Grandpa’s Shed (bolder)

Grandpa’s Shed (bolder) color palette: A bolder take on “Grandpa’s Shed”: richer colors and deeper shadows. Green paint, rusty tins, sawdust and a dark…

A bolder take on “Grandpa’s Shed”: richer colors and deeper shadows. Green paint, rusty tins, sawdust and a dark workbench.

Colors

  • background: #F3EFE6
  • main: #477540
  • secondary: #AF5110
  • accent: #DFB873
  • detail: #638298
  • shadow: #1F1C16

Coloring tips

  • Shade the main color (#477540) with the shadow color (#1F1C16): color light first, then add the dark only in the deepest spots.
  • Keep the background (#F3EFE6) for the lightest parts and highlights, or leave the paper white there.
  • Use the accent (#DFB873) sparingly, on small spots that should catch the eye.
  • Blend the main color (#477540) into the detail color (#638298) for a soft transition.
  • Blend while the ink is still wet, from dark to light, with small circles or short strokes.

A variant of Grandpa’s Shed.

Theme: Moods & Emotions.