Mexico · 19th century onward
Papel Picado
Papel Picado · Papel Picado
Cut-tissue paper banners strung across streets during patron-saint feasts and Muertos.
In Practice
The palette, applied.
Three mock compositions built only from the colors above — a designer’s proof that cultural palettes translate into production surfaces.
Editorial · Poster
Amarillo Sol grounds the field while Naranja Papel carries the display voice — a pairing built for titling weight.
Product · Packaging
Naranja Papel takes the front face; Verde Limón returns as a narrow band — a tested retail hierarchy.
Digital · Interface
Amarillo Sol canvas, Fiesta Rosa type, Naranja Papel call-to-action — WCAG-legible contrast without leaving the palette.
Give your design a meaningful narrative — not just a color, but the reason it belongs.
The colors
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Rosa Mexicano
Rosa Mexicano · Fiesta Rosa
Iconic Mexican pink popularized by designer Ramón Valdiosera.
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Naranja Papel
Naranja Papel · Naranja Papel
Tissue-paper orange echoing marigold and sunset tones.
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Azul Cielo
Azul Cielo · Cielo Azul
Sky-blue tissue paper fluttering between colonial balconies.
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Verde Limón
Verde Limon · Verde Limón
Lime-green paper strung in crisscross patterns above plazas.
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Amarillo Sol
Amarillo Sol · Amarillo Sol
Sun-yellow paper brightening village festivals and weddings.