Jewel tones make up one of the most alluring and brilliant color palettes, especially during fall. Based on gemstones like ruby, amethyst, sapphire, and emerald, jewel tones offer vibrant, rich, regal, and warm hues with moody, deep, and dark undertones. Mother Nature does her best work during autumn to expose natural jewel-toned hues in nature. For example, warm and cozy jewel tones like amber, ruby, and gold can be spotted in picturesque fall foliage. Each year, jewel-tone flowers seem to be stealing the spotlight more and more with their drama, charm, and beauty. Here at Durocher Florist, the best flower shop in Springfield, we love to see this! From warm to cool jewel-toned blooms, these beauties should be celebrated, admired, and displayed all season long.
Warm Jewel Tones vs. Cool Jewel Tones
When you think of jewel-tone flowers, you may think of the warm, rich red, yellow, and orange blooms like chrysanthemums, dahlias, and other iconic autumn stems. Or, perhaps you like the deep, moody, cool hues like blue, green, and purple florals, including calla lilies, orchids, button mums, and delphinium that remind us of the cool sweater weather that is just around the corner. However, both warm jewel tones and cool jewel tones are necessary for creating the perfect warm, cozy, rich, and profound fall arrangement or even Thanksgiving centerpiece. Whether you enjoy utilizing complementary jewel tones or mixing and matching between warm and cool hues, it is important to note the basics based on traditional color theory and the color wheel.
Complementary Jewel-Toned Floral Hues
Gold & Amethyst Flowers
The jewel tones of yellow and purple are nothing short of regal and royal. As you perk up your autumn decor with this dignified duo, look toward blooms like uplifting sunflowers, Craspedia billy balls, daisies, football chrysanthemums, carnations, purple calla lilies, orchids, larkspur, purple pompon, and dianthus. This unstoppable jewel-toned pairing will offer the best of autumn in the most sophisticated and graceful way.
Amber & Sapphire Flowers
A warm amber-orange hue paired with a cool sapphire blue is a classic combination of complementary colors. Imagine the deep richness of petals that offer multi-toned oranges like alstroemeria, lilies, button mums, and dahlias nestled among brilliant blues like blue thistle, hydrangea, delphinium, and iris. This color combination is nothing short of cozy and radiant, like the glow of a fireplace with tiny blue flames that crackle above the coals.
Ruby & Emerald Flowers
Our final jewel-toned couple is ruby red and emerald green. Of course, your mind might take you straight to the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with this festive color combo. However, when we look at rich red roses, like carnations, dianthus, dahlias, chrysanthemums, and gerbera daisies, nestled among a bed of green eucalyptus or accompanied by green button mums, succulents, green orchids, or even Granny Smith apples, it is undeniably autumn.
While you enjoy the brisk fall season and all of the spectacular sights it has to offer, pay attention to the jewel-tone colors that it brings. From fashion and seasonal decor to nature and fresh flowers, you may be amazed by the rich, deep hues of autumn. Not to mention, jewel-toned bouquets from Durocher Florist are sensational for giving as gifts to friends, loved ones, and even dinner hosts for a thoughtful fall pick-me-up.
