Dusty Rose & Sage (bolder)

Dusty Rose & Sage (bolder) color palette: A bolder take on “Dusty Rose & Sage”: richer colors and deeper shadows. Dusty rose and sage with ochre and a hint of…

A bolder take on “Dusty Rose & Sage”: richer colors and deeper shadows. Dusty rose and sage with ochre and a hint of greyed violet.

Colors

  • background: #F5F0EC
  • main: #C8797B
  • secondary: #8BA580
  • accent: #D8A962
  • detail: #816F9F
  • shadow: #372D32

Coloring tips

  • Shade the main color (#C8797B) with the shadow color (#372D32): color light first, then add the dark only in the deepest spots.
  • Keep the background (#F5F0EC) for the lightest parts and highlights, or leave the paper white there.
  • Use the accent (#D8A962) sparingly, on small spots that should catch the eye.
  • Blend the second color (#8BA580) into the accent (#D8A962) for a soft transition.
  • Blend the detail color (#816F9F) into the main color (#C8797B) for a soft transition.
  • Blend while the ink is still wet, from dark to light, with small circles or short strokes.

A variant of Dusty Rose & Sage.

Theme: Color Styles.