Blooming Cactus (softer)

Blooming Cactus (softer) color palette: A softer, lighter take on “Blooming Cactus”: calm colors that are easy to blend. A green cactus with a bright pink…

A softer, lighter take on “Blooming Cactus”: calm colors that are easy to blend. A green cactus with a bright pink flower on pale sand.

Colors

• background: #FBF7EE
• main: #9EBC95
• accent: #F2A0B9
• detail: #E8DFC1
• shadow: #495544

Coloring tips

• Shade the main color (#9EBC95) with the shadow color (#495544): 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 (#F2A0B9) sparingly, on small spots that should catch the eye.
• Blend the main color (#9EBC95) into the detail color (#E8DFC1) 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.