a pastel-pumpkin-inspired color palette



Did you know that pumpkins are one of my favorite things to draw? I love the variety of shapes and sizes, the twisty stems, the full spectrum of hues…all of it! The best part is, they’re somewhat symmetrical without being perfect. This means you can make each side roughly the same, and you don’t have to stress about super smooth strokes. If you’ve ever wanted to improve your drawing skills, I highly recommend starting out with pumpkins!

On Wednesday, I shared my pumpkin illustration on Instagram and asked you to vote on your favorite color combo. The soft rainbow hues (left) won by a surprisingly small margin (33% vs. 30% in my stories) to the darker green-grays (right).

Pastel Rainbow Hues | © Akula Kreative

Darker Green-Grays |  © Akula Kreative

Thank you to everyone who shared their input! If you’re interested in a color sheet for the darker green palette, let me know!

Pastel Rainbow Pumpkins | © Akula Kreative

Happy Friday!



You can now download a free printable PDF of this color palette that includes values for print (CMYK) and web (HEX, RGB, HSL) - as well as the closest Pantone matches for coated and uncoated stock! It’s everything you need to recreate this color combo on your own.


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Nikki Mihalik

I create branding and websites exclusively for interior designers, builders, and design-led visionaries who are ready for a full waitlist with press requests. No two brands are alike, but my signature style focuses on clean lines without sacrificing detail. My clients have been featured in Architectural Digest, BOH, Martha Stewart, and more.

http://www.akulakreative.com
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