Scandinavian Christmas (bolder)

Scandinavian Christmas (bolder) color palette: A bolder take on “Scandinavian Christmas”: richer colors and deeper shadows. Linen, berry red, eucalyptus green…

A bolder take on “Scandinavian Christmas”: richer colors and deeper shadows. Linen, berry red, eucalyptus green and straw gold.

Colors

  • background: #F6F3EE
  • main: #C2B39E
  • secondary: #9E1423
  • accent: #467256
  • detail: #D6B15C
  • shadow: #201F1D

Coloring tips

  • Shade the main color (#C2B39E) with the shadow color (#201F1D): color light first, then add the dark only in the deepest spots.
  • Keep the background (#F6F3EE) for the lightest parts and highlights, or leave the paper white there.
  • Use the accent (#467256) sparingly, on small spots that should catch the eye.
  • Blend the main color (#C2B39E) into the detail color (#D6B15C) for a soft transition.
  • Blend while the ink is still wet, from dark to light, with small circles or short strokes.

A variant of Scandinavian Christmas.

Theme: Holidays, winter.