Old Polaroid (bolder)

Old Polaroid (bolder) color palette: A bolder take on “Old Polaroid”: richer colors and deeper shadows. Warm faded tones of a seventies photo: tan, teal…

A bolder take on “Old Polaroid”: richer colors and deeper shadows. Warm faded tones of a seventies photo: tan, teal, mustard and rose.

Colors

  • background: #F3ECDF
  • main: #D88536
  • secondary: #6F9E99
  • accent: #DFB136
  • detail: #B36466
  • shadow: #372B24

Coloring tips

  • Shade the main color (#D88536) with the shadow color (#372B24): color light first, then add the dark only in the deepest spots.
  • Keep the background (#F3ECDF) for the lightest parts and highlights, or leave the paper white there.
  • Use the accent (#DFB136) sparingly, on small spots that should catch the eye.
  • Blend the main color (#D88536) into the accent (#DFB136) for a soft transition.
  • Blend the detail color (#B36466) into the second color (#6F9E99) for a soft transition.
  • Blend while the ink is still wet, from dark to light, with small circles or short strokes.

A variant of Old Polaroid.

Theme: Moods & Emotions.