Color Ideas

COLOR YOUR WORLD WITH MEANING

Color is a powerful tool for expressing emotions and bringing depth to your journaling. From bright hues to muted tones, explore how color can help you convey your thoughts and feelings.

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Color & Journaling

Transform how you journal by using color to help you unlock the emotions you want to express. Whether you use vibrant pens or a subtle watercolor wash, color can help you communicate your thoughts in a way that words sometimes can’t.

Use color to highlight important themes in your life by choosing a specific color scheme or color palette that reflects your mood or the theme of your journal entry. You can also use color to highlight important points or to draw attention to specific words or phrases that you want to stand out.

Color Can…

Evoke emotions and help you connect with your feelings.
Represent different aspects of your personality.
Set the tone of your journaling session.
Track your moods and emotions over time.
Add visual interest and creativity to your journaling.

Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner, using things like colors and fonts in your journaling can be a fun and creative way to express yourself! Especially if you love art or bullet journaling!

Colors & Emotions

Color has the power to evoke strong emotions and it can deeply impact our moods, feelings, and behavior.

Different colors are often associated with different emotions – for example, you might use cool blues and greens to represent calmness and serenity, or warm oranges and yellows to convey excitement and energy.

Color Palettes & Themes

Are you ready to take your journaling to the next level? One way to do that is by using color palettes and color themes. It’s a great way to add some visual interest to your journal entries and make them feel more cohesive. Plus, it’s a fun way to express yourself and show off your mood and personal style.

In this section, you will find different color palettes and themes that you can use in your journaling – from soft, pastel colors to bold and bright ones. And we’ll chat about how to choose a color palette that fits your mood and personal style. And, if you are using a digital journal, we’ve also included color swatches and hex color codes so that you can choose the exact colors you like.

Don’t forget to check out our color palette library where you will be able to search by color!

Blue and green color palette ideas

11 Calming Blue And Green Color Palettes

Both blue and green are cool colors that are soothing and calming and when paired together they create blue and…

Orange Color Palette Ideas With Swatches And Hex Codes

17+ Vibrant Orange Color Palettes

Orange is a warm, vibrant color that people often associate with energy and happiness, and because many also associate it…

Pastel color palette ideas with hex codes

23 Soft Pastel Color Palettes

Pastel color palettes have been a favorite for quite a while now and it’s easy to see why! Their delicate…

Blue and purple color palette ideas with hex codes

7 Beautiful Blue And Purple Color Palettes

Blue and purple are both cool colors that can create a beautiful and calming color palette when used together. They…

Olive green color palette ideas with hex codes

7 Earthy Olive Green Color Palettes

Olive green is a muted, earthy green color with brown and yellow undertones that people tend to associate with nature…

Blue and Orange Color Palette ideas With Hex Color Codes

7 Eye-Catching Orange and Blue Color Palettes

When you use a blue and orange color palette, you create a stunning and eye-catching color combination that certainly won’t…

Sage green color palette ideas with hex codes and color swatches

7 Gorgeous Sage Green Color Palettes

Sage green is one of those colors that has become really popular over the last couple of years and if…

Dark green color palette ideas collection with hex codes

7 Sophisticated Dark Green Color Palettes

Green is a color that people associate with nature and growth and dark green seems to add an extra feeling…

Navy blue color palette ideas and examples

7+ Versatile Navy Blue Color Palettes

Navy blue is one of those colors that is timeless and incredibly versatile. It is a deeper and darker shade…

Teal color palette Ideas with hex codes and RGB values included

8 Beautiful Teal Color Palettes

If you’re looking for a color palette that’s both stylish and versatile, look no further than the teal color palette!…

Hot Pink Color Palette Ideas With Hex Codes Included

8 Bold Hot Pink Color Palettes

Are you looking for a vibrant, eye-catching color to include in your designs? Then look no further than hot pink!…

Skin tones color palette ideas

8 Gorgeous Skin Tone Color Palettes

Humans are beautiful and diverse creatures! We come in all shapes and sizes and our physical appearance and skin tones…

Pastel pink and light pink color palette ideas with hex codes

8 Perfect Pastel Pink Color Palettes

Pastel pink and other light pink color palettes are soft and delicate and are most often associated with femininity, romance,…

Pink and green color palette ideas with hex codes included

8 Pretty Pink And Green Color Palettes

Both green and pink are colors that remind us of nature and growth! When I think of pink and green…

Pink and Black Color Palette Ideas With Hex Codes Included

8 Striking Pink And Black Color Palettes

Pink and black are an incredible color combination that is visually striking and attention-grabbing and there is no doubt that…

Burgundy color Palette Ideas With Hex Color Codes

9 Beautiful Burgundy Color Palettes

I don’t know about you but when I think of burgundy I think of school uniforms and wine! Not a…

Red and blue color palette ideas with hex codes

9 Bold Red And Blue Color Palettes

Red and blue are two great color palette choices because each color is so bold and bright! In color psychology,…

Green and yellow color palettes ideas with hex codes and color swatches

9 Gorgeous Green And Yellow Color Palettes

Both green and yellow are beautiful colors that people associate with the natural world so they are a great color…

Blue and brown color palette ideas and color combinations

9 Lovely Blue And Brown Color Palettes

Along with pastel blue color palettes, blue and brown color combinations have also become very popular over the last few…

Pastel blue color palette ideas with hex color codes

9 Perfect Pastel Blue Color Palettes

Pastel blue is a beautiful, delicate, and calming shade of blue that is known to be a soothing and peaceful…

Blue gray color palette ideas with hex codes

9 Striking Blue And Gray Color Palettes

Today we are going to be looking at some gorgeous blue and gray color palettes and equally beautiful blue-gray color…

Blue and yellow color palettes with hex codes included

9+ Beautiful Blue And Yellow Color Palettes

Blue and yellow are both stunning colors that bring a sense of calm and vibrancy when used together in blue…

Colorful Expressions – Shades Of Each Color For Creative Journaling

Explore your favorite colors and expand your color palette with our collection of shades and hues for each color. Whether you are looking for soft pastel shades or rich deep tones you are sure to find the perfect color to suit your style or mood. We’ve included hex color codes and RGB values if you would like to use these colors in your digital journals or designs!

Article featuring shades of orange and orange color codes

75+ Energetic Shades Of Orange

Orange is a unique color that is often not the first color people will think about when choosing colors. However,…

Article featuring shades of purple and purple color code chart

95+ Elegant Shades Of Purple

Purple is a gorgeous color that is vibrant, bold, and elegant! It’s no wonder that throughout the ages purple was…

Article featuring shades of pink including pink color codes

90 Perfectly Pretty Shades Of Pink

Pink is a warm color that is often associated with feelings of happiness, positivity, optimism, and joy! After all, pink…

Article featuring shades of gray with gray color code chart.

95+ Stunning Shades Of Gray

Gray, also known as grey, is a neutral color that is often associated with practicality and balance. In color psychology,…

Article featuring shades of white and white color code table

95+ Wonderful Shades Of White

When most people think of white, they often have a very specific shade of white in mind – usually a…

Article featuring shades of black and black color codes chart, hex codes and RGB values

97+ Brilliant Shades Of Black

Black is one of those colors that is mysterious, sophisticated, and elegant and it can add a sleek and modern…

50+ Shades of brown with brown color codes.

50+ Beautiful Shades Of Brown

Brown is a warm and earthy color that often symbolizes stability, comfort, and reliability in color psychology. It can range…

Article featuring shades of blue and blue color does

75+ Beautiful Shades Of Blue

Blue is one of the world’s favorite colors, and it isn’t hard to see why. There are so many different…

Article featuring shades of red and red color code chart

65+ Spicy Shades Of Red

Nobody can deny that red is one of the boldest, brightest colors out there! For centuries red has been linked…

Article featuring shades of green and green color code chart

50+ Gorgeous Shades Of Green

When choosing a color palette it is important to choose colors that resonate with you and you simply can’t go…

Article featuring shades of yellow and yellow color code chart

55+ Happy Shades Of Yellow

Yellow is a bright warm color that makes us feel happy, optimistic, and positive! There are hundreds of shades of…

Color Guides

Looking for detailed information about a specific color? Here you will find color guides for popular colors that include color swatches and hex color codes as well as complementary, monochromatic, triadic, and analogous color combinations. We also include different shades, tints, and tones of each color to help you choose the perfect color for your journaling and artwork.

Lavender Color: Guide with hex codes and color swatches

Lavender Color Guide: Hex Codes & Swatches Included

Lavender is a beautiful pale shade of purple or violet that has become increasingly popular in recent years and it…

Indigo Color Guide with Hex Codes and RGB Values

Indigo Color Guide For Beginners (Including Hex Color Codes)

Today we are going to talk about a beautiful color that sits somewhere between blue and violet on the color…

Slate Blue color guide which includes hex codes and color swatches

Slate Blue Color Guide For Beginners [With Hex Codes & Color Swatches]

The slate blue color is a gorgeous shade of blue that effortlessly blends tranquility and elegance into one stunningly beautiful…

Periwinkle Color Guide With Hex Codes And Color Swatches

Periwinkle Color Guide: Everything You Need To Know!

Periwinkle is a mesmerizing color that truly captures the essence of serenity, elegance, and beauty! It is a delicate color…

Violet Color Guide With Hex Codes And Swatches

Violet Color Guide For Beginners: With Color Codes & Swatches

Violet is a bold color that has an air of sophistication and mystery to it! Not only is it a…

Amethyst Color Guide with hex codes and swatches

Amethyst Color Guide With Color Swatches & Hex Codes

Amethyst is a color that has fascinated and enchanted people for ages! It is a color that is steeped in…

Chartreuse color guide with hex codes and swatches

The Definitive Chartreuse Color Guide: Hex Codes, Swatches, and More!

Have you ever come across a color that just screams “Look at me!”? Well, that’s the striking chartreuse color, my…

Russet Color Guide With Hex Codes

The Complete Russett Color Guide With Hex Codes Included!

Russet is a beautiful warm color that reminds me of Autumn leaves and rustic log cabins deep in the woods!…

Teal color guide with hex codes, color swatches and teal color palettes

The Ultimate Teal Color Guide [With Hex Codes & Color Palettes]

Teal is a beautiful and versatile color that has become quite popular over the last few years with you often…

Hunter green color guide with hex codes and color swatches

The Complete Hunter Green Color Guide: Hex Codes & Swatches Included

Today we are going to take a look at the enchanting hunter green color! It is a beautiful shade of…

Color Theory & More

If you love color and want to learn more here are some articles to get you started!

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Color Emotion Guide – How To Use Color To Express Yourself

I love color! I find it fascinating how colors and emotions and interlinked and how they can impact our emotions,…

Color Palettes That You Can Search By Color

Color Palette Library – Search By Color And Find The Perfect Color Palette!

Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been creating a lot of color palettes that I hope will help you…

Primary Colors In Art, Design and Printing

Primary Colors For Beginners: A Guide to the Foundation Of Color Theory

Primary colors are the foundation of all other colors! Or put another way, they are like building blocks on which…

RGB VS CMYK color models

RYB vs RGB vs CMYK Color Models: Everything You Need To Know!

Colors are such an important part of our lives! This is especially true if you are an artist, graphic designer,…

Secondary Colors

Secondary Colors: Everything You Need To Know!

Secondary colors are an essential part of color theory and the color spectrum! In my previous article about primary colors,…

Tertiary Colors

Tertiary Colors: The Ultimate Guide To These Beautiful Colors

When it comes to color, there are the basics: primary colors and secondary colors. Both of these play a fundamental…