Color Inspiration: 8 Kids Room Paint Palettes Based on Classic Children’s Books

updated May 5, 2019

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Child flying with animals on a hill, surrounded by color swatches labeled Saffron Thread, Roman Column, Pennywise, Sporty Blue, Gracious Rose. — I Can Fly by Ruth Krauss (Image credit: Carrie McBride)

Some people have a true eye for colors and an instinct for combining them. And some people need a little help. Inspiration can come from anywhere, sometimes unexpected places…like children’s books. Is there a book whose illustrations you love? Try breaking down the colors and perhaps unlocking a new, unexpected color palette for a room in your home.

I used Sherwin-Williams Chip It! tool to create these color palettes. They can be a jumping off point for finding a palette you truly love – add or subtract a color or tweak the hue until it’s just what you want.