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American Realism Palette 11

Penumbral Bister
Penumbral Partial shadow - the transitional zone between light and full dark, soft-edged.
Bister Dark warm brown - a traditional ink and wash pigment made from wood soot.
American Realism Palette 11 - Penumbral Bister

Color Composition

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Colors
#352E29
20.90%
#191616
20.30%
#59544D
12.50%
#888072
10.50%
#583727
8.30%
#695F3E
7.30%
#BCAB7D
6.20%
#C3C3B7
5.70%
#AD6B41
5.30%
#B1B161
3.00%

Palette Analysis

American Realism keeps values measured and balanced, a hallmark of tonal restraint. Neither warm nor cool has the upper hand here; the equilibrium between the two generates the palette's visual energy. Muted throughout, the palette achieves its effects through value and temperature rather than chromatic force. The saturated accent, #B1B161, registers at 3.0% - sparse enough to feel like a deliberate surprise. The full value range is 61 units: broad enough to build convincing three-dimensional form.

Example use cases

  • film & entertainment
  • fine dining
  • spirits branding
  • menswear
  • theater design

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