Tide Pools (bolder)

Tide Pools (bolder) color palette: A bolder take on “Tide Pools”: richer colors and deeper shadows. Sea water, coral-pink anemones, deep blue pools and wet…

A bolder take on “Tide Pools”: richer colors and deeper shadows. Sea water, coral-pink anemones, deep blue pools and wet sand.

Colors

  • background: #F2F6F4
  • main: #16919F
  • secondary: #EF8F67
  • accent: #07526B
  • detail: #C1A67C
  • shadow: #0D1E26

Coloring tips

  • Shade the main color (#16919F) with the shadow color (#0D1E26): color light first, then add the dark only in the deepest spots.
  • Keep the background (#F2F6F4) for the lightest parts and highlights, or leave the paper white there.
  • Use the accent (#07526B) sparingly, on small spots that should catch the eye.
  • Blend the detail color (#C1A67C) into the second color (#EF8F67) for a soft transition.
  • Blend the shadow color (#0D1E26) into the accent (#07526B) for a soft transition.
  • Blend while the ink is still wet, from dark to light, with small circles or short strokes.

A variant of Tide Pools.

Theme: Nature & Flowers.