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Ancient Pottery Shard

Reflects the weathered textures and warm, subdued colors of ancient, unearthed pottery fragments.

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#C16A54#E7BF8B#F7E5D0#7F3E2F#A0A090

Palette guide

How to use Ancient Pottery Shard

Overview

The Ancient Pottery Shard palette reflects the weathered textures and warm, subdued colors of ancient, unearthed pottery fragments, evoking a natural and rustic mood. Featuring earthy tones like the vibrant #C16A54, the grounding #7F3E2F, the versatile #E7BF8B, and the airy #F7E5D0, alongside a unique #A0A090 grey-green, this palette offers a rich, tactile feel. Designers can utilize these hues to create authentic, antique-inspired interfaces or branding that communicates depth, history, and an organic, handcrafted appeal.

Best used for

  • Archaeology museum website themes
  • Rustic home decor branding
  • Natural craft product packaging
  • Historical game asset design
  • Earth-toned interior design mood boards
  • Organic food product marketing

Suggested color roles

primary

Utilize #7F3E2F for main headings, important calls to action, or key navigational elements to provide strong visual anchors.

secondary

Employ #C16A54 for subheadings, secondary buttons, or feature blocks, offering a warm, inviting accent.

accent

Introduce #A0A090 sparingly for subtle highlights, decorative elements, or interactive states, providing a unique, muted contrast.

background

Apply #F7E5D0 as a clean, aged background, reminiscent of unearthed clay, providing excellent contrast for darker text.

text

For body text, #7F3E2F offers optimal readability on lighter backgrounds like #F7E5D0, embodying the palette's rustic feel.

Accessibility notes

  • The contrast between #7F3E2F and #F7E5D0 is excellent for text readability, meeting WCAG AAA standards.
  • Ensure sufficient contrast when using #C16A54 or #A0A090 for text, especially on mid-range backgrounds like #E7BF8B.
  • Avoid using #F7E5D0 or #E7BF8B for text on similar light backgrounds within the palette.
  • Consider using #C16A54 for larger display text on #E7BF8B, but always verify contrast for smaller sizes.

Recommended combinations

Unearthed Clay

Perfect for a classic page layout: light background, a warm mid-tone for sections, and a deep brown for readable text.

#F7E5D0 · #E7BF8B · #7F3E2F

Rustic Texture

Creates an earthy, layered effect suitable for hero sections or prominent content blocks, adding visual depth and character.

#C16A54 · #A0A090 · #7F3E2F

Aged Artifact

Combines a clean background with a vibrant accent color and a warm mid-tone for secondary elements or highlights.

#F7E5D0 · #C16A54 · #E7BF8B

CSS variables

:root {
  --ancient-pottery-shard-1: #C16A54;
  --ancient-pottery-shard-2: #E7BF8B;
  --ancient-pottery-shard-3: #F7E5D0;
  --ancient-pottery-shard-4: #7F3E2F;
  --ancient-pottery-shard-5: #A0A090;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "ancient-pottery-shard": {
        1: "#C16A54",
        2: "#E7BF8B",
        3: "#F7E5D0",
        4: "#7F3E2F",
        5: "#A0A090",
      }
    }
  }
}

Related searches

rustic clay paletteancient artifact colorsearth tone pottery schemeweathered natural aestheticaged terracotta design

Palette colors

Hex values

Color 1#C16A54
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Color 2#E7BF8B
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Color 3#F7E5D0
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Color 4#7F3E2F
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Color 5#A0A090
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Accessibility

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