🎨 Build a Color Palette from Scratch
Step-by-step guide + smart styling tips
Creating a good color palette is the first step to building standout designs. Whether you’re going bold or subtle, here’s how to make your colors work — with balance, depth, and flair.
🌸 1. Start with a base color
Pick one shade to set the mood — soft pastels for spring, bold primaries for energy, or muted earth tones for elegance.
🎯 2. Add supporting shades
Choose 2–3 colors that complement your base:
• Analogous (next to it on the color wheel)
• Or contrasting (opposite on the color wheel)
Play with saturation and brightness for more depth.
🖤 3. Include neutrals
Black, white, beige, gray, or navy help calm down bold colors and make the palette breathable.
🧵 4. Think about fabric & texture
Color doesn’t exist in a vacuum — satin reflects light, cotton absorbs it. Adjust your palette based on how the material reacts.
👁️ 5. Use color for focus
Pick one accent color to highlight small details — belts, trims, accessories. It adds visual structure and helps guide the eye.
💾 6. Save your palette in Studio
Save custom colors to reuse across layers or entire projects — super helpful for consistent styling!
✨ Bonus Styling Tips
• Use the Eyedropper tool to grab colors from references
• Test your palette on a plain dress before designing
• Avoid using too many bold colors at once — let one color shine
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This method works with solids, patterns, and textured fabrics alike!
🎨 Build a Color Palette in Studio
No apps needed — just smart Studio tools! Here’s how to create a pro-level palette from scratch:
🌟 1. Start with one key color
Pick any color you love — from fabric, pattern, or accessory — and grab it with the Eyedropper.
🌈 2. Adjust to create matching tones
Use the Color Wheel and Color Square to:
– Shift the hue
– Tune brightness and saturation
Now you have 2–3 matching tones built by hand.
🧩 3. Use templates & history
In the color menu:
– Try Template palettes
– Tap Recent colors (Studio saves your last 10)
Great for staying consistent across your layers.
✨ Tip:
Stick to similar tones or soft contrasts. A good palette keeps your whole design clean, stylish, and well-balanced — even with patterns or textures.
