Pixel Art Game Palette
About This Color Palette
Creating a color palette inspired by the atmospheric and emotional depth of games like Ico, Shadow of The Colossus, and The Last Guardian requires a focus on earthy tones, muted colors, and soft pastels that evoke a sense of nostalgia and adventure. Below is a curated selection of 50 colors suitable for pixel art, reflecting the essence of these games.
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1. Misty Blue -
#A4C8E1
- A soft, serene blue reminiscent of distant skies.
2. Stone Grey -
#B7B7B7
- A neutral grey representing ancient stone structures.
3. Warm Sand -
#D9CBAE
- A warm beige that evokes sandy landscapes.
4. Forest Green -
#4A7C4D
- A deep, earthy green reflecting lush environments.
5. Twilight Purple -
#5B4B8A
- A muted purple symbolizing dusk and twilight.
6. Sunlit Amber -
#E2B300
- A warm, golden amber that captures sunlight.
7. Rusty Red -
#A34A2B
- A rich, rusty red that adds warmth and depth.
8. Ocean Teal -
#007C7A
- A vibrant teal that mirrors the ocean’s depths.
9. Cool Slate -
#4D6A83
- A cool blue-grey that adds a touch of calm.
10. Dusty Rose -
#C1A6B7
- A soft, muted pink that brings warmth to design.
11. Cloud White -
#F2F2F2
- A light, airy white for highlights and details.
12. Olive Drab -
#4B4C3A
- A muted olive that reflects nature and earthiness.
13. Deep Charcoal -
#2E2E2E
- A dark charcoal for shadows and depth.
14. Pale Peach -
#F5D7A0
- A gentle peach color that adds softness.
15. Deep Sea Blue -
#003B5C
- A rich blue for depth and mystery.
16. Soft Lavender -
#D3C6E5
- A light lavender for gentle highlights.
17. Harvest Gold -
#DABF7E
- A warm gold that brings a sense of richness.
18. Earthy Brown -
#8A5B3E
- A warm brown representing the earth.
19. Foggy Grey -
#D9D9D9
- A light grey for subtle backgrounds.
20. Coral Pink -
#FF6F61
- A soft coral that adds a pop of color.
21. Night Sky -
#1B1F4B
- A deep navy blue reminiscent of starry nights.
22. Misty Green -
#A4BBA1
- A soft green that feels organic and fresh.
23. Blush Beige -
#E8CFC4
- A warm beige with a hint of blush.
24. Sienna Brown -
#6A4E37
- A warm brown for rich, earthy tones.
25. Light Aqua -
#A1D4D3
- A soft aqua that feels refreshing.
26. Silver Grey -
#C0C0C0
- A metallic grey for accents.
27. Vintage Red -
#B74C4C
- A muted, vintage red for warmth.
28. Cool Mint -
#A0E0E0
- A refreshing mint for highlights.
29. Dusk Blue -
#3B4D85
- A dark blue capturing the essence of dusk.
30. Wheat Yellow -
#E3C39B
- A soft yellow like sunlit fields.
31. Charred Black -
#1A1A1A
- A deep black for the darkest shadows.
32. Misty Lavender -
#E1D6E1
- A gentle lavender for highlights.
33. Forest Floor -
#5B4A3A
- An earthy brown-green for grounding.
34. Light Khaki -
#D1C6B9
- A light, warm khaki for soft backgrounds.
35. Cerulean Sky -
#A8D8E9
- A bright cerulean for sky elements.
36. Berry Purple -
#7B4B7E
- A rich berry color for depth.
37. Warm Coral -
#FF7F50
- A vibrant coral for focal points.
38. Dusty Olive -
#7D7C5B
- A muted olive for subtle detailing.
39. Soft Mint -
#C5E1D8
- A gentle mint for highlights.
40. Shadow Grey -
#7D7D7D
- A medium grey for versatile shading.
41. Rustic Orange -
#D57C2A
- A warm orange for accents.
42. Gentle Lilac -
#E0C9E0
- A soft lilac for delicate elements.
43. Amber Brown -
#A65E2E
- A rich amber color for warmth.
44. Pale Sky -
#B0D0E6
- A soft sky blue for airy backgrounds.
45. Earthy Tan -
#D9C6A4
- A warm tan for natural elements.
46. Dusky Plum -
#5C3D6C
- A deep plum for contrast and depth.
47. Warm Grey -
#B2B2B2
- A warm grey for neutral accents.
48. Bright Apricot -
#FFB58C
- A fresh apricot for cheerful highlights.
49. Icy Blue -
#A0C4E5
- A cool blue for icy elements.
50. Faded Indigo -
#4B4B89
- A soft indigo for a touch of mystery.
Palette Description:
This palette captures the essence of adventure and exploration found in the three games. It encompasses a range of muted and earthy tones, making it perfect for pixel art that requires depth and emotional resonance. The colors can be used to convey landscapes, characters, and atmospheric elements effectively.
Composition Techniques:
- Contrast: Use darker shades like “Deep Charcoal” and “Night Sky” against lighter colors like “Cloud White” and “Pale Peach” to create focal points and enhance readability.
- Layering: Combine soft pastels such as “Dusty Rose” and “Soft Lavender” with deeper tones like “Rusty Red” and “Forest Green” to add richness and dimension.
- Gradients: Utilize colors like “Misty Blue” and “Ocean Teal” in gradients to depict skies or water, enhancing the sense of depth and atmosphere.
- Highlights & Shadows: Use lighter colors like “Foggy Grey” for highlights on surfaces and darker shades like “Charred Black” for shadows to create a three-dimensional effect.
Would you like to explore specific colors for character design, or do you have any particular scenes or elements in mind that you’d like to focus on?
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Misty Blue
#A4C8E1
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(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Stone Grey
#B7B7B7
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(Mixed with black - darker)Warm Sand
#D9CBAE
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(Mixed with black - darker)Forest Green
#4A7C4D
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(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Twilight Purple
#5B4B8A
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(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Sunlit Amber
#E2B300
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(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Rusty Red
#A34A2B
Tints
(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Ocean Teal
#007C7A
Tints
(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Cool Slate
#4D6A83
Tints
(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Cloud White
#F2F2F2
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(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Olive Drab
#4B4C3A
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(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Deep Charcoal
#2E2E2E
Tints
(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Pale Peach
#F5D7A0
Tints
(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Deep Sea Blue
#003B5C
Tints
(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Soft Lavender
#D3C6E5
Tints
(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Harvest Gold
#DABF7E
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(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Earthy Brown
#8A5B3E
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(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Foggy Grey
#D9D9D9
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(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Pastel Red
#FF6F61
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(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Night Sky
#1B1F4B
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(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Misty Green
#A4BBA1
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(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Blush Beige
#E8CFC4
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(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Sienna Brown
#6A4E37
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(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Light Aqua
#A1D4D3
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(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Silver Grey
#C0C0C0
Tints
(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Vintage Red
#B74C4C
Tints
(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Cool Mint
#A0E0E0
Tints
(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Dusk Blue
#3B4D85
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(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Charred Black
#1A1A1A
Tints
(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Misty Lavender
#E1D6E1
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(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Forest Floor
#5B4A3A
Tints
(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Light Khaki
#D1C6B9
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(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Cerulean Sky
#A8D8E9
Tints
(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Berry Purple
#7B4B7E
Tints
(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
Shades
(Mixed with black - darker)Warm Coral
#FF7F50
Tints
(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
Shades
(Mixed with black - darker)Dusty Olive
#7D7C5B
Tints
(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Soft Mint
#C5E1D8
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(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Grey
#7D7D7D
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(Mixed with black - darker)Rustic Orange
#D57C2A
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(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Gentle Lilac
#E0C9E0
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(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Amber Brown
#A65E2E
Tints
(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
Shades
(Mixed with black - darker)Pale Sky
#B0D0E6
Tints
(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Earthy Tan
#D9C6A4
Tints
(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
Shades
(Mixed with black - darker)Dusky Plum
#5C3D6C
Tints
(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Warm Grey
#B2B2B2
Tints
(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Bright Apricot
#FFB58C
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(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Icy Blue
#A0C4E5
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(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Lily
#C1A6B7
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(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Twilight
#4B4B89
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(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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(Mixed with black - darker)Tostada
#E3C39B
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(Mixed with white - lighter)Original
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