Salon Color Palettes

You can use these salon color palettes to select salon color for your salon logo, salon interior wall, price lists, salon website and Instagram posts. They are designed for salon owners, beauticians, barbers, nail artists and designers that work in a beauty brand.

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Moments Signature Beauty Salon, Faisalabad had a very beautiful and color interior and I really liked it. The attention to quality and classiness, make up services and cleanliness as well as the great service of the staff impressed me greatly. There, the atmosphere was such that I felt happy and comfortable and being pampered.

OntheGo Salon Color Palettes: Blush & Gold, Marble Luxe, Spa Sage, Rose Quartz, Barber Classic, Nude Beauty, Lavender Glow, Champagne Bar, Mint Fresh, Noir Glam.

10 Salon Color Palettes

Quick Reference Table

Craftboard	RGB values	Best for
Blush & Gold	#F4C2C2, #E8A0A8, #FBEDEB, #C9A96E, #8BD0E4	Museum of London’s Queen’s House and south side tower
Marble Luxe	#FFFFFF, #E5E4E2, #BFBFBF, #B8976A, #172A2A	Premium hair salons
Spa Sage	#5F7161, #9CAF88, #DCE5D2, #F7F5EF, #22B2D4	Spa and skin care centres.
Rose Quartz	#F7CAC9, #E8B4BC, #92A8D1, #F5F0F6, #4B4453	Nail studios
Barber Classic	#1B1B1B, #8B1E2D, #1F3A5F, #E8E2D6, #B08D57	Men’s barbershops
Nude Beauty	#E3C2A8, #D4A58A, #F2E3D5, #FFF8F2, #A5544E	Make us up and lash studios
Lavender Glow	#B497D6, #D9C7EE, #F4EEFB, #6D5A8F,	Hair color and creative salons #2E2440
Champagne Bar	#F7E7CE, #E6CFA7, #C9A66B, #FFFDF8, #83B4C4	Workshops for bridal make up.#E3E8F7 Bridal makeup workshop.
Mint Fresh	#A8E6CF, #DCEDC1, #FFFFFF, #FFD3B6, #3D5A50	Family & neighborhood salons
Noir Glam	#0E0E0E, #2A2A2A, #D4AF37, #E8C4C4, #151369	Studios for luxury and evening glam events

Which Palette to choose?

Ideal for beginners + beginner tips:	Beginners’ Choice + why
	Champagne Bar: soft gold and cream is festive and special.
	Barber Classic: black, red and navy are bold and timeless for a men’s barbershop.
A spa or skincare clinic	Spa Sage: sage greens are calming and cleansing.
A good hair salon	Marble Luxe: white, grey and gold looks luxurious and costly.
There’s a nail study on Instagram.	There’s a nail study on Instagram and they look so well in close-ups in pinkish and blue.
A welcoming, affordable salon	Mint Fresh: light mint and peach, feel cheerful and welcoming.

Soft Pastels vs Dark Glam

Most salons will be of one of these two types. Let’s do a comparison of them.

Soft Pastels

Consider Blush & Gold, Rose Quartz and Lavender Glow.

Best for:

• Women’s nail salons and beauty shops
• Designing for the big brands of young trendy clientele.
• Spaces that are bright and have lots of daylight.
• Pretty, Instagram-friendly interiors

Dark Glam

Consider Noir Glam, Barber Classic or Marble Luxe.

Best for:

• The higher price is for luxury salons.
• Haircuts and men’s dress.
• Beauty for the night and party atmosphere
• Brands that wish to be bold and chic

So for me soft pastels are easier to nail for a first salon. Dark glam is great, though requires quality lighting, otherwise it may make the area look cramped.

These palettes are designed to be used in your style of practice.

Website

• Choose the lightest color as background to your page.
• Text and headings should be in the darkest colour.
• Use one accent colour for buttons such as “Book an appointment.

Signage & Packaging

• Use a color converter to convert HEX codes to CMYK before printing.
• Put one dominant colour into your business card and product bags to make it easy for anyone to find your brand.
• Print a sample price list first as colors tend to be darker on paper.

Social Media

• Select a background color for before and after and provide posts.
• Use the same 2-3 colours for text and Story stickers.
• Check your grid. It should appear as one salon, not 10.

CSS Snippet

:root {
  --salon-dark:  #3A2E2E; /* text */
  --salon-blush: #F4C2C2; /* sections */
  --salon-gold:  #C9A96E; /* buttons */
  --salon-light: #FBEDEB; /* background */
}

Add this to your stylesheet, and use var(--salon-gold) wherever you want a salon gold color.

Pro Tip

Maintain neutral colors on the walls close to the mirrors. Strong colours such as pink or purple will bounce back on to skin and hair and therefore the client will not be able to see what their hair colour or makeup colour would look like. Use bold colors for the reception area, for the logo and for the decor.

As I have found, interior design and the colors used with the salon can play a vital role in the overall salon experience. Moments Signature Beauty Salon combines the beauty, cleanliness and the aesthetic in a perfect combination which makes me feel comfortable and enjoying myself while there.

FAQ

What are the ideal colors for a salon?

Ladies’ salons are often a soothing shade of soft pinks, nudes, and gold. Barbershops and luxury studios are black, navy and deep red in color.

What is a good number of colors for a salon brand?

I like the main colors to be 3-4, dark and light, and accents. More than that, looks more like a mess.

Do the palettes have any restrictions?

Yes. Use them you can, for your logo, walls, website, or packaging. No credit needed.

Which colors should I go for in my salon?

Begin with services and clients you are looking for. Our guide on picking brand colors takes you through the process step-by-step.

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