The shift from May to June is a welcome event, as a new month means a new color palette. A June color palette! We may be a bit into June, but it doesn’t mean it’s too late to get some June spirit colors into your home. June marks the halfway point of the year, so we’re going to get down to Earthy colors that stand out against the summer sun.
Rooms Can Possess Colorful Emotions
There is a science to using colors to set the ambiance or mood of a room in your home. Selecting the right hue, value, and saturation (chroma) of your color palette can significantly impact your guests’ perceptions. Also, consider other aspects, such as warm versus cool, lighting, texture, and accents. What color to use for the room depends on how it will be used in your home.
- Red: bold; energized; excited
- Orange: freeing; optimistic; appetizing
- Yellow: welcoming; joy; warmth
- Green: health; prosperous; harmonious
- Blue: secure; powerful; confident
- Purple: imaginative; mysterious; spiritual
June Color Palette 2025
1. Terracotta
Getting down to Earth! A muddled, warm brown-red that invokes a natural warmth. This June color works well for both traditional and modern styles, bringing an essence of earthy and organic goodness to a home. Recommended Rooms: Living Room; Study
2. Barbie Pink
Hey there, Barbie! Let’s go party! A magenta that will highlight the height of summer and elevate the mood. It’s bold and vibrant, and it won’t apologize for it. It can be the center of the party or help a friend to their feet. Recommended Rooms: Living Room; Kitchen
3. Straw Yellow
It’s pale, but it’s proud. A warm, chromatic yellow that is rich like butter and can spread like the lights of the summer sun. Summer’s mascot is yellow, and what better way to bring some of summer into a room! Recommended Rooms: Kitchen
4. Bottle Green
This value is a unique enigma that can move between bright and dark green. A perfect example of how the summer dresses the greenery of nature, this June color can bring a calmness like sitting under a tree on a summer’s day. Recommended Rooms: Study, Living Room
5. Turquoise
A child of light blue and sea green, this wondrous color induces a tranquil atmosphere that embodies the peace of nature’s landscapes. Just like nature, the light shining into the room will complement and amply this cerulean shade. Recommended Rooms: Kitchen; Bathroom; Bedroom
6. Lavender
Don’t think this color is just for spring! A cool, gentle purple that represents nostalgia and familiarity, this shade can ignite your imagination and bring a sense of elegance. Recommended Rooms: Bedroom, Study
Final Touches
Having only six colors for June can be less overwhelming, but don’t limit yourself to those listed. Accent colors and decorations can make the June colors stand out and pop. From complementary colors to monochromatic schemes, you have the tools to bring out the most personality of each room in your home.
