Cosy up with these autumnal colour palettes

10 October 2022· Lick

Autumnal mood board made up of Lick paint samples

You only need to glance outside to see that autumn has arrived. The trees are turning golden, crunchy leaves line the pavements. Conkers abound. We’ve all got a favourite time of year and for many, it’s the cosiness of autumn that speaks to them. It’s the season of muddy walks, Sunday roasts, and crackling fires but, unlike autumn leaves, an autumnal colour palette can be evergreen.

Opting for an autumnal colour palette isn’t about ensuring your home is ‘on trend’; it’s about creating a cosy and welcoming environment, year-round. So to help you do just that, here are some autumnal colour palettes.

Our autumnal colour palette

This year’s autumnal colour palette has a lot in common with the earthy tones of 2020’s autumnal paint colour trends, with a little more focus on warmth. We’ve seen our communities get bolder with their colour choices, and that’s reflected in this colour palette. From warm beiges and greens to earthy oranges and reds—there’s even a splash of yellow in there.

Lick autumnal colour palette

Before you start wondering which wall to paint which colour, you don’t need to use all of these paint colours. Our autumnal colour palette is just meant as a guide to inform your decor. Take a look at our guide on how to make a mood board to find out how. So, whether you favour a soft, warm or darker palette these autumnal colours will have you preparing to hunker down for hibernation.

Soft autumnal colour palette

Inspired by nature, this soft autumnal colour palette has a lot in common with the Japandi style interior trend. Beige 01, Beige 02 and White 03 create a tonal backdrop, without it being bland, whilst a splash of Yellow 02 or Orange 02 is a little bit of sunshine on a crisp autumnal morning. Together, they create a colour palette that’s light, bright, yet still warm. Discover everything you need to know about beige paint colours to get the look.

Neutral mood board of Lick beiges, whites and Orange 02 paint

Bedroom painted in Lick Beige 02 paint

Childrens bedroom decorated in Lick Yellow 02 paint and Botanical 05 wallpaper

Dressing table area with walls painted in Lick Orange 02 paint

Warm autumnal colour palette

This warming autumnal colour palette will make even the darkest of rooms feel snug. Featuring terracotta Red 03, warming Yellow 02 and Orange 02, and the balancing Beige 02. The cosiest of colour palettes, if you’re a fan of boho home decor, this one might just be for you. Now sure how to use orange in your home? Take a look at our guide on everything you need to know about orange paint.

Autumnal mood board with Lick Orange 02 and Beige 02 samples

Bedroom painted in Lick Red 03 and Pink 02 paint

Kitchen decorated with Lick Mars Meadow 02 Wallpaper

Living room painted in Lick Orange 02 paint

Dark autumnal colour palette

For the decorators amongst you that like your homes to feel like a cocooning refuge, our dark autumn colour palette might just be what you’ve been searching for. Including deep Purple 03, lush Green 05, vibrant Teal 03, which contrasts perfectly with Orange 02, and rich Red 01—a colour that can sometimes be perceived as tricky to work with. If you’re unsure about which colours go with red, take a look at our guide on everything you need to know about red paint. We promise you’ll thank us.

Cosy autumnal colour palette made up of a moodboard of Lick paint samples

Bedroom painted with Lick Green 05

Living room with Lick Teal 03 walls and a dog perching on sofa

Bathroom painted in Lick Purple 03 paint

Looking for ways to make your home your home even cosier? Take a look at these 8 ways to make your home more hygge or if this time of year really isn’t your season, beat the winter blues with uplifting colours.