Maria Sibirtseva
Maria Sibirtseva

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30 Trendy Neon Color Palettes for Bold Designs

One of the biggest challenges every designer faces is choosing one hue amongst dozens of variations. In all honesty, freedom of choice may give you a headache. Now, imagine having to pair different colors and hues!

By experimenting with shades and tones from our neon color palettes, you can liven up your designs with trendy solutions and thus, appeal to a very broad audience; neon is quite trendy right now.

We have also included a hex code to every color, making it easy to find the exact shade you’re looking for. We hope to make the process of selecting the perfect color just a bit easier for you.

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1. Fluorescent Carousel

Explore our fluorescent neon color palette. Bright purple, orange, and vivid blue unite to create a classic neon mix.

Neon color palette #1 - Fluorescent Carousel

2. Lively Violet

Use delicate violet shades of a brand new Pantone color—Very Peri—to stay on top of trends in 2022. These five hues are an excellent choice for creative designs with pearlescent aesthetics.

Neon color palette #2 - Lively Violet

3. Bright Strokes

Highlight key visual elements with a coral orange and unconventional shades of green.

Neon color palette #3 - Bright Strokes

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4. Gentle Lilac

Nature-inspired lilac tones and Aegean blue will help add a touch of contrast to your designs and create a refreshing aesthetic.

Neon color palette #4 - Gentle Lilac

5. Playful Pops

Brick tones, balanced by a dim yellow hue, are part of the Spring Color Trends 2022. Express enthusiasm and vitality in your graphics by using the trendiest shades of this spring.

Neon color palette #5 - Playful Pops

6. Elegant Touch 

Get inspired by an elegant color scheme with butterscotch, jam, and marmalade tints. They are a go-to solution for your thematic projects.

Neon color palette #6 - Elegant Touch

7. Rainbow Gleam

Create a neon rainbow aesthetic with eye-catching and bold colors perfect for standout designs.

Neon color palette #7 - Rainbow Gleam

8. Radiant Bubbles

Combine five shades of aquatic green to make your graphics bright, but monochrome at the same time.

Neon color palette #8 - Radiant Bubbles

9. Dreamy Vibes

An unexpected combination of fuchsia, carrot curl, and turquoise green can be found in this palette. Together, these colors will allow you to create vivid, visually rich designs.

Neon color palette #9 - Dreamy Vibes

10. Electric Blue

Experiment with trendy and hypnotizing shades of electric blue to manifest life in your visuals.

Neon color palette #10 - Electric Blue

11. Funky Celebration

Mix and match pale red, blue, and pastel pink to convey funky vibes.

Neon color palette #11 - Funky Celebration

12. Cyberpunk Aesthetics

Add intensity to your imagery using this dark neon color palette. Create artworks with a unique vibe full of mystery and futurism.

Neon color palette #12 - Cyberpunk Aesthetics

13. Vivid Night 

This color scheme resembles northern lights with deep red, mild orange, and yellow accents. Experiment with a neon palette provided by nature if you want to create ambient designs.

Neon color palette #13 - Vivid Night

14. Purple Jelly 

This combo with a vivid purple color scheme reminds us of deep ocean waters and their unique inhabitants. It is ideal for creating bold designs with intense and dynamic accents.

Neon color palette #14 - Purple Jelly

15. Glowing Holography

Feel nostalgic with Y2K aesthetics. A classic Barbie pink combination will aid in the creation of lush, maximalist visuals that evoke happiness and positive emotions.

Neon color palette #15 - Glowing Holography

16. Glistening Waters

Embody your craziest design ideas with coral pink and navy blue. Contrasting neon visuals will help wow your viewers.

Neon color palette #16 - Glistening Waters

17. Minty Leaves 

Vibrant gradient with neon mint and pale pastel pink will serve as a strong base for summer-related projects.

Neon color palette #17 - Minty Leaves 

18. Neon Lights 

Communicate important messages with this expressive mix of orangish red, sunflower yellow, and cobalt blue.

Neon color palette #18 - Neon Lights

19. Colorful Peaks

Matte ocean undertones are intertwined with sunset shades in this palette. Together, they form an intriguing combination for your thematic designs.

Neon color palette #19 - Colorful Peaks

20. Geometric Glow

This bright neon color palette of banana yellow, royal blue, and virulent green is ideal for accentuating details in your projects.

Neon color palette #20 - Geometric Glow

21. Psychedelic Motifs

A rich mix of neon color combinations, hypnotic patterns, and bold motifs. Inspired by Psychedelic Art, one of our 2022 Creative Trends, this palette will grab viewer attention and help you stand out from the crowd.

Neon color palette #21 - Psychedelic

22. Trendy Magenta

A moody palette with violet and red backlight tones is what you need to create a great first impression.

Neon color palette #22 - Trendy Magenta

23. Vibrant Feathers 

Neon colors from this scheme are all about freedom of spirit. The combination of yellow and blue embodies confidence and power.

Neon color palette #23 - Vibrant Feathers

24. Futuristic Vibrations 

Looking for a cyberpunk neon color palette? We’ve got you covered! These 15 themed color schemes will immerse you into the world of cyberpunk.

Neon color palette #24 - Futuristic Vibrations

25. Abstract Universe 

Experiment with these neon color codes for universe-inspired designs.

Neon color palette #25 - Abstract Universe

26. Exotic Green

Bright tones reminiscent of tropical birds will help you create a summer aesthetic for your ads and campaigns.

Neon color palette #26 - Exotic Green

27. 50s Nostalgia

A neon retro color palette is the new black. Embody shades of cozy billboard lights, roadside diners, and America of the 1950s in your designs.

Neon color palette #27 - 50s Nostalgia

28. Extraordinary Chameleon

Realize your unusual ideas with these leafy green shades. Deep merlot with a grassy undertone and dim blue contribute to the wild impression.

Neon color palette #28 - Extraordinary   Chameleon

29. Magic Marble 

Enhance your visuals with vibrant and catchy shades of cyan that translate into liveliness and optimism.

Neon color palette #29 - Magic Marble

30. Creative Artistry

This color scheme is inspired by the works of street artists. It will help you if you want to make a bold and slightly bizarre impression.

Neon color palette #30 - Creative Artistry

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How to use a neon color palette

The neon color wheel can be used to liven up your designs, attract attention, and wow your audience. However, for the best results, you should consider what purpose each shade serves. Depending on the goal, creatives like you can apply the entire palette to produce eye-catching, provocative, and energizing designs, or use one bright hue as an accent.

If you opt for bold designs, only mix neon shades that complement each other. Neon colors that go together are:

  • yellow and purple,
  • blue and orange,
  • green and purple,
  • pink and orange.

Reduce the brightness with a single neon hue for trendy, yet calmer visuals. For example, mix neon pink with white, light blue, or pale pink. Combine bright orange with olive green, brown, burgundy, white, cream, or golden yellow. Electric blue works well with muted shades of blue, white, silver, coral, and orange.

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Wrapping up 

To find even more unconventional color choices, feel free to match warm and cool hues from these neon color palettes. They will help you speak to audiences that are looking for something original and bold, and interest those who are fond of muted shades and soothing designs.

 

FAQ about neon color schemes

What are the main neon colors?

Neon colors, often known as fluorescent colors, are bright versions of primary and secondary colors, such as red, yellow, green, blue, and purple. They are the main neon shades, along with pink and orange.

What is the color code for neon colors?

Neon colors come in a variety of ultra-bright hues, each with its unique code. Main neon color hex codes are:

  • red (#FF3131, #FF5E00),
  • yellow (#FFF01F, #FFF01F, #E7EE4F),
  • green (#39FF14, #7FFF00, #CCFF00),
  • blue (#1F51FF, #0FF0FC),
  • purple (#BC13FE, #8A2BE2),
  • pink (#FF1493, #FF44CC, #EA00FF).

Which colors go best with neon?

Bright neon colors pair better with calmer tones. The best matches for electric blue are white, silver, coral, orange, and muted shades of blue. Bright orange mixes well with burgundy, brown, white, olive green, cream, and golden yellow. Neon green looks great with different shades of pink, light blue, white, yellow, and teal. Bright yellow is best used with various shades of purple, white, black, gray, and navy blue. Colors that go with neon pink are yellow, cyan, white, light blue, and pale pink. Neon red is paired with gray, mustard yellow, cream, teal, pink, yellow, and subdued red.

Which color is the most eye-catching?

Red and yellow are the most eye-catching colors. The background color also affects how humans perceive the color of the text. For example, yellow writing stands out more against a black background than the same text placed against a white backdrop. Both white and black backgrounds look well with red writing. The combination of yellow and red catches the human eye the most.

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    Maria Sibirtseva
    Maria Sibirtseva

    Maria is a Head of Content Marketing at Depositphotos. She works on creative projects, curates content production, and manages the copywriting department. Maria explores the topics of visual trends, human creativity, and AI, sharing her knowledge at Europe-wide events.