This Strawberry Summer royal icing color palette combines soft garden greens, a muted strawberry pink, and a bright tomato red for a collection of colors that feels fresh, nostalgic, and perfect for summer cookie decorating.
Whether you’re decorating strawberry cookies, farmers market themes, picnic sets, berry baskets, or garden-inspired designs, these colors work beautifully together.
My Royal Icing Recipe
Strawberry Summer Color Formulas
The formulas below are based on 1 cup of royal icing using AmeriColor gel food coloring.
Kelp
A deep earthy green that grounds the entire palette.
Formula (1 cup icing)
- 8 drops AmeriColor Leaf Green
- 2 drops AmeriColor Chocolate Brown
- 1-2 drops Americolor Black
Allow icing to rest 30 minutes before making adjustments.
Willow Grove
A soft muted sage green.
Formula (1 cup icing)
- 4 drops AmeriColor Leaf Green
- 2 drops Americolor Avocado
- 1 drop AmeriColor Chocolate Brown
- Tiny touch of black – adjust if needed
Mix thoroughly and allow the color to develop.
Light Strawberry Pink
A soft berry pink with a slightly muted vintage feel.
Formula (1 cup icing)
- 3 drops AmeriColor Deep Pink
- 1 tiny toothpick swipe Chocolate Brown
The brown helps soften the pink and creates a more natural strawberry tone.
Tomato Red
A bright summer red inspired by ripe tomatoes fresh from the garden.
Formula (1 cup icing)
- 8 drops AmeriColor Super Red
- 1 drop AmeriColor Orange
For deeper reds, allow the icing to sit overnight before adding additional color.
Perfect Uses for This Palette
This color combination works especially well for:
- Strawberries
- Farmers Market Cookies
- Summer Picnics
- Garden Themes
- Tomato Vine Cookies
- Berry Baskets
- Vintage Kitchen Designs
- Summer Florals
The muted greens help balance the brighter red tones, while the soft strawberry pink adds warmth and charm.
My Favorite Coloring Products
I have used AmeriColor for years and continue to reach for it whenever I’m mixing royal icing colors.
Shop my favorite decorating supplies:
Americolor Kit – gels used to color royal icing
Americolor Avacodo
Americolor Leaf Green
Americolor Chocolate Brown & Black
Americolor Deep Pink
All my favorite tools in one place!
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Save This Palette For Later
If you love decorating summer cookies, be sure to save this Strawberry Summer color palette to Pinterest so you can find it again when strawberry season rolls around.
Wishing you a life full of sweet things. 🤎
Amy
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