{"id":15728,"date":"2022-11-08T13:57:27","date_gmt":"2022-11-08T18:57:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-715453-3009179.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=15728"},"modified":"2023-11-15T11:59:03","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T16:59:03","slug":"vintage-color-palettes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress-715453-3009179.cloudwaysapps.com\/blog\/vintage-color-palettes\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Vintage Color Palettes for Kickin\u2019 it Old School"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vintage color palettes are the perfect way to give off a retro vibe. Whether you own a bar or coffee shop, craft handmade goods, or sell services, vintage-style logos<\/a> create nostalgia, add a traditional look, and give off an old-school aesthetic. Vintage colors can range from vibrant diner scenes to subdued and muted tones captured on film cameras.<\/p>\n

With such diversity in color choice, we put together some vintage color palettes to make choosing brand colors<\/a> a little easier. HEX codes are included as well as suggestions for how to use these palettes in logos or social media graphics<\/a>. Enjoy!<\/p>\n

What are vintage colors? Anything grainy, faded, or muted can look vintage. But what’s most important is the color combinations<\/a> you use to create an overall vintage look. Look through old posters, records, films, and branding to find great vintage colors. <\/div>\n

20 Vintage color palettes for retro branding<\/h2>\n

We\u2019ll take a deep dive into the various eras of vintage logos, from the dreamy hues of the 60s to the electrifying 90s. Let’s go!<\/p>\n

60s color palettes<\/h2>\n

The 60s are defined by their fun, free-spirited, and retro aesthetic. You\u2019ll find bursts of warm colors pulled from tweed jackets, mustard corduroy, and funky purples. Colors also have a faded effect, inspired by grainy polaroids and disposable cameras of the times past.<\/p>\n

1. Havana<\/h3>\n
\"a

Hex Codes: #f04720 #f4c273 #f7e8c4 #dd9bc6 #9f4282<\/p><\/div>\n

2. Flower power<\/h3>\n
\"petal

Hex Codes: #4E5021, #F298BF, #FCCC13, #E2D6A4, #E6DBCE Source: Petal and groove by Lucy Elliot on Behance<\/p><\/div>\n

3. Thrift market<\/h3>\n
\"green

Hex Codes: #EBD5B8, #EFBC9C, #EA572A, #0B3F30, #E39828
Source: Hayes Street Marketing by Sydney Michuda on Behance<\/p><\/div>\n

4. Morning espresso<\/h3>\n
\"man

Hex Codes: #332a1a #7c5b41 #efdcd3 #aa574b #541c13<\/p><\/div>\n

5. Honey I’m home<\/h3>\n
\"vintage

Hex Codes: #669fb2 #dadfe1 #e8b877 #dd802c #3e2a20<\/p><\/div>\n

6. Rodeo drive<\/h3>\n
\"vintage

Hex Codes: #f4debe #bfa082 #847b45 #4d675a #f5aa5f<\/p><\/div>\n

70s vintage color palettes<\/h2>\n

The 70s were a bit more muted and earthy than the 60s but with the same amount of warmth and clashing. You\u2019ll find browns paired with teals, analogous orange and red, and nature-inspired colors.<\/p>\n

7. Sunshine<\/h3>\n
\"muted

Hex Codes: #FFD292, #DDBD8E, #CEA17B, #D78050, #F5E3CA Source: El Sol on Behance<\/p><\/div>\n

8. On the telly<\/h3>\n
\"green

Hex Code: #161514 #b85c3c #e5af7d #fff6e9 #9bceb5<\/p><\/div>\n

9. Nightcap<\/h3>\n
\"a

Hex Codes: #f7f7f9 #f9dac5 #f3824b #d11802 #421006<\/p><\/div>\n

10. California dreamin<\/h3>\n
\"an

Hex Codes: #b78763 #f6dbbc #f9f7f1 #caede3 #d3b94f<\/p><\/div>\n

11. Shaka<\/h3>\n
\"vintage

Hex Codes: #020001 #001c4b #8cbeea #9eb291 #ae9068<\/p><\/div>\n

80s vintage color palettes<\/h2>\n

The 80s are bold, bright, and all about clashing color combinations. Think of arcades, neon lights, sequins, and disco. On the other hand, you\u2019ll also find muted browns and blues, along with pops of electrifying tones. The 80s were on the cusp of the neutral colors of the 70s and the electrifying palettes of the 90s, it\u2019s experimental, fun, and fearless.<\/p>\n

12. Let’s go to the arcade<\/h3>\n
\"a

Hex Codes: #f0f14e #6ded8a #1645f5 #ff5f85 #ed3833<\/p><\/div>\n

13. Retro diner<\/h3>\n
\"retro

Hex Codes: #F6CAA8, #F0B91E, #F0A2B5, #D2272B, #FCE097
Source: You\u2019re the Wurst! By Amanda Strom on Behance<\/p><\/div>\n

14. Home sweet home<\/h3>\n
\"blue

Hex Codes: #282121 #8b5939 #eacc81 #dae0da #a0ddfb<\/p><\/div>\n

15. Don’t you forget about me<\/h3>\n
\"retro

Hex Codes: #ef694d #dddb76 #e4f2ef #388895 #42403f<\/p><\/div>\n

16. Jukebox blues<\/h3>\n
\"a

Hex Code: #553f3a #bb2b2a #fff9e9 #ccdee2 #4b9ab4<\/p><\/div>\n

90s color palettes<\/h2>\n

The 90s are defined by two different looks: Fluorescent neon colors that emerged with the burgeoning techno scene and the dark hues of the grunge sub-culture. Mix and match vibrant fluorescent colors with dark mahogany, black, and army green to get a one-of-a-kind look, or lean into one look at a time!<\/p>\n

17. Elementary<\/h3>\n
\"vintage

Hex Codes: #6277bf #cad3ed #ffffff #ff8f8f #e85454<\/p><\/div>\n

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18. Rock & roll<\/h3>\n
\"a

Hex Code: #c1cbf9 #2cd2ee #e4b4ef #e86ce0 #2b0719<\/p><\/div>\n

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19. Rock the casbah<\/h3>\n
\"moody

Hex Code: #f7efd8 #f4a24f #c63434 #580f0c #010000<\/p><\/div>\n

20. Electric avenue<\/h3>\n
\"bold

Hex Codes: #E64027, #E6D33D, #2E4C9D, #CEA9AE, #E4DCBE
Source: Riot Kid by Pancho Karambola on Behance<\/p><\/div>\n

When designing a vintage style logo or graphic, there are some key elements you’ll need to include to secure the look:<\/p>\n