Easter may feel far off in January, but for baking professionals, early planning is the secret to a smooth, successful season. Colors are central to Easter baking and decorating, and the right shades across multiple categories can save time, reduce waste, and elevate finished products.

Why Early Planning Matters

Easter spans multiple product types, from chocolate, cakes and cupcakes to cookies, cake pops, and even beverages. By mapping out your color needs now, you can:

• Lock in core Easter shades before peak demand
• Forecast volumes accurately across product lines
• Test new shades for performance before high-volume production
• Simplify inventory by planning versatile palettes

Late planning often leads to rushed substitutions, inconsistent color results, or inventory headaches. A small upfront investment in planning pays off in efficiency and consistent results.

Easter Color Palettes That Work

Rather than picking colors individually, focus on versatile palettes that balance tradition and trend. These 2026 Easter favorites make planning fun and keep your seasonal creations on point.

Classic Pastels (traditional Easter looks)

• Soft Pinks – View Products
• Yellows – View Products
• Light Blues – View Products
• Soft Violets – View Products
• Light Greens – View Products

Vibrant Spring Accents (eye-catching for more modern designs)

• Bold Blues – View Products
• Deep Pinks – View Products
• Warm Oranges – View Products
• Bright Greens – View Products

Elegant & Vintage Shades

• White & Neutrals – View Products
• Earthy Browns – View Products
• Elegant Gold – View Products

Our most popular Easter shades, including pastel Liqua-Gels and candy colors for chocolate coatings, are formulated for consistent results across multiple applications.

These color palettes can be used across frostings, icings, and more, reducing the number of supplies you need to stock while keeping assortments flexible.

In addition to Liqua-Gels and candy colors, our flavored Cake Drizzles offer a quick and versatile option. Simply warm, pour, or drizzle over cakes, cookies, or chocolate-coated treats. They set quickly to a soft bite, require no special decorating skills, and can help streamline your seasonal production. Discover our full line here.

Make Planning Practical

A few small steps now can make a big difference later:

• Start with your core pastel palette, then layer in accent colors
• Create a mini-color chart for your team to reference across products
• Test any new shades in small batches to confirm performance
• Schedule orders early to secure supply during peak demand

These actions help reduce rework, prevent color substitutions, and keep your production on schedule.

For customers who haven’t placed their orders yet, contact us below or email chefmaster@bkcompany.com to guarantee delivery on time for the season.

How Chefmaster Helps

Chefmaster liquid gel colors are developed for consistency, versatility, and scale, making them ideal for multi-product seasonal programs. With a full range of Easter-ready shades and reliable supply, Chefmaster gives teams confidence in their planning and execution.

Explore our full Easter Catalog here

Looking Ahead

Easter success starts with smart color choices and early planning. By selecting trending shades, organizing your palettes, and understanding how colors behave across products, your team can simplify production and delight your customers this spring.

Ready to secure your Easter colors? Click the Contact Us button below or email chefmaster@bkcompany.com to place your order and receive your products on time for Easter.