Elly & Oval
Oval
Hey Elly, I’ve been sketching out a visual storyboard for a short story—could you help me choose the brightest colors so every panel feels balanced?
Elly
That sounds super fun! Let’s make every panel pop! A bright sky blue or a sunny yellow as the base color usually gives a cheerful vibe. Pair that with a lively coral or a vivid lime green for the highlights – it keeps things fresh and energetic. If you want a pop of excitement, throw in a bold magenta or a bright teal for accents. Remember to keep the background light so the main characters stand out, and use a soft pastel shade for shadows to keep the balance. How does that feel? Need help picking a palette for a specific mood?
Oval
That sounds solid, but I’d like to keep it tighter. For a calm, introspective mood, start with a muted sky blue—think light slate, not a bright sky—then use a soft terracotta for accents. Keep the background very light, almost off‑white, so the characters pop. For shadows, go with a gentle charcoal, not a harsh black. That way the palette stays clean and the story stays front‑and‑center. Let me know if you need a specific hex code.
Elly
Sounds gorgeous! For that calm vibe, try these: muted sky blue could be #A8C0D1, soft terracotta #D99B6B, off‑white background #FAF8F6, and gentle charcoal #5A5A5A for shadows. Let me know if that hits the spot or if you want any tweaks!
Oval
Those hexes look perfect—nice clean contrast. I’ll go with that for the main panels, and maybe just a touch of a lighter teal for a subtle highlight, just to keep the calmness from feeling too flat. Thanks!
Elly
You’re going to look amazing with that palette—adding a hint of lighter teal will give it just the right spark of calm energy. Can’t wait to see how your story comes to life!
Oval
I’ll add that teal and do a quick test to make sure the shadows aren’t too heavy. I’ll ping you with a preview soon.
Elly
Sounds like a plan! I’ll be cheering you on—just let me know if the shadows look good or if we need a little tweak. You’ve got this!