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August wedding colors

August wedding color palettes with named colors and hex codes, the flowers in season, the usual weather, and a free generator to make your own.

August is the hottest weeks, with long evenings and bright light. Cornflower, Sunflower and Coral Reef hold up in strong light, and Seafoam and Cloud keep a table feeling cool. The 10 palettes below suit it; each one opens in the editor.

Shade and water matter more than the palette. Choose light fabrics and give guests somewhere cool to wait. The generator above is set to summer shades for August, with the flowers in season.

Your style

Modern minimal

Clean lines, a few good things and plenty of space.

Season

Showing summer shades because you were not sure of the season. Change it any time.

  • MainSnowfall#FFFFFF
  • AccentSea Glass#A9CFC7
  • NeutralChalk#E8EAE6
  • GreeneryLichen#B3C2A4
  • MetalPewter#8A8D90

Locked colors stay put when you shuffle.

  • Main

    Snowfall

    Hex code: #FFFFFF

    The color you will see most: linens, ribbons, the biggest flowers.

  • Accent

    Sea Glass

    Hex code: #A9CFC7

    A second color for details: stationery, a few flowers, napkins.

  • Neutral

    Chalk

    Hex code: #E8EAE6

    Paper, tablecloths, backgrounds: the quiet one.

  • Greenery

    Lichen

    Hex code: #B3C2A4

    Leaves and foliage in the flowers and on the table.

  • Metal

    Pewter

    Hex code: #8A8D90

    Cutlery, frames, candle holders and foil.

Text on your paper

Your main color is a little pale for text on your neutral (1.2 to 1; 4.5 to 1 is easier to read). A deeper shade, #696969, would read clearly.

In season for summer

Peonies, Garden roses, Delphinium, Snapdragons, Sweet peas, Hydrangeas, Larkspur, Lisianthus, Sunflowers, Zinnias, Dahlias, Cosmos, Gladiolus, Lavender, Celosia, Marigolds

A guide only. A florist will know what is growing near you.

A veil shade to look at

With a neutral like yours, Off White is the veil shade we would look at first. Colors look different on every screen, so see it in person where you can. We never promise an exact match. Your palette leans cool, so a white with no yellow in it sits well.

Your board

Your style, your five colors, the flowers in season and the pictures you picked, on one page. Show it to a florist or a stationer.

Modern minimal

Summer

  • MainSnowfall#FFFFFF
  • AccentSea Glass#A9CFC7
  • NeutralChalk#E8EAE6
  • GreeneryLichen#B3C2A4
  • MetalPewter#8A8D90

Flowers in season

Peonies, Garden roses, Delphinium, Snapdragons, Sweet peas, Hydrangeas, Larkspur, Lisianthus

Colors look different on every screen. Check real samples before you buy.

The link carries the board and nothing else. Anyone with it can look; nobody can change it.

  • Colors look different on every screen. Check real samples of fabric, paper and flowers before you buy.
  • You do not have to match your venue.
  • A palette is a starting point. Most couples change their minds, and that is fine.

10 named palettes

  • White Space

    • Snowfall#FFFFFF
    • Sea Glass#A9CFC7
    • Chalk#E8EAE6
    • Lichen#B3C2A4
    • Pewter#8A8D90

  • Haybale Sunday

    • Honey#D9A441
    • Cornflower#7A9CD0
    • Parchment#F2E7CF
    • Fern#5E8C4A
    • Burnished Bronze#8C6A43

  • Low Tide

    • Dusty Blue#8FA9BE
    • Coral Reef#EB7B6A
    • Dune Sand#CDBEA3
    • Seagrass#6E8F72
    • Soft Brass#B8975A

  • Dusk Garden

    • Aubergine#3F2A44
    • Raspberry Fool#B8456B
    • Mushroom#85796C
    • Forest Floor#253D2C
    • Soft Brass#B8975A

  • Gatsby Garden

    • Dusty Teal#5F8F8B
    • Blush Petal#F2D4D0
    • Clotted Cream#F7E9C2
    • Seagrass#6E8F72
    • Pale Gold#CDB27A

  • Coral and Seafoam

    • Coral Reef#EB7B6A
    • Seafoam#9FD0B8
    • Cloud#F5F3EF
    • Seagrass#6E8F72
    • Pale Gold#CDB27A

  • Berry Summer

    • Raspberry Fool#B8456B
    • Lilac Mist#D7CBE3
    • Cloud#F5F3EF
    • Artichoke#8A9A6B
    • Rose Gold#C99A8B

  • Lemon and Lavender

    • Lemon Zest#E4E48A
    • Lavender Field#B9A5D0
    • Snowfall#FFFFFF
    • Matcha#A6B97F
    • Cool Silver#B7BBC0

  • Fuchsia and Fern

    • Wild Fuchsia#C9437A
    • Apricot#F0B48A
    • Cloud#F5F3EF
    • Fern#5E8C4A
    • Pale Gold#CDB27A

  • Blue Hydrangea

    • Hydrangea#9DB4D6
    • Sea Glass#A9CFC7
    • Chalk#E8EAE6
    • Eucalyptus#86A397
    • Cool Silver#B7BBC0

Your palettes (0 of 1)

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    The palette marked as ours is the one your invitations, RSVP page and printed table plan will use.

    About the flowers and the names

    • The color names are ours, each given with its plain hex code.
    • Flowers in season are a guide written for this page and checked by hand.

    Ways to use colors in August

    • Cornflower, Sunflower and Coral Reef hold up in strong light, and Seafoam and Cloud keep a table feeling cool.
    • Pick one of the palettes below and keep three colors the same while you try different accents: lock the ones you like and shuffle the rest.
    • Look at Snowfall and Sea Glass first: they are the first two in this month's list.

    August wedding flowers

    Dahlias, Sunflowers, Zinnias, Celosia, Hydrangeas, Marigolds, Gladiolus.

    In season in August. A florist will know what is growing near you.

    The usual weather in August

    • New York: usually 83°F by day and 69°F at night, with rain on about 1 day in 4.
    • Chicago: usually 83°F by day and 66°F at night, with rain on about 1 day in 4.
    • Los Angeles: usually 84°F by day and 65°F at night, with rain on fewer than 1 day in 10.
    • Atlanta: usually 89°F by day and 69°F at night, with rain on about 1 day in 4.
    • Charleston: usually 86°F by day and 76°F at night, with rain on about 1 day in 3.
    • Seattle: usually 77°F by day and 58°F at night, with rain on fewer than 1 day in 10.
    • Denver: usually 88°F by day and 57°F at night, with rain on about 1 day in 5.

    These are averages from 30 years of records, not a forecast. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991 to 2020 (US public domain). Try the date picker for your own town.

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    August colors for the wedding party

    • Light, breathable fabrics in coral, sea glass or soft yellow.
    • A light suit in stone, sand or soft blue; linen is comfortable in the heat.
    • Think about shade and shoes for grass or gravel.

    What colors to wear to a August wedding

    • White, ivory and cream are usually the couple's, so most guests leave them to the couple. The same goes for a very pale champagne.
    • If the invitation names the wedding party's color, wear something different.
    • In some traditions all black is for mourning and all white is for the couple, and red can be the couple's color at some Chinese and Indian weddings. If you are not sure, ask, or check the invitation for a dress code.
    • Otherwise, wear what you feel good in. Colors that suit the season are always welcome.

    How to choose August wedding colors

    1. Start with one thing you love. A season, a color, a photo of the venue or a dress, or nothing yet. Any of them is a fine place to begin.

    2. Pick a few pictures. Three short rounds. Choose two to four in each, and the quiz names your style.

    3. Check the five colors. You get a main color, an accent, a neutral, greenery and a metal, each with our name and a hex code.

    4. Change what you like. Lock the ones you love and shuffle the rest, make any of them lighter or darker, or choose from about 120 named colors.

    5. Share it. Make a board for your florist or stationer, or send a link to your partner and see what you both chose.

    Questions people ask

    What are the best August wedding colors?
    White Space, Haybale Sunday and Low Tide are three that suit August. Open any of them in the editor above and change it.
    What flowers are in season for a August wedding?
    Dahlias, Sunflowers, Zinnias, Celosia, Hydrangeas, Marigolds and Gladiolus are at their best in August. Ask your florist what is growing near you.
    What is the weather like for a August wedding?
    New York: usually 83°F by day and 69°F at night, with rain on about 1 day in 4. Chicago: usually 83°F by day and 66°F at night, with rain on about 1 day in 4. Los Angeles: usually 84°F by day and 65°F at night, with rain on fewer than 1 day in 10. These are averages from 30 years of records, not a forecast.
    Is August summer?
    August is usually counted as summer, so summer colors suit it. Shade and water matter more than the palette. Choose light fabrics and give guests somewhere cool to wait.
    How far ahead should we book a August wedding?
    Popular August dates can go a year or more ahead, so start with the venue's free dates. The date picker shows how busy each day usually is.

    Find your veil shade

    Britten's veils come in Ivory, Off White, Pale Ivory and Champagne. Your palette will suggest one; colors look different on every screen, so see it in person where you can.

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