The Best Colour Palette Frameworks for Beginners

A good palette removes guesswork. Start with frameworks, then personalize.

Three reliable palette systems

1. 60/30/10 split: dominant, secondary, accent.
2. Warm + cool anchor: one warm lead, one cool support.
3. Monotone ladder: one hue across light, medium, deep values.

For calm sessions, keep saturation lower and avoid abrupt colour jumps.

For energetic sessions, pair a blush accent with teal contrast and a small glow highlight.

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