Mid-Century Modern

Mid-Century Modern color palette: Amber, teal and burnt orange with walnut and near-black. HEX #F2E8D5, #E39B3A, #2F7F7A, #C1543A, #8A6A3E, #2B2B2B.

Amber, teal and burnt orange with walnut and near-black.

Colors

  • background: #F2E8D5
  • main: #E39B3A
  • secondary: #2F7F7A
  • accent: #C1543A
  • detail: #8A6A3E
  • shadow: #2B2B2B

Coloring tips

  • Shade the main color (#E39B3A) with the shadow color (#2B2B2B): color light first, then add the dark only in the deepest spots.
  • Keep the background (#F2E8D5) for the lightest parts and highlights, or leave the paper white there.
  • Use the accent (#C1543A) sparingly, on small spots that should catch the eye.
  • Blend the detail color (#8A6A3E) into the accent (#C1543A) for a soft transition.
  • Blend while the ink is still wet, from dark to light, with small circles or short strokes.

Theme: Interior & Lifestyle.