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Ancient Scrolls Earth

Warm, aged tones that evoke the feeling of ancient parchments and weathered maps, rich with history.

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#F5DEB3#D2B48C#B08B6F#8B6553#6A4A3B

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How to use Ancient Scrolls Earth

Overview

The 'Ancient Scrolls Earth' palette features warm, aged tones that evoke the feeling of ancient parchments and weathered maps, rich with history. With shades ranging from the deep #6A4A3B to the light #F5DEB3, and including versatile mid-tones like #B08B6F, this earthy, vintage, and historic palette is perfect for designers and developers crafting authentic, rustic, and evocative designs. It provides a grounded yet sophisticated foundation for conveying heritage, adventure, and the delicate beauty of aged documents in various digital and physical applications, from cartography to artisanal goods.

Best used for

  • Historical cartography and map design
  • Travel agencies and adventure blogs
  • Rustic home decor branding
  • Artisanal leather goods
  • Vintage-inspired branding
  • Educational resources on ancient history

Suggested color roles

primary

Utilize #B08B6F as a mid-tone, warm brown for primary elements, such as headers or main content blocks, providing a sense of antiquity.

secondary

Apply #8B6553 as a slightly darker, earthy brown for supporting sections, subheadings, or subtle graphical accents, adding depth.

accent

Introduce #6A4A3B as the deepest, grounding brown for calls-to-action, important details, or strong graphical elements, providing powerful contrast.

background

Employ #F5DEB3 as a light, aged parchment background, offering a clean and expansive canvas with a vintage feel.

text

For optimal legibility, use #6A4A3B for all body text and headings, ensuring strong contrast against lighter backgrounds like #F5DEB3.

Accessibility notes

  • Ensure #6A4A3B text on #F5DEB3 background meets WCAG AA contrast standards for readability.
  • Use #B08B6F for larger headings on #D2B48C for good visual distinction.
  • Avoid using #D2B48C for small text on #F5DEB3 due to potential low contrast.
  • Verify contrast for all text and interactive elements to ensure consistent legibility and usability.

Recommended combinations

Deep Earth

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

#6A4A3B · #8B6553 · #B08B6F

Aged Map

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

#B08B6F · #D2B48C · #F5DEB3

Historic Journey

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

#8B6553 · #F5DEB3 · #6A4A3B

CSS variables

:root {
  --ancient-scrolls-earth-1: #F5DEB3;
  --ancient-scrolls-earth-2: #D2B48C;
  --ancient-scrolls-earth-3: #B08B6F;
  --ancient-scrolls-earth-4: #8B6553;
  --ancient-scrolls-earth-5: #6A4A3B;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "ancient-scrolls-earth": {
        1: "#F5DEB3",
        2: "#D2B48C",
        3: "#B08B6F",
        4: "#8B6553",
        5: "#6A4A3B",
      }
    }
  }
}

Related searches

ancient scrolls colorsearthy brown vintageweathered map hexhistoric parchment designold world palette

Palette colors

Hex values

Color 1#F5DEB3
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Color 2#D2B48C
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Color 3#B08B6F
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Color 4#8B6553
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Color 5#6A4A3B
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Accessibility

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