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’80s Color Themes

January 18, 2012 by Kate 8 Comments

80s Fashion by Ir

Kuler theme: 80s Fashion by Ir

If you haven’t been introduced to the color theme website Kuler, today is your lucky day! Are you looking for that perfect combination of hues for your redecorating project? Perhaps you need a new motif for your website? Visit Kuler, and peruse the many unique color themes created by users. Today our mission was to find a handful of ’80s color combos that took us by surprise. We hope you love the results as much as we do!

To begin we typed “80s” in the search box. Among the 400 selections was the theme you see above: 80s Fashion by Ir. We love this subdued take on teal and mauve. Note: To navigate the Kuler site, click on the paint strip-sized sample at the top of the page to convert the image to full screen. Finished browsing? Click on the image again, and the user-friendly screen returns.

Next we have 80’s Eyeshadow by Jo.Spargo. Could this theme have a more perfect title? We think not:

80's Eyeshadow by Jo.Spargo

Kuler theme: 80's Eyeshadow by Jo.Spargo

 

Is there a pony in the house? Because all we see when we look at this next sample is a white My Little Pony with multicolored hair. Turn up the vibrancy dial and experience the magic of Pony Club by Matt:

Pony Club by Matt

Kuler theme: Pony Club by Matt

 

We’ll now head to a place of peace and pizazz–the living room of The Golden Girls! We think the creator of this next theme drew inspiration from the palette of the Girls’ tropical dwelling, possibly their sofa. Enjoy Estelle Getty by bwestbury:

Estelle Getty by bwestbury

Kuler theme: Estelle Getty by bwestbury

 

We now finish by celebrating the power of a gradient. Looking for a way to add a modern touch with a row of throw pillows? Go for the subtle beauty of color that becomes more saturated with each new piece. We love the interest created by this next theme, 80s Rock by rockart_21:

80s Rock by rockart_21

Kuler theme: 80s Rock by rockart_21

 

We hope your Wednesday has a dose of unexpected color, or shall we say, Kuler…

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  1. Misty says

    January 18, 2012 at 7:29 pm

    I love pony club. Totally my little pony. Perfect for a bathroom.

    Reply
    • MirrorKate says

      January 20, 2012 at 12:53 pm

      I know, so vibrant, right?!

      Reply
  2. Lil Miss Red T-Shirt says

    January 19, 2012 at 9:36 pm

    I love the first color scheme. The pastel one almost reminds me of an ice cream shop. 🙂

    Reply
    • MirrorKate says

      January 20, 2012 at 12:51 pm

      I know–some of these schemes are so playful, while others evoke a dentist's office (in a good way)!

      Reply
      • Paulysses says

        April 17, 2012 at 12:58 pm

        I recently used a mix of Miami Vice and Memphis style as inspiration for my new bedroom. It pretty much came out like Pony Club. Tends to evoke quite the reaction (as a single guy)! Ha!

        Reply
        • MirrorKate says

          April 17, 2012 at 11:50 pm

          The room sounds amazing! Did you use '80s or new furnishings? Either way, sounds fabulous!

          Reply
  3. val88 says

    April 16, 2012 at 2:39 am

    hey im trying to redesign my room but i dont kno what colors to use and of course its a 80s theme …any ideas?

    Reply
  4. Viktor Vedmak says

    October 22, 2016 at 4:13 am

    Pony Club one is what I’d associate with 80’s most, from this selection.

    Reply

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