Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated by Hindus, and in their own forms by Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists. Homes are lit with diyas (oil lamps) and decorated with rangoli. These palettes take inspiration from lamplight, rangoli powders, marigolds and festive silks.
Featured Diya Glow
#2B1B17 #8C2F0E #E36414 #FFB703 #FFF3D6
Lamp flame oranges and gold glowing against a dark evening.
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Rangoli
#E63946 #FF9F1C #FFD60A #2EC4B6 #7B2CBF
Bright powder colours for patterns: red, orange, yellow, turquoise and violet.
Marigold Garland
#FFF8E7 #FFB700 #FF8800 #E85D04 #2D6A4F
Marigold yellows and oranges on cream with leaf green.
Peacock
#0B3954 #087E8B #2EC4B6 #6A4C93 #FFD166
Peacock blues and teals with violet and gold.
Silk and Gold
#7B1E3A #C9184A #FFB4A2 #D4AF37 #2D1E2F
Deep pink and wine silks with gold.
Sweet Box
#FFF1D0 #F6C28B #E07A5F #9CC5A1 #8C5E3C
Pastry and sweet-box colours: cream, caramel, rose, pistachio and cocoa.
Midnight Lights
#0D1B2A #1B263B #E0A800 #FFE066 #F95738
Navy night with golden lights and a firework orange.
Soft Festive
#FFF5EB #FFD6A5 #FDCAE1 #CAFFBF #9BF6FF
Gentle festive pastels for cards and children’s crafts.
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Cards and decorations
Warm lamp colours suit greetings; rangoli palettes suit patterns and crafts.
Rangoli
Bright, well-separated colours keep patterns readable from a distance.
Dates
The festival lasts about five days and its dates vary by region.
| Date | Where or which tradition | Calendar | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 November (Lakshmi Puja, main day) | Hindu calendar, month of Kartika | Lunisolar | 2026 | Wikipedia |
Dates differ between countries and traditions; check local calendars. The palettes work any time of year.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Diwali. Meaning, who observes it, diyas and rangoli, 2026 date. Checked 2026-10-25.
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