an ombré-watercolor-inspired color palette

color inspiration
Written By Nikki Mihalik

I chuckle every time I hear the term ombré. It's as if saying "gradient" is passé even though it's pretty much the same thing.

This week's color inspiration comes from a scan of a watercolor test sheet. (I like to do little warm-up exercises before diving into things.) What I love about this gradient is that it's a mix of purple, plum, mauve, and pink. Not too purply, not too pinky. Colorful yet soft.

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Happy Friday!

Nikki Mihalik

Hi! I’m Nikki, the Creative Director and Principal Designer at Akula Kreative, a graphic + web + print design studio based in Houston, Texas. Over the past 11 years, I have branded hundreds of businesses, from seven-figure-start-ups to one-woman-shows. I am obsessed with design, passionate about paper goods, and love to create beautiful, intentional brands that allow busy entrepreneurs to hustle less and play more.

http://www.akulakreative.com
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