Blooming Cactus (blending set)

Blooming Cactus (blending set) color palette: “Blooming Cactus” as a blending set: extra in-between shades for soft transitions. A green cactus with a bright…

“Blooming Cactus” as a blending set: extra in-between shades for soft transitions. A green cactus with a bright pink flower on pale sand.

Colors

  • background: #FBF7EE
  • main: #6E9E5E
  • accent: #F06C9B
  • detail: #E9D9A6
  • shadow: #2D3B26
  • highlight: #ADCBA3
  • detail: #4C6A41
  • detail: #FDAFC6

Coloring tips

  • Shade the main color (#6E9E5E) with the shadow color (#2D3B26): color light first, then add the dark only in the deepest spots.
  • Keep the background (#FBF7EE) for the lightest parts and highlights, or leave the paper white there.
  • Use the accent (#F06C9B) sparingly, on small spots that should catch the eye.
  • Blend the highlight (#ADCBA3) into the detail color (#E9D9A6) for a soft transition.
  • Blend the accent (#F06C9B) into the detail color (#FDAFC6) for a soft transition.
  • Blend while the ink is still wet, from dark to light, with small circles or short strokes.

A variant of Blooming Cactus.

Theme: Nature & Flowers.