I like all colors, but favorites are jewel tones. I don't go for pastels, really, as I like punches of color. I like trying unusual colors together....aubergine with bright citrus green, or brick red with teal. I also like prints...florals are great, but favorites are paisleys of all sizes and colors. I like to put small inner borders of unexpected colors with large print borders. I think they frame a quilt so well. So, all colors are for me, but they need to be strong, not pastel. Even my latest baby quilt was melon/peachy and green.