Wine leads this new year palette, with light pink as the companion and gold as the accent. A small reflective-looking accent can provide the focal point of a New Year palette. The reference swatch describes colour only; check the product images for the desired finish.
The mood
A small reflective-looking accent can provide the focal point of a New Year palette. The reference swatch describes colour only; check the product images for the desired finish.
Why these colours
Wine explores the muted, cool side of deep red. A thin detail in a pale colour can separate its dark outline from the rest of the design.
Light Pink is the companion: Light pink gives a gentle colour contrast against white. A pale reference colour does not establish coverage: compare the product photographs and coating information as well.
Gold provides the accent: Gold is a colour direction; a flat digital swatch cannot show metallic reflection. Confirm the finish in the product photographs before choosing a gold accent.
A high-contrast party accent
Use the lead across four nails. On the fifth, divide the surface into a companion-colour area and a narrow accent edge to keep the palette controlled.
For this version, “lead” means wine, “companion” means light pink and “accent” means gold. Adjust the area of each colour after comparing your chosen product swatches.
Turn the palette into a product shortlist
Choose a catalogue item for each colour role below. These are nearby colour matches, not a photographed finished manicure or a guarantee that different formulas can be mixed. Confirm product type, finish and application instructions before recreating the design.
Questions
Can I change the accent?
Yes. Start by changing only the gold accent while keeping wine as the lead. Compare the new palette at nail size so the important detail stays visible.