The Riviera Color Calendar

Colors of the season.
One for every month.

Twelve color stories from Santa Barbara. Tap a color or a month.

Tap a color to see the months it lives in

The Riviera Color Calendar: Colors of the Season, Month by Month

What are the colors of the season? In the Riviera Color Calendar every month gets its own color combination, taken from a moment in Santa Barbara: black and white in January, pink and red in February, mint and blush in March, pastels in April, jacaranda purple in May, sea glass turquoise in June, red, white and blue in July, bright Fiesta colors in August, mustard in September, orange and brown in October, burgundy and olive in November and green and red in December. Each one is a small, ready-made set of Turkish towels, throws and wraps that go together, all in stock at our shop at 17 W. Gutierrez St. in downtown Santa Barbara.

The Riviera Color Calendar at a glance

Month Color story Colors Best for
January City Chic Black, charcoal and white Modern bathrooms, a fresh start after the holidays
February Sweetheart Red, hot pink, pink and blush Valentine's Day gifts
March Garden Party Mint, sage green and blush pink Spring brunches, garden parties
April Sherbet Coral, butter yellow, light pink and mint Easter baskets, spring gifts
May Jacaranda Purple, violet, periwinkle and sky blue Something unexpected, Mother's Day
June Sea Glass Turquoise, sea green and mint Beach season, pool days
July Stars & Stripes Navy, red and white 4th of July, summer picnics
August Fiesta Hot pink, orange, yellow and turquoise Old Spanish Days Fiesta, the brightest beach towels
September Golden Hour Mustard, butter yellow and sand Late summer into fall
October Pumpkin Spice Orange, mocha, mustard and beige Fall, Halloween, cool nights
November Wine Country Burgundy, olive green and oat Thanksgiving guests, fall throws
December Evergreen Hunter green, red and snow white Christmas gifts, holiday guest baths

How to use the color calendar

Tap a color above and only the months that use it stay lit. Tap a month to see its colors and a few favorites, then open its page for the full collection. This month is picked for you automatically.

Ready-made sets that save 10%

Every month comes with a ready-made set: usually two Turkish towels and a throw in colors that already go together. Change any color or quantity, then add the whole set to your bag in one tap. Buy any two Riviera towels, blankets or robes and 10% comes off automatically, no code needed. That makes the color calendar the easiest way to give a Turkish towel gift set that looks planned. We also offer gift wrap with a handwritten card.

Why color combinations work

Two or three colors that repeat across towels, throws and bags look intentional, whether it's a guest bath, a beach bag or a gift. Pick one hero color and one quiet one, like burgundy with oat or turquoise with white, and add a third only as an accent.

What the towels are made of

Riviera towels are 100% Turkish cotton, woven in Buldan and Denizli, Turkey. They are yarn-dyed, so the color is in the thread and stays vibrant, pre-washed for softness, finished with hand-tied tassels and certified OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (no. 309234).

Good to know

Most of these can be embroidered with "Santa Barbara," a name or your logo. Free US shipping over $95, or pick up at the shop. Want to search by your own colors? Try Colorful Search. For the holidays, see our guides to Christmas towels and throws and fall towels for Thanksgiving.

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Color calendar questions

What are the colors of the season?

In the Riviera Color Calendar each month has its own color combination from Santa Barbara: black and white in January, pink and red in February, mint and blush in March, pastels in April, purple in May, turquoise and mint in June, red, white and blue in July, bright Fiesta colors in August, mustard in September, orange and brown in October, burgundy and olive in November, and green and red in December.

What are this season's colors for fall and the holidays?

November is Wine Country: burgundy, olive green and oat. December is Evergreen: hunter green, red and snow white. October is Pumpkin Spice: orange, mocha and mustard.

Is there a Turkish towel gift set in matching colors?

Yes. Every month has a ready-made set, usually two Turkish towels and a throw in colors that go together. Change any color and add the whole set to your bag in one tap.

Do the color sets save money?

Buy any two Riviera towels, blankets or robes and 10% comes off automatically in your bag, no code needed.

Where can I see the colors in person?

At The Riviera Towel Company, 17 W. Gutierrez St. in downtown Santa Barbara. Every color in the calendar is in stock there.