Nordic Winter (softer)

Nordic Winter (softer) color palette: A softer, lighter take on “Nordic Winter”: calm colors that are easy to blend. Stone greys, fjord blue-grey and a single…

A softer, lighter take on “Nordic Winter”: calm colors that are easy to blend. Stone greys, fjord blue-grey and a single red accent.

Colors

  • background: #F2F2EF
  • main: #D5D9DA
  • secondary: #B2BEC1
  • accent: #CF8986
  • detail: #7E898D
  • shadow: #3A4346

Coloring tips

  • Shade the main color (#D5D9DA) with the shadow color (#3A4346): color light first, then add the dark only in the deepest spots.
  • Keep the background (#F2F2EF) for the lightest parts and highlights, or leave the paper white there.
  • Use the accent (#CF8986) sparingly, on small spots that should catch the eye.
  • Blend the second color (#B2BEC1) into the main color (#D5D9DA) for a soft transition.
  • Blend the detail color (#7E898D) into the accent (#CF8986) for a soft transition.
  • Blend while the ink is still wet, from dark to light, with small circles or short strokes.

A variant of Nordic Winter.

Theme: Seasons, winter.