Pastel colors are a softer version of bright colors and they typically appear light, pale and soft. People often associate pastels with the colors of Easter eggs, watercolor paintings and the magic of a summer beach day.
Pastels come in different shades, such as blues, greens, pinks, yellows, oranges and purples. The colors differ in shade because they all have different proportions of the three primary colors - red, blue, and yellow. Each pastel shade also has a tinge of white or black added to it, creating a richer and more subdued tone.
In general, pastels can be described as having a muted or dusty quality, but the exact shade of each color is determined by how much of each hue is added. For example, if a baby blue pastel is needed, more blue and less yellow and red will be used.
If you want to find inspiration for your pastel color palette, there are plenty of beautiful images online. You can look at photos of furniture, walls, flowers and accessories to find the perfect shade of pastel for your project. Most online color libraries also have samples of the different shades of pastel. There are also some great pastel palettes here: https://www.stylebyemilyhenderson.com/blog/10-piece-pastel-color-palette/
