What Color Palette Suits You?

By: Alex Wittman
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
What Color Palette Suits You?
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About This Quiz

The world is full of colors, and even though that means lots of exciting possibilities, it can also make choosing the right color palette feel like an overwhelming task. But rather than slip into despair (black isn't the only color, after all), take this quiz to reveal what color palette best suits you. The results may surprise you! 

Are you a "bright and bold" gal or an "earthy neutrals" dude? This quiz will show you what color palette matches your personality. Then you can use those results to paint your house, design a website or redo your wardrobe. Color choices are everywhere! Instead of halfheartedly picking what everyone else thinks looks best, recognize your perfect palette and make your color-related decisions with confidence. 

Perhaps you've been working with a seven-color rainbow all your life. But why limit yourself? Finding the ideal color palette for you will open up your heart and mind to a world of cohesive possibilities. It's time to channel your inner artist and explore color as you've never thought of it before. Answer these questions truthfully, and you'll leave this quiz knowing what color palette suits you. Then pass this quiz along to your friends to help them discover the right palette for their personality. What are you waiting for?

Your reason for the season - what's your favorite time of year?
Winter
Summer
Spring
Fall

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With 24 hours to make the most of, what's your favorite time of the day?
Late night
Afternoon
Morning
Early evening

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It's vacation time. What type of landscape would you most like to spend your holiday in?
Mountains
Beach
Valley
Forest

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When you turn on the radio, what type of music do you most like to listen to?
Rock
Pop
Classical
Folk

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At a party, where are you most likely to be found?
Choosing the next song
Telling a funny story and making everyone in the room laugh
Helping the host
Having a private conversation with someone

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Considering your friend group, how did you meet most of them?
Through shared interests like community theater or poetry readings
Because of mutual friends and group get-togethers
Work, church or volunteer organizations
From childhood, high school or college

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If someone comes to you with a problem, what's your first reaction?
"Yikes, that sounds tough."
"I'm sure you'll figure out how to solve this."
"Is there anything I can do to help?"
"Things have a way of working themselves out."

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Which U.S. city would you most like to live in?
New York City, New York
Los Angeles, California
Nashville, Tennessee
Denver, Colorado

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If you were to meet someone new, what would your ideal first date be?
Sharing a charcuterie board at a fancy wine bar
Something crazy and memorable, like skydiving
A picnic in the park
A hike in the woods

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If a friend is asked to describe you, which adjective are they most likely to use?
Intelligent
Outgoing
Kind
Down-to-Earth

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If you overheard someone talking about you, what would hurt you most to hear them say?
"They're not as smart as they think they are."
"Sometimes they can be flakey."
"You never know what their true intentions are."
"It's hard to get them to focus on something important."

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You need a new set of wheels. What type of car are you most likely to choose?
A big SUV
Sports car
Something electric-powered
Hatchback

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Someone offered you an all-expenses-paid trip! Which country would you most like to visit?
Russia
India
France
Tanzania

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You get an unexpected bonus at work. What do you do with it?
Treat myself to something luxurious
Throw a party
Make a contribution to charity
Put it in a savings account

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On Friday night, where you most likely to be found?
On a date
Out on the town with friends
At home, watching TV or reading
Asleep early, because I have big Saturday morning plans

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Looking for something to read, which magazine are you most likely to pick up?
The New Yorker
Entertainment Weekly
Vogue
National Geographic

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At the end of your life, what do you most hope you can say about your time on Earth?
I achieved success.
I had fun.
People knew how much I cared about them.
I made a difference.

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On your way to work, you stop for a beverage. What do you order?
Coffee
Smoothie
Tea
Juice

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What accessory can you never leave the house without?
Sunglasses
Fully-charged cell phone
Water bottle
Pocket knife

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In friends, what quality do you value the most?
Intelligence
Open-mindedness
Compassion
Honesty

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In a romantic relationship, what do you value the most?
Respect
Physical chemistry
Consistency
Companionship

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When you were in school, what was your favorite subject?
Creative writing
Physical education
Math
Science

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Because no one is perfect, which of the following is your greatest fault?
I can be overly critical.
I have a tendency to overlook details.
I'm too willing to follow orders.
It's difficult for me to work as part of a team.

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If you are able, which of the following would you most like to accomplish in your life?
Travel the world
Run a marathon
Have a family
Climb Mount Everest

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It's late at night and you want some comfort food. What do you eat?
Thai or sushi
Burger and fries
Mac and cheese
Pizza

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What's your favorite kind of weather?
Snow, snow, snow
Sunny and hot
Rainy days
Cool and a little overcast

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What is your fondest childhood memory?
The first day of school or learning how to read
Learning how to ride a bike or swim
Making my first friends
Playing in the back yard or at the park

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Which color do you like the least?
Pink
Black
Orange
Red

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You're working on a group project. What role do you assume?
Idea person
Team leader
Team player
I don't like group projects.

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Before you go to sleep, what do you usually like to do?
Write in a journal
Check social media
Read a book
Meditate

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