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Ancient Scroll Patina

Warm, faded hues evoking the delicate textures and stories held within ancient, time-worn scrolls.

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#D2B48C#B2A78F#8B4513#5F4B3F#FAEBD7

Palette guide

How to use Ancient Scroll Patina

Overview

The 'Ancient Scroll Patina' palette features warm, faded hues evoking the delicate textures and stories held within ancient, time-worn scrolls. With shades ranging from the deep #5F4B3F to the very light #FAEBD7, and including rich browns like #8B4513, this neutral, vintage, and antique palette is perfect for designers and developers crafting historically rich, rustic, and elegant designs. It provides a grounded yet sophisticated foundation for conveying heritage, delicate textures, and a sense of timeless storytelling in various digital and physical applications, from archives to antique-inspired fashion.

Best used for

  • Historical archives and collections
  • Vintage-inspired fashion and accessories
  • Antique furniture restoration
  • Storytelling websites and blogs
  • Artisanal product packaging
  • Museum branding and exhibits

Suggested color roles

primary

Utilize #8B4513 as a rich, earthy brown for primary elements, such as headers or main content blocks, providing a sense of antiquity.

secondary

Apply #5F4B3F as the deepest, grounding brown for supporting sections, subheadings, or prominent graphical accents, adding strong depth.

accent

Introduce #B2A78F as a muted, aged beige-grey accent for interactive elements, delicate details, or to create visual separation.

background

Employ #FAEBD7 as a soft, very light parchment background, offering a clean and expansive canvas with an antique feel.

text

For optimal legibility, use #5F4B3F for all body text and headings, ensuring strong contrast against lighter backgrounds like #FAEBD7.

Accessibility notes

  • Ensure #5F4B3F text on #FAEBD7 background meets WCAG AA contrast standards for readability.
  • Use #8B4513 for headings on #D2B48C for good visual distinction.
  • Avoid using #D2B48C for small text on #FAEBD7 due to potential low contrast.
  • Check contrast for all text and interactive elements to ensure consistent legibility and usability.

Recommended combinations

Deep Patina

Creates a rich, layered effect suitable for prominent content blocks, footers, or deep textural backgrounds.

#5F4B3F · #8B4513 · #B2A78F

Faded Scroll

Ideal for layered backgrounds, subtle gradients, or overlays that evoke light, aged parchment textures.

#B2A78F · #D2B48C · #FAEBD7

Antique Textures

A contrasting and historic combination for titles, hero sections, or key informational graphics.

#8B4513 · #FAEBD7 · #5F4B3F

CSS variables

:root {
  --ancient-scroll-patina-2-1: #D2B48C;
  --ancient-scroll-patina-2-2: #B2A78F;
  --ancient-scroll-patina-2-3: #8B4513;
  --ancient-scroll-patina-2-4: #5F4B3F;
  --ancient-scroll-patina-2-5: #FAEBD7;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "ancient-scroll-patina-2": {
        1: "#D2B48C",
        2: "#B2A78F",
        3: "#8B4513",
        4: "#5F4B3F",
        5: "#FAEBD7",
      }
    }
  }
}

Related searches

ancient scroll patinavintage brown beigefaded historic colorsantique rustic designtime-worn parchment hex

Palette colors

Hex values

Color 1#D2B48C
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Color 2#B2A78F
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Color 3#8B4513
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Color 4#5F4B3F
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Color 5#FAEBD7
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Accessibility

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