Into the mouth of flame
Artwork: Nightmare Tales by Pierre Deschamps (ArtStation)
Color Harmony: Analogous
Key Color: Orange
Link to Palette: Colors on coolors.co
In Nightmare Tales by Pierre Deschamps, fire doesn't just illuminate—it consumes. The orange glow of the dragon’s throat is the key color, flanked by rich browns, dark reds, and pale yellow flames. All sit closely on the color wheel, forming an analogous harmony that heightens the tension without ever feeling chaotic.
This closeness of hue enhances the oppressive atmosphere. There’s no cool color to offer relief—only varying intensities of heat and shadow. The knight, almost lost in the frame, stands in stark contrast not through color but through scale. It’s a scene where color isn’t used to highlight the hero, but to amplify the threat.
