The Pastel palette is soft and delicate, with lighter shades of colors. Think lavender, light pinks and pale yellows. Pastels tend to recede in the bright sunlight, but then come to life at dusk and in the shade. Pastels work really well when there are richer, solid colors behind them such as deep green foliage. With lighter, brighter colors around such as a light colored house or wall, pastels appear washed out. This color palette acts as a subtle background to a tapestry of plantings, rather than one plant in particular popping out. A dark colored house would be a wonderful backdrop for this palette.

Feeling

Quiet, calming

We recommend this palette for

Cottage Gardens, Mediterranean Gardens