Faded Wallpaper (bolder)

Faded Wallpaper (bolder) color palette: A bolder take on “Faded Wallpaper”: richer colors and deeper shadows. A floral wallpaper faded by the sun: rose, sage…

A bolder take on “Faded Wallpaper”: richer colors and deeper shadows. A floral wallpaper faded by the sun: rose, sage, straw and blue.

Colors

  • background: #F6EEE2
  • main: #DA8E8A
  • secondary: #97AB80
  • accent: #E2B96D
  • detail: #6390A7
  • shadow: #45302A

Coloring tips

  • Shade the main color (#DA8E8A) with the shadow color (#45302A): color light first, then add the dark only in the deepest spots.
  • Keep the background (#F6EEE2) for the lightest parts and highlights, or leave the paper white there.
  • Use the accent (#E2B96D) sparingly, on small spots that should catch the eye.
  • Blend the second color (#97AB80) into the accent (#E2B96D) for a soft transition.
  • Blend the detail color (#6390A7) into the main color (#DA8E8A) for a soft transition.
  • Blend while the ink is still wet, from dark to light, with small circles or short strokes.

A variant of Faded Wallpaper.

Theme: Color Styles.