Spring Cottage (bolder)

Spring Cottage (bolder) color palette: A bolder take on “Spring Cottage”: richer colors and deeper shadows. A dusty rose door, sage shutters, straw and blue…

A bolder take on “Spring Cottage”: richer colors and deeper shadows. A dusty rose door, sage shutters, straw and blue window frames.

Colors

  • background: #F7F1E6
  • main: #E7B7AA
  • secondary: #86B082
  • accent: #F0C774
  • detail: #729DCE
  • shadow: #513F35

Coloring tips

  • Shade the main color (#E7B7AA) with the shadow color (#513F35): color light first, then add the dark only in the deepest spots.
  • Keep the background (#F7F1E6) for the lightest parts and highlights, or leave the paper white there.
  • Use the accent (#F0C774) sparingly, on small spots that should catch the eye.
  • Blend the main color (#E7B7AA) into the accent (#F0C774) for a soft transition.
  • Blend the detail color (#729DCE) into the second color (#86B082) for a soft transition.
  • Blend while the ink is still wet, from dark to light, with small circles or short strokes.

A variant of Spring Cottage.

Theme: Seasons, spring.