🍂 3 Fall Color Palettes for Your Next Beading Project
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, autumn brings a whole new world of color inspiration. From golden leaves and glowing pumpkins to deep teal skies and soft woodland tones — here are three cozy fall palettes to spark your next beading project.
Each palette includes carefully chosen Miyuki Delica 11/0 colors and their Preciosa Ornela equivalents, plus real examples from my beaded stars. Let’s dive into the season of warm light, soft textures, and endless creative ideas.
🍂 Autumn Beading Color Palette #1: Indian Summer Glow
A palette inspired by the golden calm of early autumn, when rivers mirror the warm hues of the forest. Think of a canoe drifting on still waters surrounded by fiery leaves — that’s the essence of this color story. It combines glowing oranges, deep reds, rich blues, and calming greens.
🌟 This palette is featured in our Indian Summer 2-Drop Peyote Star — a perfect example of how these shades come alive in beadwork.
Miyuki Delica 11/0 colors used with their Preciosa Ornela equivalents:
- DB2103 Duracoat Dyed Opaque Light Squash / 93110 – soft golden orange
- DB0722 Opaque Orange / 93140 – classic pumpkin tone
- DB0723 Opaque Red /93190 – bright autumn red
- DB1134 Opaque Currant / 93192 – deep wine accent
- DB2129 Duracoat Dyed Opaque Moody Blue / 03233 – muted cool blue
- DB2131 Duracoat Dyed Opaque Eucalyptus / 53270 – soft green shade
- DB0725 Opaque Turquoise / 63020– light contrasting blue
🍁 Autumn Beading Color Palette #2: Maple Glow
Rich, cozy tones inspired by fallen maple leaves resting on deep teal wood. This palette captures the essence of early autumn — warm golds, earthy greens, and deep berry reds that shine beautifully together.
You can see these colors come to life in our Autumn Bouquet Peyote Star, where the contrast between golden tones and muted blue background creates a truly elegant, seasonal look.
Miyuki Delica 11/0 colors used with their Preciosa Ornela equivalents:
- DB2132 Duracoat Dyed Opaque Bayberry / 38220 – muted denim blue
- DB1134 Opaque Currant / 93192 – wine red accent
- DB2119 Duracoat Dyed Opaque Jujube /93300 – dark cherry tone
- DB0663 Dyed Opaque Olive / 53270 – rich earthy green
- DB2103 Duracoat Dyed Opaque Light Squash / 93110 – soft golden orange
- DB1132 Opaque Canary / 83130 – bright yellow highlight
- DB2101 Duracoat Dyed Opaque Light Lemon Ice / 03481 – gentle creamy accent
🦉 Autumn Beading Color Palette #3: Whispering Woods
Inspired by warm pottery tones and crisp teal highlights, this palette brings together everything we love about mid-autumn — the glow of orange leaves and the gentle warmth of pumpkin spice hues.
You can see this palette beautifully reflected in our Fall Owl Peyote Star, where deep teal contrasts with glowing oranges and earthy olives, creating that perfect seasonal harmony.
Miyuki Delica 11/0 colors used with their Preciosa Ornela equivalents:
- DB2364 Duracoat Opaque Dyed Moth Wing / 46316 – soft beige neutral
- DB0653 Dyed Opaque Pumpkin / 83119 – warm cinnamon brown
- DB2357 Duracoat Opaque Dyed Olive /03652 – earthy olive tone
- DB2101 Duracoat Dyed Opaque Light Lemon Ice / 03481 – pale yellow accent
- DB1133 Opaque Mandarin / 93110 – vibrant orange burst
- DB0722 Opaque Orange / 93140 – rich autumn orange
- DB0788 Dyed Semi-Frosted Transparent Dark Teal / 50710M – deep teal highlight
Want more palette inspiration? Check out our favorite Color Inspiration Board on Pinterest!
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