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Painted koi, scalloped rim and striped pedestal

The selected Ocean Tide A Dopo candle uses its vessel as the main graphic surface. A pink and burgundy koi swims across pale mint ceramic, surrounded by small yellow stars. Burgundy scallops at the rim and vertical stripes at the short foot turn the container into a decorated object rather than a conventional labeled jar. The nearby illustrated matchbox reinforces the motif, but it is a separate accessory in the photograph. The study focuses on this 8 oz presentation, with its unlettered visible vessel face and display-oriented silhouette.

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Candles & home scent
Light pack
Maximalist pattern
Playful colour

About this study

Ocean Tide A Dopo 8 oz koi vessel in the selected official lifestyle image; companion matchbox is separate context.

A Dopo Ocean Tide Koi Candle

Sources & evidence · Reviewed 2026-10-19

Color Palette

Approximate colours interpreted from photography. These are screen references, not official brand colours or print specifications.

Pack body

Pale mint ground
#CAD3B6
Quiet vessel ground allowing the fish and edge decoration to read clearly. Warm scene lighting shifts the apparent hue.

Accent

Burgundy red
#A33E36
Fish outlines and scale alternation, upper scallops and lower stripes; the principal linking color.
Rose pink
#D88D9F
Fish head and alternating scales, echoed at the pedestal.
Mustard star
#D9B54F
Small scattered stars and details within the koi, adding punctuation without competing with the larger fish.

Typography

Suggested visual alternatives, not confirmed brand typefaces. Any scale below is an illustrative estimate.

The vessel communicates through illustration first. A companion label or carton would need to supply producer, scent and amount without obscuring the koi. Keep accessory quantity copy distinct from candle weight: the photographed match count is not the candle size.

Fonts

Companion scent heading
Bree Serif
Looks like
Characterful moderate-contrast serif
Type
Serif
Weight
Regular 400
Case
Title case
Tracking
Neutral, with generous surrounding space.
Fallback
Georgia, serif
A proposed original scent title on a hangtag or carton, chosen for rounded character that can sit alongside hand-painted motifs. No such heading is claimed visible on this vessel.
Functional companion information
Archivo
Looks like
Sturdy readable sans
Type
Grotesque sans-serif
Weight
Regular 400 / Bold 700
Case
Uppercase short labels; sentence case instructions
Tracking
Slightly open for brief quantity labels.
Fallback
Arial, sans-serif
Weight, safety and accessory information on a separate practical surface. Use enough contrast and scale that the exuberant illustration does not force essential text into miniature type.

Structure & Proportions

Visual proportions and finish previews are illustrative. Confirmed construction details and uncertainties are distinguished in the study notes.

Proportions

Purpose	Value	Preview
Illustration field	The rounded belly takes most of the visible height; the foot is substantially shorter and acts as a visual plinth. No dimensions are inferred.	—
Motif scale	One dominant fish spans much of the front curve, with smaller stars providing rhythm rather than a uniform all-over density.	—
Edge treatment	Broad rounded scallops are large enough to read as a continuous rim from a distance. The narrower base stripes create a different, faster rhythm.	—

Shapes

Element	Value	Preview
Vessel body	Soft rounded container above a compact supporting foot.
Rim rhythm	Repeated painted semicircular scallops, not a physically scalloped cut edge.
Star punctuation	Small yellow star motifs distributed around the fish.

Finishes

Reflective decorated ceramic
Body, rim and pedestal; exact glaze unspecified · gloss

Formats and materials


Formats	Rounded candle vessel with an open circular mouth, gently curving lower body and short flared pedestal., The official product is listed at 8 oz. The photograph shows a lit candle beside a separately illustrated matchbox; it does not establish an included gift set.
Materials	Paddywax explicitly describes a hand-painted ceramic vessel for this product. The visible glossy reflections are consistent with a finished ceramic surface, but glaze composition and firing process are unspecified., Wax composition, wick specification and any hidden vessel markings were not established from the consulted product details. The warm interior and flame do not identify those materials.
Closures	The candle is shown open and burning. No lid, protective cover or shipping closure is visible, so none is specified. The short pedestal is part of the visible vessel silhouette, not an attached cap.
Decoration	A large curved koi motif occupies the front-facing body while stars fill selected gaps., Scallops form a broad ornamental rim; alternating vertical color marks frame the short foot., The adjacent matchbox repeats fish, stars and a striped border on a flat rectangular format.

Front Panel

Schematic reading order. The diagram’s zone heights do not represent measured artwork proportions.

There is no conventional front text label on the visible candle. Treat the koi as the hero, the scalloped rim as an upper frame and the striped foot as the lower frame. The composition remains coherent when the vessel is used as decor because it does not depend on a large front sales panel.

Zone	Content
Upper rim	Burgundy painted scallops descend onto the mint body while the opening remains circular.
Central body	Pink and burgundy fish, scale pattern, flowing fins and scattered yellow stars.
Pedestal	Alternating rose and burgundy vertical marks tie the support back to the fish colors.
Separate accessory	Illustrated matchbox has a central quantity banner and border. It is visible context rather than a verified candle carton or included component.

Range System

The official page presents multiple A Dopo scents with different illustrated vessels. For this study, the supported principle is a recurring decorated ceramic object with motif-led variants; precise universal color or shape rules are not established. Ocean Tide is the selected koi presentation.

Keep one recognizable large creature motif rather than shrinking many competing illustrations into the same small vessel.
Repeat selected colors at the rim and foot so an individual scent feels complete as an object.
Translate a motif onto a companion accessory through a different composition instead of merely cropping the curved-vessel artwork.

Back of Pack & Shelf

The vessel base and opposite side are not shown, and the visible fish face carries no readable product information. The actual safety label and scent identification positions remain unknown.

For an original candle, plan a clear safety and product-information surface after reviewing the vessel dimensions and applicable requirements.
Keep candle weight distinct from the count printed on any matching accessory.
Do not infer food-contact suitability or a refill program from a ceramic material description.

On shelf

The foot and scalloped band make a recognizable silhouette-plus-pattern combination even before the viewer reads a scent name. The image-rich body offers display value after burning; Paddywax explicitly suggests repurposing the vessel for storage or decoration. That source supports reuse intent, not verified refill compatibility or food-safe reuse. In a catalogue, show enough of the foot to distinguish this object from a standard cylindrical candle jar.

Imagery

The official photograph uses a warm domestic vignette: lit candle, open matchbox, patterned background vase and decorative furniture. It demonstrates how the candle sits among interior objects and makes the glossy paint catch small highlights. The golden wallpaper and furniture dominate the image histogram but should not become the package palette. Preserve the mint, burgundy and pink relationship when extracting a reference; a neutral-light companion photograph would improve color comparison.

Guidelines

Editorial principles for an original design brief, not official brand guidelines.

Do

Use one dominant illustrated subject and smaller accents with deliberate open space.
Tie the rim and foot to colors already present in the fish artwork.
Keep accessory packaging visibly distinct from the candle vessel in catalogue descriptions.
Design product-information placement that allows the decorated face to remain useful as a display object.

Don't

Do not describe the painted scallops as a physically scalloped vessel edge.
Do not sample golden wallpaper as the main ceramic color.
Do not imply the matchbox is included or serves as the candle carton.
Do not turn suggested storage reuse into food-safety, refill or sustainability certification.

Sources & evidence

Paddywax — Ocean Tide A Dopo 8 oz Candleproduct

How this study was built

structure · Sourced fact
Official page confirms hand-painted ceramic and 8 oz designation.Paddywax — Ocean Tide A Dopo 8 oz Candle
palette · Visual observation
Mint, burgundy, pink and small yellow stars are package colors; golden room excluded.
label · Visual observation
Illustrated visible face has no readable producer or scent label.
typography · Editorial interpretation
Two alternatives proposed for original companion copy, not existing vessel attribution.
range · Sourced fact
Page lists other illustrated A Dopo scents; no universal detailed rules inferred.Paddywax — Ocean Tide A Dopo 8 oz Candle
imagery · Visual observation
Lit candle beside matching separate matchbox; domestic setting not package construction.
edition · Sourced fact
Brand suggests storage or decorative reuse, not a refill-system claim.Paddywax — Ocean Tide A Dopo 8 oz Candle

What remains unverified

No underside or safety label visible.
No lid or included accessory confirmed.
Exact glaze, wax and wick specifications not established.
Colors are approximate under warm lighting; typography suggestions are hypothetical companion alternatives.

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Warm scene lighting shifts the apparent hue. | | Burgundy red | `#A33E36` | `--color-burgundy-red` | Accent | Fish outlines and scale alternation, upper scallops and lower stripes; the principal linking color. | | Rose pink | `#D88D9F` | `--color-rose-pink` | Accent | Fish head and alternating scales, echoed at the pedestal. | | Mustard star | `#D9B54F` | `--color-mustard-star` | Accent | Small scattered stars and details within the koi, adding punctuation without competing with the larger fish. | ## Tokens — Typography The vessel communicates through illustration first. A companion label or carton would need to supply producer, scent and amount without obscuring the koi. 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No such heading is claimed visible on this vessel. ### Functional companion information — Sturdy readable sans · `--font-functional-companion-information` - **Classification:** Grotesque sans-serif - **Free lookalike:** Archivo (Google Fonts) - **Fallback:** Arial, sans-serif - **Weights:** Regular 400 / Bold 700 - **Case:** Uppercase short labels; sentence case instructions - **Tracking:** Slightly open for brief quantity labels. - **Role:** Weight, safety and accessory information on a separate practical surface. Use enough contrast and scale that the exuberant illustration does not force essential text into miniature type. ## Structure & Materials - **Formats:** Rounded candle vessel with an open circular mouth, gently curving lower body and short flared pedestal., The official product is listed at 8 oz. 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