Classic Christmas (softer)

Classic Christmas (softer) color palette: A softer, lighter take on “Classic Christmas”: calm colors that are easy to blend. Holly red, pine green and gold on…

A softer, lighter take on “Classic Christmas”: calm colors that are easy to blend. Holly red, pine green and gold on snow white, with gingerbread brown for the details.

Colors

• background: #FBF5EA
• main: #D28280
• secondary: #799B89
• accent: #DFC38B
• detail: #C39F85
• shadow: #3F544C

Coloring tips

• Shade the main color (#D28280) with the shadow color (#3F544C): 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 (#DFC38B) sparingly, on small spots that should catch the eye.
• Blend the main color (#D28280) into the detail color (#C39F85) for a soft transition.
• Blend the second color (#799B89) into the accent (#DFC38B) 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.