Palette

Ancient Temple Sandstone

Weathered tans and warm greys evoke the enduring strength and quiet majesty of ancient sandstone temples.

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This alert border and accent use the palette's detail color.

Marketing banner

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Built with Ancient Temple Sandstone.

A bolder treatment that stretches the primary and secondary colors across a full gradient banner.

Data visualization

#6A5C4A#9D8B78#D2C5B3#E8E0D5#F2EFEB

Palette guide

How to use Ancient Temple Sandstone

Overview

The 'Ancient Temple Sandstone' palette features weathered tans and warm greys, evoking the enduring strength and quiet majesty of ancient sandstone temples. With shades ranging from the deep #6A5C4A to the very light #F2EFEB, and including versatile mid-tones like #9D8B78, this neutral and natural palette is perfect for designers and developers crafting sophisticated, historic, and grounded designs. It provides a subtle yet robust foundation for conveying heritage, architectural elegance, and a sense of timeless beauty in various digital and physical applications, from architectural firms to luxury resorts.

Best used for

Architectural firms and portfolios
Historical preservation projects
Natural material product lines
Luxury resorts and spas
Desert-themed cafes and restaurants
Sophisticated branding and marketing

Suggested color roles

primary

Utilize #6A5C4A as a deep, grounding brown-grey for primary elements, offering strong visual weight and stability.

secondary

Apply #9D8B78 as a mid-tone, warm tan for supporting sections, subheadings, or subtle graphical accents, adding visual softness.

accent

Introduce #D2C5B3 as a lighter, subtle beige for interactive elements, delicate details, or to create visual separation.

background

Employ #F2EFEB as a very light, almost white background, offering a clean and expansive canvas with a refined feel.

text

For optimal legibility, use #6A5C4A for all body text and headings, ensuring strong contrast against lighter backgrounds like #F2EFEB.

Accessibility notes

Ensure #6A5C4A text on #F2EFEB background meets WCAG AA contrast standards for readability.
Use #9D8B78 for larger headings on #E8E0D5 for good visual distinction.
Avoid using #D2C5B3 for small text on #E8E0D5 due to potential low contrast.
Check contrast for all interactive elements to ensure consistent legibility and usability.

Recommended combinations

Deep Sandstone

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

#6A5C4A · #9D8B78 · #D2C5B3

Temple Facade

Ideal for layered backgrounds, subtle gradients, or overlays that evoke light, airy stone textures.

#D2C5B3 · #E8E0D5 · #F2EFEB

Enduring Majesty

A contrasting yet natural combination for titles, hero sections, or key informational graphics.

#9D8B78 · #F2EFEB · #6A5C4A

CSS variables

:root {
  --ancient-temple-sandstone-2-1: #6A5C4A;
  --ancient-temple-sandstone-2-2: #9D8B78;
  --ancient-temple-sandstone-2-3: #D2C5B3;
  --ancient-temple-sandstone-2-4: #E8E0D5;
  --ancient-temple-sandstone-2-5: #F2EFEB;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "ancient-temple-sandstone-2": {
        1: "#6A5C4A",
        2: "#9D8B78",
        3: "#D2C5B3",
        4: "#E8E0D5",
        5: "#F2EFEB",
      }
    }
  }
}

Hex values

Color 1#6A5C4A

Color 2#9D8B78

Color 3#D2C5B3

Color 4#E8E0D5

Color 5#F2EFEB

Accessibility

Contrast checker

2:1Fail

3.8:1AA18

5:1AA

5.7:1AA

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3.8:1AA18

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1.3:1Fail

1.5:1Fail

5:1AA

2.5:1Fail

1.3:1Fail

1.1:1Fail

5.7:1AA

2.9:1Fail

1.5:1Fail

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