Desert Dusk (bolder)

Desert Dusk (bolder) color palette: A bolder take on “Desert Dusk”: richer colors and deeper shadows. Orange sand and red rock under a violet evening sky. HEX…

A bolder take on “Desert Dusk”: richer colors and deeper shadows. Orange sand and red rock under a violet evening sky.

Colors

  • background: #FBEDE6
  • main: #DF6328
  • secondary: #AA2329
  • accent: #7942A6
  • detail: #EFA313
  • shadow: #220E24

Coloring tips

  • Shade the main color (#DF6328) with the shadow color (#220E24): color light first, then add the dark only in the deepest spots.
  • Keep the background (#FBEDE6) for the lightest parts and highlights, or leave the paper white there.
  • Use the accent (#7942A6) sparingly, on small spots that should catch the eye.
  • Blend the main color (#DF6328) into the detail color (#EFA313) for a soft transition.
  • Blend while the ink is still wet, from dark to light, with small circles or short strokes.

A variant of Desert Dusk.

Theme: Nature & Flowers.