Have you ever marvelled at the stunning colours of the animal kingdom? Whether you’re on a day trip at the zoo, or a guided wildlife adventure, it’s hard to ignore the endless variety of hues, shades, and tones nature’s creatures hold.
From the bright feathers of exotic birds, to the deep, natural hues of woodland creatures, the animal kingdom presents a captivating array of colours that can ignite our creativity. Nature doesn’t hold back when it comes to variety and beauty.
Here, I’ve assembled a collection of colour palettes inspired by animals. Whether you’re looking to spark your next creative project or simply want to appreciate the vibrant world around us, these palettes are sure to ignite your imagination.
All of these colour palettes and more are included in the Color Cube and each number is noted at the bottom of each palette.
25+ Colour Palettes Inspired by Animals
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I’ve saved these 25+ animal colour palettes (and more) to my ‘Colour Palettes’ board on Pinterest so you can follow, save, and re-pin your favourites!
What are your thoughts on our furry, feathered, and sometimes scaly animal friends as inspiration for your art?
Please share your thoughts in the comments below and re-pin your favourites to Pinterest!
Get 250 colour palettes in an interactive format that you can use on your tablet or mobile device for instant access to a library of colour inspiration with The Color Catalog.
Browse by colour, keyword or collection and find the perfect colour palette in just a few taps.
The Color Cube makes colour selection easy and fun! With 250 colour palettes as handy cards to help build your confidence in choosing colours that look good.
Grab your favourite colour palettes to compare, match the colours right up against whatever you are working on, or even clip them to your project to come back to later.
Each card features the image and colours on the front for inspiration, and then the colours again on the back, right up to the edge of the card. The back also includes the hex codes for digital artists, as well as darker and lighter shades of each colour.
For even more inspiration, check out these blogs too!
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25 Colour Palettes Inspired by Ocean Life
Still looking for more inspiration? These 25 colour palettes were inspired by ocean life where you’ll find a beautiful rainbow of colours – with many of my personal favourite colour combinations among them!
Thanks Sarah please do more of this kind of stuff from the Color Cube thanks so much,
Rose
thank you very much. I am hoping someday i can afford to get the color cube and stuff that goes with it. I have retired and its not within my means but I am determined to save some pennies… I think it is a great product and will help me tremendously…. :)
Looking forward to getting my cubes in the mail I believe it will be a great help as I am a new beginner
Wow, this is such a beautiful collection of color palettes! The peacock has to be my favorite. Those rich blues and greens are just stunning, and it’s amazing how they come together so perfectly in nature. I can totally see myself using these colors for some creative projects. Thanks for the inspiration!