Fall Color Crush: 5 Moody Palettes To Ogle This Autumn

We’ve got a crush on these 5 moody color palettes to ogle this autumn. That’s right, we’re in the thick of the fall season! We’ve already trick-or-treated and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. We recently shared some festive fall front door colors  to freshen up your curb appeal, and now, we’re taking a look at some autumnal-inspired color palettes to help guide you this pumpkin spice latte season.

This first palette is channeling some major cottagecore vibes, and that’s alright by us. A quaint, high-contrast farmhouse scene sets the stage for fall with a warm palette of browns and oranges, along with red and warm neutral accents.

Not all falls are created equal. In California, fall is still likely to include a trip or two to the beach. With that in mind, our second palette highlights some moody colors that beaches might offer during the fall season including rich teal blues, sunset tinged white, and shadowy blacks.

Palette number 3 is inspired by one of the perfect seasons to go camping. The crackle of the fire, fallen pine needles, the safety of a tent—let the moody hues inspired by a trip out into mother nature be your guide for this fall crush color palette. 

What’s fall without pumpkins? Our fourth fall color crush palette is inspired by those autumn trips to the pumpkin patch. This fall palette may include some unexpected hues, but still sets a moody,  some might say even eerie, vibe all the same.

Fall is all about embracing coziness, which is why our fifth and final fall color crush moody palette takes inspiration from a cozy and earthy reading nook. A myriad of green tones and achromatic complements make this palette an example of minimalist comfort.

Whichever fall color palette you love most, Dunn-Edwards is here to help you find the colors that best suit your next project. Get clear on your color choices for the season by using our Dunn-Edwards InstaColor® app. Simply upload a picture from your own library, or use one from ours and give your room an instant, digital makeover to get a better sense of the colors that best fit your design needs.