As the holiday season is upon us, it comes with the question: What are Christmas colors? You might know of the traditional hues like red and green, but it’s 2024! Christmas is so much more than red and green, there are many color hues and combinations that represent the holiday season. Whether you’re curious about the history of Christmas colors or are interested in learning more about modern holiday hue trends, we have a few ideas to pitch for you to use in your Postable Christmas cards this season.
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Here’s a list of what Christmas colors we love and trending modern hues for you to try:
The Classic Christmas Colors
Red
You can’t go wrong with the classics! Red represents so many elements we associate with Christmas today. Some might interpret the color to symbolize the blood of Jesus Christ, others might think of the red rosy cheeks of Santa Claus in his soft red suit. In fact, you can thank Coca Cola for creating the classic St. Nick iconography back in 1931. Though what’s universal is that red represents passion and love.
Therefore, red is an excellent color to incorporate into your Christmas cards this year. Fortunately, Postable has plenty of options like this one to choose from and represent your own passion for Christmas.
Green
Right next to red is usually green. The color of holly, mistletoe, and everyone’s favorite Christmas tree. It’s a color you can practically smell. Generally evergreen plants like this represent the eternal spirit of Jesus. It’s the color of life. We think green is a great color to utilize because you can take advantage of all the beautiful hues of the classic color: olive, light green, forest green, you name it!
Additionally, green represents money, luck, and good health – so send a card that emulates everything you want to bring your friends and loved ones into the new year.
Gold
Gold is the go-to accent to accompany the classic red and greens of Christmas. This glamorous metallic can add a touch of glamor and sparkle to your warm wishes this winter. Within the history of Christmas, gold is said to represent the baby Jesus’ gift from the Three Wise Men.
It’s a bright hue that can make your Christmas cards stand out this year. Take this Postable card for example, it embodies the golden spirit that is Christmastime while also capturing the glamor of the holiday season.
Silver
Next is silver, gold’s best friend. Use silver to add elegance and shine to your Postable cards this season. Imagine the card is the guiding silver star that led the Three Wise Men to newborn baby Jesus, offering direction to all the loved ones in your network to come home for Christmas.
Whether you use silver solely, as an accent, or in addition to any of the other Christmas colors we’ve shared, it’s an elegant hue worthy of representing your next Christmas cards.
White
It’s what we all wish for each year: a white Christmas. So, send your own version of a white Christmas with an expertly designed Postable holiday card. When you think, “what are the Christmas colors,” white is a color that comes to mind. Bright white snowflakes, silly snowmen, and the crisp white paper of a greeting card. Usually, white is associated with purity and goodness, two qualities that represent Christmastime to a tee.
That’s why we recommend white as the main color for your Postable Christmas cards this season.
Purple
Purple is not the first color that comes to mind when one thinks of Christmastime. However, it’s a prevalent color during the Advent season before December 25. During this time, Christians repent by fasting in anticipation of the birth of little baby Jesus. In many cultures around the world, purple is associated with royalty and magic.
Use this Postable card to spread the magic of the season to your network with a purple Postable card embodying everything beautiful about the holidays.
Blue
Although blue is often associated with Hanukkah, it makes for a gorgeous accent color during Christmas. Mother Mary is usually depicted wearing blue in images around the world, making it an underutilized hue for Christmas decorations and cards. Thankfully, Postable has plenty of blue holiday card options for you to choose from.
Contemporary Christmas Colors
Neutral
This is for the aesthetic people out there! A neutral color palette is very in right now when it comes to Christmas colors. Embrace the warmth of brown and the versatility of gray to represent the elegant parts of Christmas time. By opting for a neutral color palette, you open a wide range of Postable card options to send out your Christmas cards whether it’s an illustration on the cover or a Christmas card with photos – you can’t go wrong with a neutral color palette.
Pink and Green
Both pink and green can take your Christmas card style to a whole new level. It’s like red and green, but modern and chic! Embrace the new-age by choosing a pink and green themed Postable card.
Rainbow
Bring joy, pride, and light to your friends and family’s mailboxes this season with a colorful holiday card. If you’re unsure what color to choose, choose all of them! Christmas is all about bringing people together, which is what a rainbow represents. We support togetherness at Postable so we have plenty of options when it comes to sending out the most unifying and colorful holiday cards.
Regardless of your preference for classic Christmas colors or a contemporary Christmas color palette, Postable has the perfect Christmas card for your season’s greetings this year. What makes Postable unique are the vivid colors and high-quality printing process – meaning no matter what colors you choose, your cards will make an impactful statement. In addition to the printing, you can depend on Postable to address and mail out your sentiments professionally and on time. Ready to pick out a card now that you know what Christmas colors are? Let’s get started.
