Palette

Aegean Faded Fresco

Evokes the sun-drenched, time-worn beauty of ancient Mediterranean frescoes and natural stone.

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A bolder treatment that stretches the primary and secondary colors across a full gradient banner.

Data visualization

#E0C79A#A68F6B#736C5C#C4795B#F2EDE5

Palette guide

How to use Aegean Faded Fresco

Overview

The Aegean Faded Fresco palette evokes the sun-drenched, time-worn beauty of ancient Mediterranean frescoes and natural stone. This earthy collection features a warm beige #E0C79A, a muted terracotta #C4795B, a deep olive-brown #736C5C, a rich sienna #A68F6B, and a near-white #F2EDE5. It's ideal for designers aiming to create a sense of history, warmth, and rustic elegance. Developers will find these robust hex codes suitable for conveying a natural, aged aesthetic across various digital and print applications, from heritage brands to organic product lines.

Best used for

Art and history websites
Rustic brand identities
Mediterranean restaurant decor
Earthy product packaging
Historic preservation projects
Boutique hotel branding

Suggested color roles

primary

Use #A68F6B as a grounding primary color, reminiscent of aged timber or rich earth.

secondary

Employ #E0C79A for large background areas or secondary sections, offering a warm, inviting canvas.

accent

Apply #C4795B sparingly for calls to action or key highlights, adding a touch of rustic warmth.

background

Utilize #F2EDE5 for clean, breathable backgrounds, mimicking sun-bleached plaster.

text

A deep brown like #493C2C or #736C5C works well on lighter shades, and white on #736C5C for contrast.

Accessibility notes

Ensure high contrast between #736C5C and #F2EDE5 for text readability.
Avoid using #E0C79A on #F2EDE5 for text; the contrast will be too low.
When using #C4795B for text, ensure the background is light enough, like #F2EDE5, for WCAG AA compliance.
Consider using a bold font for lighter colors (e.g., #E0C79A) when used as subheadings against darker backgrounds.

Recommended combinations

Ancient Plaster

For a soft, layered background reminiscent of old walls.

#F2EDE5 · #E0C79A · #A68F6B

Terracotta Earth

Ideal for creating depth and warmth in textural elements or illustrations.

#A68F6B · #C4795B · #736C5C

Sun-Kissed Stone

Effective for headers or footers, blending light and dark earthy tones.

#F2EDE5 · #C4795B · #736C5C

CSS variables

:root {
  --aegean-faded-fresco-1: #E0C79A;
  --aegean-faded-fresco-2: #A68F6B;
  --aegean-faded-fresco-3: #736C5C;
  --aegean-faded-fresco-4: #C4795B;
  --aegean-faded-fresco-5: #F2EDE5;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "aegean-faded-fresco": {
        1: "#E0C79A",
        2: "#A68F6B",
        3: "#736C5C",
        4: "#C4795B",
        5: "#F2EDE5",
      }
    }
  }
}

Hex values

Color 1#E0C79A

Color 2#A68F6B

Color 3#736C5C

Color 4#C4795B

Color 5#F2EDE5

Accessibility

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