Mid-Century Modern Washed Studio
262Mid-Century Modern Washed Studio color palette using #ecb9d8, #c7e494, #8c78b8, #1ca643, #69442c.
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Mid-Century Modern Color Palettes
Mid-century modern colour balances mustard, teal and walnut in triadic proportions closer to Eames interiors than to generic retro pastiche. Warm wood anchors the cooler teal so the set feels furnished, not cartoon. Its main colours include baby pink (#eabeca), powder blue (#aec4e5), flax (#cade95), orchid (#d477bb), citron (#98c935), built as a triadic set around 20° on the colour wheel. Hex and RGB values for each swatch are listed below for quick copy.
Mid-Century Modern color palette hex codes
Main mid-century modern colours with named swatches, HEX and RGB. Derived from this tag's hue (20°), saturation (52%) and triadic scheme.
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Pink swatch | Baby Pink | #eabeca | rgb(234, 190, 202) | |
| Powder Blue swatch | Powder Blue | #aec4e5 | rgb(174, 196, 229) | |
| Flax swatch | Flax | #cade95 | rgb(202, 222, 149) | |
| Orchid swatch | Orchid | #d477bb | rgb(212, 119, 187) | |
| Citron swatch | Citron | #98c935 | rgb(152, 201, 53) | |
| Grape swatch | Grape | #5b31a4 | rgb(91, 49, 164) | |
| Hunter Green swatch | Hunter Green | #257745 | rgb(37, 119, 69) | |
| Walnut swatch | Walnut | #723922 | rgb(114, 57, 34) |
Mid-Century Modern color palettes
Mid-Century Modern Smoked Alcove
237Mid-Century Modern Smoked Alcove color palette using #f4c1e2, #cad5ab, #7040dc, #427555, #8c4218.
Mid-Century Modern Still Archive
218Mid-Century Modern Still Archive color palette using #f0b9df, #ced8b7, #7658c6, #24aa4a, #874320.
Mid-Century Modern Still Current
212Mid-Century Modern Still Current color palette using #e7c1d9, #cbe398, #8162b4, #2d8a4e, #8a471d.
Mid-Century Modern Faded Atlas
189Mid-Century Modern Faded Atlas color palette using #e7badb, #c9daac, #836db5, #239851, #653b26.
Mid-Century Modern Frosted Prairie
175Mid-Century Modern Frosted Prairie color palette using #e8c1dc, #d3e99d, #865fc3, #399156, #87441a.
Mid-Century Modern Smoked Lantern
165Mid-Century Modern Smoked Lantern color palette using #ddc3d5, #cde3a4, #7f66c5, #3b8f56, #814722.
Mid-Century Modern Golden Signal
144Mid-Century Modern Golden Signal color palette using #f5c4e3, #cfdcb0, #815db9, #3b945c, #6e3b24.
Mid-Century Modern Electric Archive
136Mid-Century Modern Electric Archive color palette using #f1c9e4, #cfdfa5, #7a4ed0, #328b4f, #813c1e.
Mid-Century Modern Frosted Drift
132Mid-Century Modern Frosted Drift color palette using #e8d1e1, #c8dda0, #815ec5, #3c8b52, #694939.
Mid-Century Modern Sunlit Ember
122Mid-Century Modern Sunlit Ember color palette using #e8cfe1, #c7d3aa, #764cd1, #319858, #694630.
Mid-Century Modern Quiet Terrace
114Mid-Century Modern Quiet Terrace color palette using #dec0d3, #cedcb5, #7e49d0, #259d48, #713b20.
Mid-Century Modern Velvet Terrace
112Mid-Century Modern Velvet Terrace color palette using #e7c9dc, #d0dab6, #8167b6, #2c8e4a, #763e22.
Mid-Century Modern Deep Alcove
110Mid-Century Modern Deep Alcove color palette using #e5bfd6, #c8d4ac, #8d6fc1, #4a8660, #7b3215.
Mid-Century Modern Soft Drift
84Mid-Century Modern Soft Drift color palette using #eacfe2, #d1eea1, #7c60c9, #2b8f4f, #5c3d30.
Mid-Century Modern Electric Prairie
84Mid-Century Modern Electric Prairie color palette using #ecbddb, #cddbb2, #8972ad, #4a895d, #843d19.
Mid-Century Modern Electric Morning
70Mid-Century Modern Electric Morning color palette using #e3c4da, #c9ec90, #8b77b2, #268f46, #664938.
Mid-Century Modern Still Prairie
68Mid-Century Modern Still Prairie color palette using #edbedf, #d0e2a5, #7453c8, #3a9659, #8b3a1b.
Mid-Century Modern Deep Orchard
56Mid-Century Modern Deep Orchard color palette using #e7c4de, #c8d4b4, #704dc6, #408e5a, #6e3921.
Mid-Century Modern Still Terrace
48Mid-Century Modern Still Terrace color palette using #ebb2d5, #c3cdaa, #7f55c7, #3f8854, #834223.
Mid-Century Modern Electric Meadow
20Mid-Century Modern Electric Meadow color palette using #eeb6da, #cdd8b1, #876bc6, #3c7f52, #6e4130.
Mid-Century Modern Electric Orchard
20Mid-Century Modern Electric Orchard color palette using #f0c1df, #cad9a1, #825bbe, #417655, #793c24.
Mid-Century Modern Frosted Atlas
18Mid-Century Modern Frosted Atlas color palette using #e7ccde, #d1e998, #856cb1, #27914e, #74422e.
Mid-Century Modern Wild Archive
14Mid-Century Modern Wild Archive color palette using #e5cedd, #ccd8b5, #7d69b3, #24934e, #863b1f.
About mid-century modern color palettes
These 24 mid-century modern palettes orbit about 20° with solid mid saturation and a lightness range that supports both pale laminate and deep walnut.
They fit furniture brands, architecture studios, hospitality and product UI that wants optimistic postwar clarity.
Let walnut or warm grey own the structure, place teal on upholstery-scale blocks, and use mustard as the accent for CTAs or cushions. Keep proportions uneven: one dominant, one support, one spark, the way period rooms actually worked.
Need something more specific? Generate a custom scheme with the AI color palette generator or extract one from a photo with the color palette from image tool.
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Mid-Century Modern color palette FAQ
What colours are mid-century modern?
Mustard, teal and walnut tones such as baby pink (#eabeca), powder blue (#aec4e5), flax (#cade95), arranged with clear hierarchy rather than equal neon stripes. The triadic relationship keeps the optimism without chaos.
What hex codes suit mid-century modern design?
Begin with #eabeca, #aec4e5, #cade95, #d477bb, #98c935, #5b31a4, #257745, #723922, near #ca7e58. Favour slightly muted mustard so it sits with wood rather than shouting like a traffic cone.
How do I apply mid-century modern colour in a digital product?
Use walnut greys for chrome, teal for primary actions, and mustard for charts or highlights. Pair with clean sans-serif type and honest whitespace; busy patterns fight the furniture-era calm.
Are the 24 mid-century modern palettes free to use?
Yes. Use them in personal or commercial work with no credit required. The AI colour generator can build another triadic MCM set if you need a greener teal or deeper walnut.