Palette

Ancient Papyrus Scroll

Evokes the quiet wisdom of an aged manuscript, with soft, faded tones reminiscent of parchment and forgotten lore.

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#F8F0E3#D4C2A3#9C8F73#6F5C4F#3E3E3E

Palette guide

How to use Ancient Papyrus Scroll

Overview

The Ancient Papyrus Scroll palette elegantly captures the quiet wisdom of an aged manuscript, offering a refined blend of soft, faded tones reminiscent of parchment and forgotten lore. With a broad spectrum from the airy #F8F0E3 to the deep, grounding #3E3E3E, including versatile mid-tones like #D4C2A3, #9C8F73, and #6F5C4F, this palette is inherently elegant. Designers can utilize these hues to create sophisticated, vintage-inspired interfaces or branding that conveys depth, history, and a timeless, distinguished appeal.

Best used for

Luxury brand identity and websites
Editorial design for high-end publications
Academic and historical society platforms
Vintage-inspired product packaging
High-end real estate or interior design portfolios
Elegant digital art and photography displays

Suggested color roles

primary

Utilize #3E3E3E for main headings, primary calls to action, or key navigational elements to provide strong visual anchors.

secondary

Employ #6F5C4F for subheadings, secondary buttons, or footer backgrounds, offering a deep, complementary brown.

accent

Introduce #9C8F73 sparingly for subtle highlights, decorative elements, or interactive states, adding a muted, earthy accent.

background

Apply #F8F0E3 as a clean, aged parchment-like background, providing excellent contrast for darker text.

text

For body text, #3E3E3E offers optimal readability on lighter backgrounds like #F8F0E3, embodying the palette's elegant, historic feel.

Accessibility notes

The contrast between #3E3E3E and #F8F0E3 is excellent for text readability, meeting WCAG AAA standards.
Ensure sufficient contrast when using mid-tones like #9C8F73 or #6F5C4F for text on other mid-range backgrounds.
Avoid using #F8F0E3 or #D4C2A3 for text on similar light backgrounds within the palette.
Consider using #6F5C4F for larger display text on #D4C2A3, but always verify contrast for smaller sizes.

Recommended combinations

Elegant Manuscript

Perfect for a sophisticated page layout: light background, a warmer mid-tone for sections, and a deep, readable text color.

#F8F0E3 · #D4C2A3 · #3E3E3E

Forgotten Lore

Creates a harmonious, layered effect suitable for content blocks or card designs, offering subtle depth and warmth.

#D4C2A3 · #9C8F73 · #6F5C4F

Vintage Contrast

Combines a light background with strong, readable text and a muted, earthy accent for interactive elements or highlights.

#F8F0E3 · #6F5C4F · #9C8F73

CSS variables

:root {
  --ancient-papyrus-scroll-1: #F8F0E3;
  --ancient-papyrus-scroll-2: #D4C2A3;
  --ancient-papyrus-scroll-3: #9C8F73;
  --ancient-papyrus-scroll-4: #6F5C4F;
  --ancient-papyrus-scroll-5: #3E3E3E;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "ancient-papyrus-scroll": {
        1: "#F8F0E3",
        2: "#D4C2A3",
        3: "#9C8F73",
        4: "#6F5C4F",
        5: "#3E3E3E",
      }
    }
  }
}

Hex values

Color 1#F8F0E3

Color 2#D4C2A3

Color 3#9C8F73

Color 4#6F5C4F

Color 5#3E3E3E

Accessibility

Contrast checker

1.5:1Fail

2.8:1Fail

5.6:1AA

9.5:1AAA

1.5:1Fail

1.8:1Fail

3.6:1AA18

6.1:1AA

2.8:1Fail

1.8:1Fail

2:1Fail

3.4:1AA18

5.6:1AA

3.6:1AA18

2:1Fail

1.7:1Fail

9.5:1AAA

6.1:1AA

3.4:1AA18

1.7:1Fail

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