Retro Diner (blending set)

Retro Diner (blending set) color palette: “Retro Diner” as a blending set: extra in-between shades for soft transitions. Cherry red, diner teal, mustard and…

“Retro Diner” as a blending set: extra in-between shades for soft transitions. Cherry red, diner teal, mustard and milkshake pink.

Colors

  • background: #FDF3E1
  • main: #E04F3F
  • secondary: #47A6A0
  • accent: #F2C14E
  • detail: #F6B8B0
  • shadow: #2D2A32
  • highlight: #FCA293
  • detail: #83413D
  • detail: #9BCFCA
  • detail: #F5D89B

Coloring tips

  • Shade the main color (#E04F3F) with the shadow color (#2D2A32): color light first, then add the dark only in the deepest spots.
  • Keep the background (#FDF3E1) for the lightest parts and highlights, or leave the paper white there.
  • Use the accent (#F2C14E) sparingly, on small spots that should catch the eye.
  • Blend the accent (#F2C14E) into the detail color (#F5D89B) for a soft transition.
  • Blend the detail color (#9BCFCA) into the detail color (#F6B8B0) for a soft transition.
  • Blend while the ink is still wet, from dark to light, with small circles or short strokes.

A variant of Retro Diner.

Theme: Color Styles.