Quiet Pastels (bolder)

Quiet Pastels (bolder) color palette: A bolder take on “Quiet Pastels”: richer colors and deeper shadows. Greyed blue, rose, sage and lilac: pastels that…

A bolder take on “Quiet Pastels”: richer colors and deeper shadows. Greyed blue, rose, sage and lilac: pastels that never shout.

Colors

background: #F7F4F2
main: #85A8DB
secondary: #E58793
accent: #A0C26A
detail: #9878D0
shadow: #3C384F

Coloring tips

Shade the main color (#85A8DB) with the shadow color (#3C384F): color light first, then add the dark only in the deepest spots.
Keep the background (#F7F4F2) for the lightest parts and highlights, or leave the paper white there.
Use the accent (#A0C26A) sparingly, on small spots that should catch the eye.
Blend the detail color (#9878D0) into the main color (#85A8DB) for a soft transition.
Blend while the ink is still wet, from dark to light, with small circles or short strokes.

A variant of Quiet Pastels.

Theme: Color Styles.