The color of the year 2023 is Viva Magenta! According to Pantone, Magenta is a vibrant and dynamic color that encourages joy and self-expression. Quite a fitting hue for couples these days who love to freely express themselves through their wedding details. Magenta is such a celebratory color, and it will definitely uplift that fun and festive vibe for your big day. How do you build your own color palette with the striking color of the year? We have a few suggestions! Keep reading.

Pantone also mentions on their website that viva magenta takes its roots from nature, originating from the carmine dye of the cochineal beetle (yup, a red dye made by insects). You can also find magenta in a variety of flowers, so a nature-inspired color palette makes absolute sense! Green is also a complementary color of magenta, whether you go for a richer emerald or a lighter sage. You can also combine magenta with shades of brown to add a more neutral color, balancing out the vibrance.

Magenta comes from the red family, so if you prefer a monochromatic palette, definitely go for lighter pinks and bolder reds. Pink is a classic color for weddings, but paired with magenta and touches of red, you’ll have yourself an interesting motif full of personality. Imagine how chic this monochromatic motif will look on entourage outfits and even your floral arrangements!

Cool blue tones with magenta also create a bright and modern color palette. You can go for a moodier shade like navy as a contrast to the vibrance of magenta. If you want a softer and daintier aesthetic, consider pairing magenta with baby blues.

Some might think yellow and magenta clash, but we say go for it. Bring out that festive and tropical vibe by combining yellow and magenta. Use these two colors as accents for your centerpieces and as the motif for the entourage attire. This will undoubtedly create a look that is fearless and cheerful!

If you’re a fan of neutrals, gray is another lovely option to combine with magenta. A light, cool gray will create that balance and make magenta stand out more as an accent. You can have gray as the more dominant color, while magenta can serve as the accessory for an extra pop.

You can’t go wrong with white, the motif most synonymous to weddings. With white as a base color, magenta can play the role of your stand out accent.