Lunar New Year, also called Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, is celebrated by Chinese and many other communities. Red paper-cuts, couplets and red envelopes are common customs; these palettes start from red and gold and add jade, blossom and modern options.
Featured Red Envelope
#FFF4E0 #FFD700 #C8102E #8B0000
Bright and deep reds with gold on cream, after the red envelopes and decorations of the festival.
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Lantern Night
#1A1423 #D7263D #F46036 #F9C80E #FFF8E1
Lantern reds, orange and gold glowing against the night.
Jade and Gold
#0F5257 #2A9D8F #E9C46A #F4F1DE #B5332E
Jade greens and gold with a touch of red.
Plum Blossom
#FFF0F3 #F7A8B8 #C9184A #6B2737 #D4A373
Blossom pinks, crimson and a branch brown.
Modern Festival
#FFFFFF #F2F2F2 #E63946 #1D1D1D #F2C14E
A clean modern take: white and black with one red and one gold.
Peach and Coral
#FFE8D6 #FFB4A2 #E5989B #B5838D #D4A017
Soft festive peaches and corals with an old gold.
Ink and Paper
#F6F1E7 #1C1C1C #A62626 #C5A880
Rice paper, black ink, a red seal and kraft.
Tangerines
#FFF3E0 #FFB347 #FF8C00 #2E7D32 #B22222
Tangerine oranges and their leaves with a festive red.
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Cards and envelopes
Red with gold is the familiar combination; jade and blossom palettes are softer alternatives.
Shop windows and social
Use the darkest colour for type on light backgrounds.
Dates
| Date | Where or which tradition | Calendar | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 February (Year of the Goat) | Chinese calendar | Lunisolar | 2027 | Wikipedia |
Dates differ between countries and traditions; check local calendars. The palettes work any time of year.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Chinese New Year. Names of the festival, red decorations and red envelopes, 2027 date. Checked 2026-10-25.
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