charm of whimsical tones, this blog post will guide you through five enchanting Christmas decor color schemes to inspire your festive creativity.

Free Printable Christmas Decor Color Scheme Idea Cheat Sheet

To make your holiday decorating even easier, we’ve created a free printable Christmas decor color scheme idea cheat sheet. This handy resource includes all five color schemes with primary colors, secondary colors, and accent colors in one convenient printable PDF.

Download and print this cheat sheet and take it shopping with you to help you stick to a cohesive color palette.

The best Christmas decor color schemes

There are a ton of different color schemes to choose from when decorating for Christmas. Here are 5 beautiful options to feature.

Traditional Elegance

Many people prefer the classic warmth of a traditional color palette.

This color scheme includes:

• deep green
• dark red
• gold
• cream
• brighter red

This is a timeless combination and creates a cozy atmosphere. It’s a great option for any home for Christmas and works with a variety of decor styles.

Modern Glamour

If you want a slightly more modern look, there are some small tweaks that you can make to give your Christmas color palette a more modern look.

Choosing more muted shades of green and red can take your decor from traditional to more modern. Adding pops of black, silver, and neutral tan are also easy ways to give your space a chic feel.

This color scheme includes:

• forest green
• silver
• black
• dark red
• tan

This is a great option if you want to gently transition your traditional Christmas decor to be slightly more modern.

Winter Wonderland

I personally love a blue + silver winter theme for Christmas decor. While it might not be traditional, it is fresh and unique.

Whether you live somewhere snowy or just wish you did, decorating with a winter themed color palette is a great option.

This color scheme includes:

• royal blue
• silver
• light blue
• navy
• white

If you prefer in general to decorate with cooler colors, then choosing blue + white Christmas decor can be a great way to have the decor flow seamlessly in your home.

Whimsical Charm

Another great Christmas decor style is whimsical. This is decorating with little cute woodland animals, playful designs, and generally cheerful and fun decor.

Whimsical Christmas decor suits homes decorating with kid-friendly type themes. It also works really well with a Grinch theme!

This color scheme includes:

• cherry red
• lime green
• aqua blue
• mustard yellow
• denim blue

This palette is a great option if you want something slightly unexpected, cheerful and happy, without being too far off from traditional.

Soft and Muted Tones

The final option for a Christmas color palette is to decorate with muted tones. This is great if you prefer a neutral or understated look.

By focusing on neutral colors with pops of muted red and green, you can have some really beautiful and sophisticated Christmas decor.

This color scheme includes:

• tan
• deep red
• forest green
• chocolate brown
• gray

I love this color palette for creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that still blends well with your existing year round decor!

This holiday season, let your creativity shine by experimenting with different Christmas decor color schemes.

Whether you prefer the timeless charm of traditional colors, the modern elegance of contemporary hues, the calming ambiance of blues, the playful spirit of whimsical tones, or the understated beauty of muted shades, there’s a perfect palette for every style.

With our free printable cheat sheet, you can easily bring your vision to life and create a festive atmosphere that will be remembered for years to come. Happy decorating!