Shutterstock colour trends 2022

Although we’re mid-way through February already, the trends for this year still keep coming. And this time it’s colour trends from the one and only Shutterstock. 

Taken from data over the past year, mixed with insights from Shutterstock AI, the 2022 colour trends report details how each colour performs online, helping marketers to make informed decisions when creating assets for digital.

The colours discovered are:

  • Calming Coral – #E9967A
  • Velvet Violet – #800080
  • Pacific Pink – #DB7093
  • And every possible shade of green you can think of!

The report even details colour trends by country, with the UK using a medium shade of pink, number #FFC0CB. 

For marketers, the use of colour on social is hugely important and can have an impact on the performance of content. Using colours that are too dark will not stand out well on social. And using colours that do not complement each other, especially when there’s text involved, can make your content inaccessible to some users. 

If you’re after some great creative tips or designs, then why not get in touch with us today!

Latest Posts

Scrolling through social media in 2026 feels a lot like flicking through a hundred TV channels at once. We’re deep in the age of social entertainment, where the difference between a streaming platform and your Instagram feed is barely noticeable. With algorithms pushing short-form video and people spending well over…
Read More
Social commerce is growing up, it’s less about checkout, more about reducing regret Social commerce keeps getting framed as a platform feature. Shoppable posts, live shopping, one-click checkout, the lot. That framing misses the behavioural shift happening under our feet. People are using social to do the hardest bit of…
Read More
Let’s be honest social media is like a train that never stops. It changes direction without warning, speeds up when you’re not ready and occasionally throws in a plot twist just to keep you on your toes. This year will be no different. So yes, buckle up it’s going to…
Read More