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Two color palettes to help you explore emotion and shape your photography style! With @adso.cc / “I’m drawn to soft, natural light, especially during overcast days. There is something about that diffused, moody atmosphere that brings out emotion in a quiet, honest way.
Misty mornings, golden hour before a storm, soft shadows — they let the cool tones in my palettes breathe while subtle warmth, like coral or golden yellow, flickers through gently.
When light softens and colors deepen, that emotion reveals itself most clearly in my work. That’s where my visual language lives:
1) One palette that speaks to this emotional journey is made up of deep ocean blue (02405e), teal-infused blue (024c68), misty cyan teal (02556d), near-black midnight (010205), and vivid coral-pink (ff5d69) - see pic. 1.
The base blue tones reflect my inner quiet - stillness, thoughtfulness, even melancholy.
Then, there’s the coral pink. In my imagery, it often comes from the moon. It’s a pulse of warmth in a cold world, like a memory breaking through. It doesn’t dominate — it disrupts just enough to remind you there’s something human underneath. That contrast — subtle or bold — gives the viewer a place to feel. For me, that’s what emotional alchemy is all about.
2) I’ve always found the blue color, with its reflective qualities, to be perfect for conveying my feelings.
Image one uses darker, more subdued blues and teals — tones that speak to solitude, quiet contemplation, and the serenity of nighttime. On the other hand, image six, with its brighter and cleaner blues like 138daf, takes a different tone. These blues give me a sense of clarity and depth, like the release after emotional turbulence. They’re still introspective, but there’s a subtle optimism to them.
In addition, the vibrant golden yellow (f9c136) coming from the light is soft, warm, and subtle — not harsh, but rather a moment of warmth in an otherwise cold scene. It symbolizes light and hope, bringing an uplifting energy without overwhelming the space. It feels like a memory of light, a fleeting golden moment that contrasts gently with the introspective blues.” @nomadict: What colors speak to your quiet moments? 🎨