Harvest Moon (softer)

Harvest Moon (softer) color palette: A softer, lighter take on “Harvest Moon”: calm colors that are easy to blend. A golden moon over a rust field, dusk blue…

A softer, lighter take on “Harvest Moon”: calm colors that are easy to blend. A golden moon over a rust field, dusk blue and a dark sky.

Colors

  • highlight: #F3E7CD
  • main: #E9CA92
  • secondary: #C48D7E
  • accent: #939DB0
  • detail: #B09B87
  • shadow: #3F3E4A

Coloring tips

  • Shade the main color (#E9CA92) with the shadow color (#3F3E4A): 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 (#939DB0) sparingly, on small spots that should catch the eye.
  • Blend the accent (#939DB0) into the detail color (#B09B87) for a soft transition.
  • Blend the main color (#E9CA92) into the highlight (#F3E7CD) 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.