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The Big List of the Best Christmas Tree Color Schemes

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Trying figure out one of the best Christmas tree color schemes to use this year? It can be tricky to figure out what colors will look best on your Christmas tree.

You don’t want to buy a bunch of Christmas tree decorations and then realize that the colors don’t work well together. So you’re going to want to come up with a color palette for your tree before you shop.

This great, big list of Christmas color palettes and combinations is one you’re going to want to save for reference – especially if you like to change your Christmas tree decorations every year.

Now, let’s pick a good color palette for your tree!

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Christmas Tree Color Basics

Before we dive into the Christmas tree color schemes, let’s start with some Christmas tree color combinations basics.

How Many Colors Should be on a Christmas Tree?

Unless you’re going for a really eclectic look or a vintage Christmas tree, you want to use a maximum of 4 colors on your Christmas tree. Use up to 3 different colors and a neutral tone or metallic shade to pull it all together.

Of course, you can use only two or three colors on your Christmas tree too. Also, mono tone color schemes for Christmas trees can look nice as well.

blue, purple and gold christmas tree color theme

How Do I Choose a Christmas Color Palette?

There are a couple different ways you can choose a Christmas color palette:

  • Use the colors and shades in a holiday decorative object (ornament, ribbon, etc.) that you enjoy.
  • Use the color and shades in a holiday photo or painting you admire.
  • Use similar shades to a Christmas tree you saw in a photo, in a store, at an event, etc.
  • Pick a Christmas tree theme and stick with the color palettes typical for that theme.

Use different Christmas tree decorations you already have on hand when coming up with a Christmas color palette. Make a list of new decorations to shop for to add to your collection.

What is the Best Color Combination for a Christmas Tree?

What are popular Christmas tree color themes? People will have different opinions of course, but these are some of the best Christmas tree color schemes to use for your tree:

  • Red and green
  • Red and gold
  • Red, green and white
  • Red, gold and white
  • Silver and gold

These are timeless colors combinations to use on a Christmas tree. You’ll find Christmas tree decorations in these color shades in stores and online year after year. You can’t go wrong with these shades!

Christmas Tree Color Schemes by Shade

Let’s dive into Christmas tree color themes by shades – red, blue, green, pink, purple, neutrals, metallics, white, orange & yellow.

Red Christmas Tree Color Schemes

Red is the most popular Christmas color – you can’t go wrong with just about any shade of red for your Christmas tree. So many Christmas tree color combinations use red, but your can also do a whole tree with just the color red.

red christmas tree color scheme

Different shades of red Christmas tree decorations include:

  • Light red – see pink shades
  • Medium red – cherry red, brick red, candy red, cardinal red, ruby red, crimson red, scarlet red
  • Dark red – maroon, burgundy, wine, garnet
  • Red and green
  • Red and gold
  • Red and white
  • Red and silver
  • Red and blue
  • Red and black
  • Red and purple
  • Red and pink
  • Red and beige
  • Red and off white
Red Christmas Tree Decor
  • medium red + green + white
  • medium red + green + gold
  • medium red + green + silver
  • medium red + green + off white
  • medium red + green + beige
  • medium red + dark red + white
  • medium red + dark red + gold
  • medium red + dark red + silver
  • medium red + dark red + champagne
  • medium red + dark red + beige
  • medium red + dark red + blue
  • medium red + dark red + purple
  • medium red + dark red + pink
  • medium red + dark red + green
  • medium red + pink + gold
  • medium red + pink + white
  • medium red + pink + silver
  • medium red + pink + purple
  • medium red + pink + green

Traditional Christmas Trees
  • medium red + blue + white
  • medium red + blue + gold
  • medium red + blue + silver
  • medium red + blue + green
  • medium red + blue + beige
  • medium red + purple + gold
  • medium red + purple + white
  • medium red + purple + beige
  • dark red + gold + silver
  • dark red + gold + white
  • dark red + champagne + gold
  • dark red + champagne + white
  • dark red + green + white
  • dark red + green + gold
  • dark red + green + silver
  • dark red + green + blue
  • dark red + green + bronze
  • dark red + blue + gold
  • dark red + blue + white
  • dark red + blue + beige
  • dark red + blue + silver
  • dark red + blue + bronze

Blue Christmas Tree Color Schemes

Blue is such a pretty color to use on a Christmas tree. There’s so many gorgeous shades of blue that can be used as an accent color for your tree. Or consider using blue as the main shade in color schemes for Christmas trees.

blue and gold christmas tree color scheme

Different shades of blue Christmas tree decorations include:

  • Light blue – icy blue
  • Medium blue – French blue, periwinkle blue, cobalt blue, royal blue, Tiffany blue
  • Dark blue – navy blue
  • blue and silver
  • blue and white
  • blue and gold
  • blue and pink
  • blue and green
  • blue and rose gold
  • blue and yellow
  • blue and orange
  • blue and brown
  • blue and bronze
  • blue and beige
  • blue and off white
  • navy blue + red + beige
  • navy blue + red + gold
  • navy blue + red + silver
  • navy blue + red + white
  • navy blue + green + beige
  • navy blue + green + red
  • navy blue + green + silver
  • navy blue + green + white
  • navy blue + royal blue + white
  • navy blue + royal blue + gold
  • navy blue + royal blue + silver
  • navy blue + royal blue + green
  • navy blue + royal blue + bronze
Frozen Blue Christmas Tree Decor
  • royal blue + white + silver
  • royal blue + white + gold
  • royal blue + green + gold
  • royal blue + red + gold
  • periwinkle blue + white + beige
  • periwinkle blue + beige + gold
  • periwinkle blue + icy blue + white
  • icy blue + white + silver
  • icy blue + purple + silver
  • Tiffany blue + white + silver
  • Tiffany blue + white + gold
  • Tiffany blue + pink + gold

Green Christmas Tree Color Schemes

Green is a classic color to use for Christmas. But there’s an important consideration when using green on your Christmas tree. Most Christmas trees are also green, so your ornaments might blend in with your tree. The way around this is to use lighter colored green ornaments, or a flocked Christmas tree.

white and light green christmas tree color combination

Different shades of green Christmas tree decorations include:

  • Light green – light sage green
  • Medium green – “Grinch” lime green, emerald green, sage green
  • Dark green – forest green, pine green
  • green and red
  • green and gold
  • green and white
  • green and blue
  • green and silver
  • green and pink
  • green and bronze
  • green and purple
Bright Green & Red Christmas Tree Decor
  • emerald green + red + white
  • emerald green + red + gold
  • emerald green + red + blue
  • emerald green + red + beige
  • emerald green + pink + gold
  • emerald green + pink + white
  • emerald green + pink + beige
  • emerald green + pink + bronze
  • emerald green + dark green + blue
  • emerald green + dark green + white
  • emerald green + dark green + silver
  • emerald green + dark green + gold
  • emerald green + dark green + beige
  • emerald green + dark green + bronze
  • emerald green + dark green + purple

Rustic Christmas Trees
  • light green + white + gold
  • light green + white + bronze
  • light green + white + silver
  • light green + pink + gold
  • light green + pink + purple
  • light green + pink + blue
  • light green + pink + rose gold
  • light green + gold + silver
  • light green + blue + silver
  • light green + blue + gold
  • light green + purple + beige
  • lime green + red + gold
  • lime green + red + white
  • lime green + red + emerald green
  • lime green + blue + white
  • lime green + blue + gold
  • lime green + blue + bronze
  • lime green + purple + gold
  • lime green + purple + white
  • lime green + purple + silver

Pink Christmas Tree Color Schemes

Pink has become a popular color to use for Christmas trees. You can use pink as an accent color or combine different shades of pink for girly color themes for Christmas trees. If you really want to go all out with a pink Christmas, use a pink colored artificial Christmas tree.

pink and white christmas tree color theme

Different shades of pink Christmas tree decorations include:

  • Light pink – ballet pink, blush pink, rose pink, bubblegum pink
  • Medium pink – hot pink, coral pink, watermelon pink, strawberry pink
  • Dark pink – magenta, fuscia
  • Pink and white
  • Pink and gold
  • Pink and blue
  • Pink and silver
  • Pink and red
  • Pink and purple
  • Pink and champagne
  • Pink and rose gold
  • Light pink and medium pink
  • Light pink and dark pink
  • Medium pink and dark pink
Pink Christmas Tree Decor
  • Light pink + white + gold
  • Light pink + white + silver
  • Light pink + white + rose gold
  • Light pink + white + champagne
  • Light pink + white + beige
  • Light pink + purple + white
  • Light pink + purple + gold
  • Light pink + purple + silver
  • Light pink + purple + beige
  • Light pink + purple + champagne
  • Light pink + purple + bronze
  • Light pink + purple + green
  • Light pink + purple + blue
  • Light pink + medium pink + white
  • Light pink + medium pink + silver
  • Light pink + medium pink + gold
  • Light pink + medium pink + rose gold
  • Light pink + medium pink + champagne
  • Light pink + medium pink + beige
  • Light pink + medium pink + red
  • Light pink + medium pink + purple
  • Light pink + medium pink + blue
  • Light pink + medium pink + green

Colorful Christmas Trees
  • Medium pink + white + gold
  • Medium pink + white + silver
  • Medium pink + white + rose gold
  • Medium pink + white + champagne
  • Medium pink + white + beige
  • Medium pink + purple + white
  • Medium pink + purple + gold
  • Medium pink + purple + silver
  • Medium pink + purple + rose gold
  • Medium pink + purple + champagne
  • Medium pink + purple + green
  • Medium pink + purple + blue
  • Dark pink + medium pink + red
  • Dark pink + medium pink + gold
  • Dark pink + medium pink + silver
  • Dark pink + rose gold + gold
  • Dark pink + rose gold + white
  • Dark pink + red + purple
  • Dark pink + green + purple
  • Dark pink + green + gold
  • Dark pink + purple + gold

Purple Christmas Tree Color Schemes

At first glance, purple might not seem like a color you would use in color schemes for Christmas trees. But “plum” shades work very well with red & green Christmas colors. You’ll find other shades of purple like lavender and mauve look lovely against the green (or flocked) backdrop of a Christmas tree.

purple and gold christmas tree color combination

Different shades of purple Christmas tree decorations include:

  • Light purple – icy purple
  • Medium purple – violet, periwinkle, lavender, iris, orchid, lilac, amethyst, mauve
  • Dark purple – plum, eggplant
  • Purple and silver
  • Purple and gold
  • Purple and white
  • Purple and blue
  • Purple and green
  • Purple and beige
  • Purple and champagne
Purple Christmas Tree Decor
  • Light purple + pink + white
  • Light purple + pink + gold
  • Light purple + pink + silver
  • Light purple + pink + rose gold
  • Light purple + pink + beige
  • Light purple + pink + green
  • Light purple + pink + blue
  • Light purple + blue + green
  • Light purple + medium purple + white
  • Light purple + medium purple + champagne
  • Light purple + medium purple + silver
  • Light purple + medium purple + rose gold
  • Light purple + medium purple + green
  • Light purple + medium purple + red
  • Medium purple + pink + green
  • Medium purple + pink + blue
  • Medium purple + pink + red
  • Medium purple + pink + white
  • Medium purple + white + gold
  • Medium purple + white + silver
  • Medium purple + white + champagne
Flocked & Frosted Christmas Trees
  • Medium purple + red + gold
  • Medium purple + blue + white
  • Medium purple + blue + silver
  • Medium purple + green + white
  • Medium purple + green + gold
  • Medium purple + green + blue
  • Medium purple + dark purple + gold
  • Medium purple + dark purple + silver
  • Medium purple + dark purple + white
  • Medium purple + dark purple + bronze
  • Medium purple + dark purple + champagne
  • Dark purple + off white + champagne
  • Dark purple + bronze + gold
  • Dark purple + red + gold
  • Dark purple + red + rose gold

Neutral & Metallic Christmas Tree Color Schemes

Neutral and metallic shades can be used as accent colors along with brighter colors on your Christmas tree. Or you can decorate your whole tree in neutral and metallic shades for unique looking Christmas tree color themes.

silver metallic christmas tree colors

Different shades of neutral & metallic Christmas tree decorations include:

  • Metallics – gold, silver, bronze, rose gold, platinum, champagne
  • Neutrals – beige, tan, brown, black, grey
  • Brown and white
  • Brown and gold
  • Bronze and gold
  • Silver and gold
  • Silver and white
  • Silver and rose gold
  • Silver and grey
  • Silver and black
  • Gold and white
  • Gold and black
  • Gold and bronze
  • Gold and rose gold
  • Gold and champagne
  • Champagne and beige
  • Champagne and brown
  • Champagne and silver
Neutral & Metallic Christmas Tree Decor

Popular Three Tone Neutral & Metallic Christmas Tree Color Combinations

  • Silver + gold + white
  • Silver + gold + bronze
  • Silver + gold + champagne
  • Silver + black + champagne
  • Silver + white + champagne
  • Bronze + black + rose gold
  • Gold + black + rose gold
  • Gold + grey + rose gold
  • Gold + white + rose gold

White Christmas Tree Color Schemes

White shades are becoming popular color themes for Christmas trees. You can do an all white “Winter Wonderland” Christmas tree theme. Or just use white as an accent color on your Christmas tree.

flocked christmas tree color scheme

Different shades of white Christmas tree decorations include:

  • Pure white, bright white, winter white
  • Off whites, creams
  • Ivories, pearl whites
  • Summer whites
  • White + gold
  • White + silver
  • White + blue
  • White + pink
  • White + purple
  • White + black
  • White + red
  • White + green
  • White + white
Winter Wonderland Christmas Tree Decor
  • White + light pink + rose gold
  • White + medium pink + rose gold
  • White + light pink + medium pink
  • White + red + gold
  • White + red + silver
  • White + red + black
  • White + light blue + gold
  • White + light blue + silver
  • White + light blue + light purple
  • White + light blue + light green
  • White + medium blue + silver
  • White + medium blue + gold
  • White + navy blue + gold
  • White + navy blue + silver
  • White + emerald green + gold
  • White + emerald green + medium blue
  • White + gold + bronze
  • White + silver + black

Yellow & Orange Christmas Tree Color Schemes

Can you use orange decorations on a Christmas tree? Orange is color that isn’t usually associated with Christmas. Because of this, if you’re going to use orange on a Christmas tree, it’s going to give it an eclectic vibe.

The exception to this is using dried oranges for ornaments or garland. This will give your tree a pop of orange, but will still look Christmasy because oranges were used in olden times for decorations. So they give a rustic & vintage vibe.

Also note that it’s becoming more popular to decorate Christmas trees for Halloween and fall. Since orange is always associated with Halloween & autumn, keep in mind that a Christmas tree decorated with orange ornaments might feel out of season.

  • Orange and pink
  • Orange and white
  • Orange and black
  • Orange and green
  • Orange and purple
  • Orange and navy blue
  • Orange and brown
  • Orange and turquoise
  • Orange and gold
  • Orange and champagne
  • Orange and rose gold
Rainbow Ombre Christmas Tree Decor

Can you use yellow decorations on a Christmas tree? Usually the color yellow at Christmas is represented through shades of gold. You’ll find plenty of gold Christmas decorations available on the market.

blue and gold christmas tree color scheme

You can use bright yellow colors for your Christmas tree – this will give it an eclectic vibe. Bright yellows are fun for a boho themed Christmas tree.

Pastel yellows are mostly associated with springtime and thus you won’t see many Christmas decorations using this shade. But pale yellows can look nice with other pastel colors on a Christmas tree for a French Country vibe.

  • Yellow and pink
  • Yellow and green
  • Yellow and purple
  • Yellow and navy blue
  • Yellow and turquoise

What’s your favorite out of all these Christmas tree color themes? Do you like to stick with classic Christmas colors or do you enjoy using colors that are a little different on your tree?

There’s so many great Christmas tree color combinations to choose from. I hope this guide gave you some ideas – make sure to bookmark it for later!

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