Lantern Walk (softer)

Lantern Walk (softer) color palette: A softer, lighter take on “Lantern Walk”: calm colors that are easy to blend. Glowing paper lanterns in amber, orange and…

A softer, lighter take on “Lantern Walk”: calm colors that are easy to blend. Glowing paper lanterns in amber, orange and yellow on a blue evening.

Colors

  • highlight: #F7EBD6
  • main: #F1C28B
  • secondary: #EC9A85
  • accent: #F1DA9C
  • detail: #7C8AA6
  • shadow: #3B3B4F

Coloring tips

  • Shade the main color (#F1C28B) with the shadow color (#3B3B4F): color light first, then add the dark only in the deepest spots.
  • Keep the highlight (#F7EBD6) for the lightest parts and highlights, or leave the paper white there.
  • Use the accent (#F1DA9C) sparingly, on small spots that should catch the eye.
  • Blend the accent (#F1DA9C) into the highlight (#F7EBD6) for a soft transition.
  • Blend the second color (#EC9A85) into the main color (#F1C28B) for a soft transition.
  • Blend while the ink is still wet, from dark to light, with small circles or short strokes.

A variant of Lantern Walk.

Theme: Holidays, autumn.