Your wedding colors are one of the first planning decisions you need to make. Not sure where to start? Just consider one of these fail-safe color palette ideas from Wedding Channel.

1. Dove gray and peach: Put a new twist on the “peaches and cream” look by subbing in soft gray for a sophisticated, chic look.

2. Shades of blue and cream: This easy, breezy color palette is easy to personalize with patterns.

3. Crimson and black: Nothing quite says urban chic and sophisticated like this romantic duo.

4. Shades of green: For most brides, green is an automatic accent color because of the bouquets. But it can take center stage when shades of mint, lime and sour apple are grouped together (perfect for a summer wedding).

5. Violet, lavender and purple: The same trick works for purple. If you can’t pick just one or two colors, then opt for a color palette like this one, featuring several shades within the same family.

6. Sunflower and dark gray: Add a little sophistication to any summertime wedding by adding touches of gray to a bright hue, like golden yellow.

7. Lime and bubble gum pink: Bright pink and lime scattered throughout the reception decor make for an instant laid-back, beachy vibe.

8. Ivory and moss: Give your wedding a woodsy, rustic feel with these subdued, earthy colors.

9. Navy and tangerine: Dress up your wedding with a classic formal color, like navy, but keep things from getting too stuffy with a vibrant hue, like tangerine.

10. Orange and deep fuchsia: These oddball colors look pulled-together when paired with a subdued brown accent color.

11. Turquoise and chocolate: This color combination is the classic for a rustic yet elegant wedding.

12. Ecru and gold: Accent this classic color palette with lots of warm candlelight and rich gold details in the room decor.

13. Brown, garnet and yellow: Perfect for an October or November wedding; embrace the fall season with this rich color palette.

14. Powder blue and midnight black: Mixing muted tones like this soft blue and a not-quite-jet-black midnight gives the wedding a sophisticated, formal feel.

15. Red and matte white: While a red and white combo would be perfect for a traditional Chinese theme, you could just as easily use these colors for a preppy bayside wedding.

16. Steel and ice blue: Give the groomsmen something they’ll love to wear, with this masculine color palette.

17. Mint green and pure white: There’s something so classic and clean about this summery combination.

18. Black and white: There’s plenty of room for variety and splashes of accent colors (think: magenta, yellow or lilac) with black and white as your backdrop.

19. Bright red and citrine: Regal? You bet. These bold colors are ideal for an upscale ballroom affair.

20. Dusty rose and antique gold: It’s soft and romantic; you can also give this combination a formal spin with gold charger plates and dusty pink peony centerpieces.