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Ancient Papyrus Scroll

A collection of muted, earthy tones reminiscent of aged paper and ancient texts.

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#CDB79F#A38B74#DDC7A8#8D705C#EEDCCB

Palette guide

How to use Ancient Papyrus Scroll

Overview

The Ancient Papyrus Scroll palette presents a muted, earthy collection of browns and tans, perfectly capturing the essence of aged paper and ancient texts. With subtle shifts from the light #EEDCCB and #DDC7A8 to the grounding #A38B74 and #8D705C, alongside the versatile #CDB79F, this palette exudes a minimalist and sophisticated mood. Designers can leverage these tones to create serene, elegant interfaces or branding that whispers tales of history and quiet wisdom, offering a soft visual experience.

Best used for

  • Minimalist branding for premium goods
  • Elegant stationery and print design
  • Historical museum website themes
  • Fine art gallery interfaces
  • Subtle UI elements and backgrounds
  • Heritage brand digital presence

Suggested color roles

primary

Use #8D705C for main headings or key navigational elements to provide a clear, sophisticated anchor in the design.

secondary

Apply #A38B74 for subheadings, secondary information, or borders, creating a harmonious and slightly lighter tone.

accent

Introduce #CDB79F sparingly for subtle highlights, hover states, or decorative elements, adding gentle warmth.

background

Utilize #EEDCCB or #DDC7A8 as a clean, soft background, reminiscent of aged paper, suitable for extensive content.

text

For body text, #8D705C offers good readability on lighter backgrounds like #EEDCCB, maintaining the palette's muted elegance.

Accessibility notes

  • Due to the close proximity of many hues, carefully check contrast ratios for text and interactive elements, especially between mid-tones.
  • Ensure #8D705C is used for text on #EEDCCB or #DDC7A8 to meet WCAG AA standards.
  • Avoid using #EEDCCB or #DDC7A8 for text on similar light backgrounds within the palette.
  • Consider providing visual cues beyond color for interactive states, such as underlines or icons, due to the subtle differences.

Recommended combinations

Aged Parchment

Excellent for a classic page layout: light background, a warmer mid-tone for sections, and a deep brown for text.

#EEDCCB · #DDC7A8 · #8D705C

Muted Harmony

Creates a sophisticated, layered effect suitable for feature blocks or card designs, offering subtle depth.

#CDB79F · #A38B74 · #8D705C

Soft Read

Ideal for softer sections, sidebars, or decorative elements where a gentler contrast is desired, maintaining warmth.

#EEDCCB · #A38B74 · #CDB79F

CSS variables

:root {
  --ancient-papyrus-scroll-3-1: #CDB79F;
  --ancient-papyrus-scroll-3-2: #A38B74;
  --ancient-papyrus-scroll-3-3: #DDC7A8;
  --ancient-papyrus-scroll-3-4: #8D705C;
  --ancient-papyrus-scroll-3-5: #EEDCCB;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "ancient-papyrus-scroll-3": {
        1: "#CDB79F",
        2: "#A38B74",
        3: "#DDC7A8",
        4: "#8D705C",
        5: "#EEDCCB",
      }
    }
  }
}

Related searches

muted parchment paletteminimalist vintage colorsaged paper color schemesubtle earthy neutralshistoric tan brown palette

Palette colors

Hex values

Color 1#CDB79F
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Color 2#A38B74
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Color 3#DDC7A8
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Color 4#8D705C
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Color 5#EEDCCB
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