Thanksgiving Color Palettes with HEX Codes (5 Ready-to-Use Sets)
Five Thanksgiving and autumn color palettes with HEX codes for menus, social posts, invitations, shop signs and packaging, plus how to use them on screen and in print.
Tool for this: HueVault Pro — Save palettes, keep favorites and print color guidebooks.
Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, 26 November 2026, and the fall season around it is one of the busiest for menus, flyers, window signs and social posts. These five palettes give you ready HEX codes for warm, harvest-style designs that still look modern. Each palette has a main color, supporting colors, an accent and a neutral for text.
1. Harvest Classic
Warm and traditional: pumpkin, wheat and deep brown.
| Color | HEX |
|---|---|
| Pumpkin | #D9692B |
| Wheat | #E8C88A |
| Roasted Brown | #5A3825 |
| Cranberry | #9E2B3A |
| Cream | #FBF4E6 |
Best for: restaurant menus, family invitations, bakery labels.
2. Autumn Leaves
Bright and lively, like a maple tree in late October.
| Color | HEX |
|---|---|
| Maple Red | #B6382A |
| Burnt Orange | #E07B39 |
| Golden Leaf | #E2A93B |
| Olive Branch | #6B6A2E |
| Bark | #3B2A20 |
Best for: social media posts, sale banners, school and community flyers.
3. Rustic Farmhouse
Soft and calm, with sage green and natural wood tones.
| Color | HEX |
|---|---|
| Sage | #9AA88A |
| Barn Wood | #8C6A4F |
| Linen | #F2EBDD |
| Clay | #C77D5B |
| Charcoal | #34312D |
Best for: wedding and event signs, home decor products, Etsy listings.
4. Elegant Thanksgiving Dinner
Dark, rich and premium. Works best on a dark background with gold details.
| Color | HEX |
|---|---|
| Deep Plum | #4A1D33 |
| Burgundy | #7A1F2B |
| Antique Gold | #B8913F |
| Ivory | #FFF9EE |
| Espresso | #1F1714 |
Best for: fine dining menus, hotel and venue signs, premium packaging.
5. Modern Fall Minimal
Muted and clean for brands that want a seasonal touch without the clichés.
| Color | HEX |
|---|---|
| Terracotta | #C4654A |
| Mustard | #D6A73E |
| Dusty Teal | #4F7C7A |
| Sand | #EADBC8 |
| Ink | #22262A |
Best for: Instagram grids, website banners, cafe and boutique window graphics.
How to use a palette
- Give each color a job: one background color, one for headings and large shapes, one accent for small details and buttons, and a neutral for body text.
- Start with 60 / 30 / 10: about 60% main color, 30% secondary, 10% accent.
- Keep text readable: dark text on a light background (Espresso on Ivory, Ink on Sand) reads far better than orange on brown.
- Do not use all five at full strength in one design. Pick three, and use the others as tints.
Screen versus print
HEX codes describe colors on a screen. On paper, vinyl or acrylic the same code can look darker or duller, depending on the printer, ink and material. For printed work, ask for a printed proof, look at it in daylight, and for signs compare it with a physical swatch from your vinyl or paint supplier. Warm oranges and golds shift the most, so check them first.
Save these palettes on your phone
Our HueVault Pro app keeps palettes like these on your phone, with HEX codes ready to copy into your design app. Planning December already? See our Christmas Color Palettes with HEX Codes. For a seasonal Instagram look, read How to Make an Instagram Grid Post That Lines Up.