Winter Solstice (bolder)

Winter Solstice (bolder) color palette: A bolder take on “Winter Solstice”: richer colors and deeper shadows. Evergreen, dried grass gold, rosehip red and…

A bolder take on “Winter Solstice”: richer colors and deeper shadows. Evergreen, dried grass gold, rosehip red and frosty grey.

Colors

  • background: #EEF0F2
  • main: #3E7870
  • secondary: #B59138
  • accent: #93111E
  • detail: #91AFBF
  • shadow: #151D22

Coloring tips

  • Shade the main color (#3E7870) with the shadow color (#151D22): color light first, then add the dark only in the deepest spots.
  • Keep the background (#EEF0F2) for the lightest parts and highlights, or leave the paper white there.
  • Use the accent (#93111E) sparingly, on small spots that should catch the eye.
  • Blend the second color (#B59138) into the detail color (#91AFBF) for a soft transition.
  • Blend while the ink is still wet, from dark to light, with small circles or short strokes.

A variant of Winter Solstice.

Theme: Holidays, winter.