Hedgehog in the Leaves (bolder)

Hedgehog in the Leaves (bolder) color palette: A bolder take on “Hedgehog in the Leaves”: richer colors and deeper shadows. Spiny brown, a cream nose, red…

A bolder take on “Hedgehog in the Leaves”: richer colors and deeper shadows. Spiny brown, a cream nose, red leaves and a dark berry.

Colors

  • background: #FAF4EA
  • main: #9B5C25
  • secondary: #E6C293
  • accent: #C14025
  • detail: #396310
  • shadow: #1F110E

Coloring tips

  • Shade the main color (#9B5C25) with the shadow color (#1F110E): 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 (#C14025) sparingly, on small spots that should catch the eye.
  • Blend the main color (#9B5C25) into the accent (#C14025) for a soft transition.
  • Blend while the ink is still wet, from dark to light, with small circles or short strokes.

A variant of Hedgehog in the Leaves.

Theme: Animals & Characters.