Palette Atlas

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.

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Editorial · Poster

Amarillo Sol grounds the field while Naranja Papel carries the display voice — a pairing built for titling weight.

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Product · Packaging

Naranja Papel takes the front face; Verde Limón returns as a narrow band — a tested retail hierarchy.

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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

  • #E83151

    Rosa Mexicano

    Rosa Mexicano · Fiesta Rosa

    Iconic Mexican pink popularized by designer Ramón Valdiosera.

  • #F18F01

    Naranja Papel

    Naranja Papel · Naranja Papel

    Tissue-paper orange echoing marigold and sunset tones.

  • #3DB5E6

    Azul Cielo

    Azul Cielo · Cielo Azul

    Sky-blue tissue paper fluttering between colonial balconies.

  • #79C24C

    Verde Limón

    Verde Limon · Verde Limón

    Lime-green paper strung in crisscross patterns above plazas.

  • #F5D547

    Amarillo Sol

    Amarillo Sol · Amarillo Sol

    Sun-yellow paper brightening village festivals and weddings.