The Colour Inspiration Guide - Summer Cocktail Colour Palettes - A First Sip of Colour Magic
- Melissa
- 31 jul
- 2 minuten om te lezen
For artists who see stories in every shade.
Some people see a cocktail.
We see a colour palette.
Textures, layers, reflections, just one image can spark an entire design. This Summer Cocktail Edition is built around that idea: finding inspiration in the unexpected, and turning it into something visual, tactile, and bold.
Each palette was created with Sempertex, double-stuffing, using Fashion, Satin Pearl, Silk and Crystal balloons to explore colour depth and custom finishes. Every combo is sealed with a layer of Hi-Shine, because sometimes, a glow makes all the difference.
🍊 Aperol Spritz
Zesty • Warm • Luminous
021 Fashion Honey Yellow → 409 Satin Pearl Pink
061 Fashion Orange → 409 Satin Pearl Pink
620 Pastel Matte Yellow → 406 Satin Pearl Pearl
This palette captures that unmistakable Aperol glow, vibrant orange, softened by gentle pearl tones and creamy yellow undertones. It’s the visual equivalent of golden hour in a glass: warm, uplifting, and just a little bit sparkling.
Perfect for summer events, garden parties, or any design that needs to feel bright and joyful, without going neon. The subtle layering adds softness to the intensity, making it elegant, not overwhelming.
🍷 Pomegranate Fizz
Deep • Juicy • Unexpected Softness
016 Fashion Imperial Red → 390 Crystal Clear
009 Fashion Pink → 406 Satin Pearl Pearl
010 Fashion Rosewood → 406 Satin Pearl Pearl
Juicy reds, soft pinks, sheer depth.
This palette feels rich without being heavy, perfect for romantic installs or clients who want something different than the usual baby pink.
🧪 Velvet Venom
Bold • Dreamy • A Little Dangerous
440 Satin Pearl Blue → 450 Satin Pearl Lilac
021 Fashion Honey Yellow → 409 Satin Pearl Pink
850 Silk Light Amethyst → 460 Satin Pearl Pearl
This one plays with contrast, candy tones with just enough edge.
Romantic, chaotic, and full of personality. A palette that makes you look twice.
Great for creative builds or styled shoots that want to surprise.
Your Own colourbook
This is the first edition of a growing Colour Inspiration Guide — a downloadable reference for balloon artists who love building their own palettes.
Each edition adds a few more pages. Over time, it becomes your personal colour companion: Printable. Saveable. Shareable with clients.
👉 Download the guide here
More coming soon
This is just the first edition. More palettes are already in the works
Seasonal sets, Monochromes, Bolds and Neutrals with a twist.
In the meantime, let colour lead. Let curiosity guide your choices. And don’t be afraid to mix, shift, and surprise.
💬 Let’s keep the conversation going.
Which palette would you start with?
Log in and share your thoughts in the comments, or tag me @melissabellefontaine.be if you try one out!
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Melissa Bellefontaine melissabellefontaine.be Balloon Artist · Educator · Creator
