Old Love Letters

Old Love Letters color palette: Yellowed paper, ink blue, a dried rose and sepia. HEX #F1EADD, #2F4A73, #B9657A, #C9B48C, #8A9AA8, #2A2522.

Yellowed paper, ink blue, a dried rose and sepia.

Colors

  • background: #F1EADD
  • main: #2F4A73
  • secondary: #B9657A
  • accent: #C9B48C
  • detail: #8A9AA8
  • shadow: #2A2522

Coloring tips

  • Shade the main color (#2F4A73) with the shadow color (#2A2522): color light first, then add the dark only in the deepest spots.
  • Keep the background (#F1EADD) for the lightest parts and highlights, or leave the paper white there.
  • Use the accent (#C9B48C) sparingly, on small spots that should catch the eye.
  • Blend the detail color (#8A9AA8) into the accent (#C9B48C) for a soft transition.
  • Blend the shadow color (#2A2522) into the main color (#2F4A73) for a soft transition.
  • Blend while the ink is still wet, from dark to light, with small circles or short strokes.

Theme: Moods & Emotions.