Harvest Moon (bolder)

Harvest Moon (bolder) color palette: A bolder take on “Harvest Moon”: richer colors and deeper shadows. A golden moon over a rust field, dusk blue and a dark…

A bolder take on “Harvest Moon”: richer colors and deeper shadows. A golden moon over a rust field, dusk blue and a dark sky.

Colors

  • highlight: #F3E7CD
  • main: #E1A51E
  • secondary: #AD2E00
  • accent: #4A6290
  • detail: #8C5923
  • shadow: #191727

Coloring tips

  • Shade the main color (#E1A51E) with the shadow color (#191727): color light first, then add the dark only in the deepest spots.
  • Keep the highlight (#F3E7CD) for the lightest parts and highlights, or leave the paper white there.
  • Use the accent (#4A6290) sparingly, on small spots that should catch the eye.
  • Blend the second color (#AD2E00) into the detail color (#8C5923) for a soft transition.
  • Blend while the ink is still wet, from dark to light, with small circles or short strokes.

A variant of Harvest Moon.

Theme: Holidays, autumn.