![Coloured pencils page motif](https://spacificcreative.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/gladstone-pencils.jpg)
Gladstone Primary School
Are you unsure what colours to use in your next school yearbook? Instead of narrowing your choices down, why not use them all?!
![rainbow magazine cover](https://spacificcreative.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/tac-cover.jpg)
Te Awamutu College
A rainbow colour palette evokes optimism, energy and new beginnings, which makes it perfect for an end-of-year yearbook!
![Classroom yearbook spread](https://spacificcreative.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/waiamauku-room11.jpg)
Waimauku School
People are attracted to colourful shades and may be more likely to pick up your rainbow-coloured design! The bright colour palette lets readers know they are in for a fun read, making it perfect for a primary school yearbook.
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Saint Kentigern College
Using a wide range of contrasting colours is an excellent idea for infographics and flowcharts. The colours help to separate sections and to jazz up less exciting content.
![Yearbook colour rainbow watercolour](https://spacificcreative.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/carmel-rainbow-cover.jpg)
Carmel College
Pair your bold colour palette with lots of white space. Not only does this give your reader’s eyes a break, but it can also make the bright shades stand out more.
![Rainbow gradient yearbook](https://spacificcreative.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/farm-cove-int.jpg)
Farm Cove Intermediate
A rainbow colour palette is a bold choice, but you can always tone it down to better suit your theme.
![Watercolour coloured pages](https://spacificcreative.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/waiamauku-autographs.jpg)
Waimauku School
Try only incorporating a rainbow border, or pick more muted shades for a softer look.
![Rainbow coloured yearbook design](https://spacificcreative.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/northland-school.jpg)
Northland School
Using rainbow shades gives you lots of options when designing. Some sections or pages may require a light background, whereas others might need to stand out. With many colours at your disposal, you can mix and match as you see fit.
![Rainbow school student diary cover](https://spacificcreative.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/carmel-2015-diary.jpg)
Carmel College
While a rainbow colour palette gives your pages a bright and contrasting look, it’s important that the shades you pick still look cohesive. The easiest way to do this is by choosing colours of equal brightness and saturation.
![colourful page border](https://spacificcreative.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/lbc-rainbow.jpg)
Long Bay College
Not sure if a rainbow yearbook theme is for you? Check out some other colour palette ideas from our clients!