Little Spring Chicks (softer)

Little Spring Chicks (softer) color palette: A softer, lighter take on “Little Spring Chicks”: calm colors that are easy to blend. Fluffy yellow chicks in…

A softer, lighter take on “Little Spring Chicks”: calm colors that are easy to blend. Fluffy yellow chicks in fresh grass with a pink egg.

Colors

  • background: #FFFBEA
  • main: #F6E6B3
  • secondary: #F2CD97
  • accent: #CCE1BB
  • detail: #F1C2BC
  • shadow: #765E47

Coloring tips

  • Shade the main color (#F6E6B3) with the shadow color (#765E47): color light first, then add the dark only in the deepest spots.
  • Keep the background (#FFFBEA) for the lightest parts and highlights, or leave the paper white there.
  • Use the accent (#CCE1BB) sparingly, on small spots that should catch the eye.
  • Blend the second color (#F2CD97) into the main color (#F6E6B3) for a soft transition.
  • Blend the detail color (#F1C2BC) into the accent (#CCE1BB) for a soft transition.
  • Blend while the ink is still wet, from dark to light, with small circles or short strokes.

A variant of Little Spring Chicks.

Theme: Seasons, spring.