Classic Christmas (blending set)

Classic Christmas (blending set) color palette: “Classic Christmas” as a blending set: extra in-between shades for soft transitions. Holly red, pine green and…

“Classic Christmas” as a blending set: extra in-between shades for soft transitions. Holly red, pine green and gold on snow white, with gingerbread brown for the details.

Colors

  • background: #FBF5EA
  • main: #B9373F
  • secondary: #2F6B4F
  • accent: #D9A93F
  • detail: #A86F43
  • shadow: #1E3B31
  • highlight: #E99694
  • detail: #704139
  • detail: #8FB29F
  • detail: #EACD95

Coloring tips

  • Shade the main color (#B9373F) with the shadow color (#1E3B31): color light first, then add the dark only in the deepest spots.
  • Keep the background (#FBF5EA) for the lightest parts and highlights, or leave the paper white there.
  • Use the accent (#D9A93F) sparingly, on small spots that should catch the eye.
  • Blend the accent (#D9A93F) into the detail color (#EACD95) for a soft transition.
  • Blend the main color (#B9373F) into the detail color (#A86F43) for a soft transition.
  • Blend while the ink is still wet, from dark to light, with small circles or short strokes.

A variant of Classic Christmas.

Theme: Holidays, winter.