Hedgehog in the Leaves

Hedgehog in the Leaves color palette: Spiny brown, a cream nose, red leaves and a dark berry. HEX #FAF4EA, #9A6F4E, #E9D2B4, #C8553D, #4E6B3A, #2A1D1A.

Spiny brown, a cream nose, red leaves and a dark berry.

Colors

  • background: #FAF4EA
  • main: #9A6F4E
  • secondary: #E9D2B4
  • accent: #C8553D
  • detail: #4E6B3A
  • shadow: #2A1D1A

Coloring tips

  • Shade the main color (#9A6F4E) with the shadow color (#2A1D1A): color light first, then add the dark only in the deepest spots.
  • Keep the background (#FAF4EA) for the lightest parts and highlights, or leave the paper white there.
  • Use the accent (#C8553D) sparingly, on small spots that should catch the eye.
  • Blend the main color (#9A6F4E) into the accent (#C8553D) for a soft transition.
  • Blend while the ink is still wet, from dark to light, with small circles or short strokes.

Theme: Animals & Characters.