Palette

Antique Map Parchment

A timeless collection of aged tones, reminiscent of ancient, well-preserved maps and scrolls.

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

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

Data visualization

#E6D8B6#C7BBAA#9E8B75#6A5B49#4F4335

Palette guide

How to use Antique Map Parchment

Overview

The Antique Map Parchment palette presents a timeless collection of aged tones, reminiscent of ancient, well-preserved maps and scrolls. Ranging from the deep #4F4335 to the light #E6D8B6, including #C7BBAA, #9E8B75, and #6A5B49, this palette is perfect for designers and developers seeking an elegant, vintage, or historical aesthetic. It's ideal for crafting user interfaces, branding, or visuals that convey a sense of exploration, timeless knowledge, and authentic craftsmanship. The blend of rich, earthy hues creates a sophisticated yet approachable atmosphere, reminiscent of ancient cartography, blending tradition with modern appeal.

Best used for

Historical society websites
Vintage travel agency branding
E-commerce for antique maps or books
Educational content with a classic theme
Retro-themed game UI and art assets
Packaging for artisanal, old-world products

Suggested color roles

primary

Use #4F4335 as a deep, anchoring color for main sections, headers, or strong text elements.

secondary

Apply #6A5B49 for supportive content, subheadings, or to add rich depth to illustrations.

accent

Highlight key information or interactive elements with #9E8B75, providing a soft, aged parchment feel.

background

Employ #E6D8B6 or #C7BBAA for light, inviting backgrounds that offer excellent contrast for darker text.

text

For text on lighter backgrounds like #E6D8B6, use #4F4335 or #6A5B49 for optimal readability. On darker backgrounds, a light cream or white works best.

Accessibility notes

Ensure #4F4335 text on #E6D8B6 backgrounds meets WCAG AA contrast requirements.
Be cautious when pairing #9E8B75 with #C7BBAA for text to avoid low contrast issues.
Darker hues like #4F4335 and #6A5B49 provide excellent readability for headings.
Always test color combinations for readability, especially for body text and navigation links.

Recommended combinations

Parchment Base

Creates a soft, readable base reminiscent of old paper, ideal for content-heavy sections.

#E6D8B6 · #C7BBAA · #9E8B75

Map Detail

Establishes a rich, historical feel for branding, navigation, or prominent UI elements.

#4F4335 · #6A5B49 · #9E8B75

Aged Contrast

Use for clear visual hierarchy, combining deep tones with light for impactful headings and calls to action.

#4F4335 · #E6D8B6 · #6A5B49

CSS variables

:root {
  --antique-map-parchment-4-1: #E6D8B6;
  --antique-map-parchment-4-2: #C7BBAA;
  --antique-map-parchment-4-3: #9E8B75;
  --antique-map-parchment-4-4: #6A5B49;
  --antique-map-parchment-4-5: #4F4335;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "antique-map-parchment-4": {
        1: "#E6D8B6",
        2: "#C7BBAA",
        3: "#9E8B75",
        4: "#6A5B49",
        5: "#4F4335",
      }
    }
  }
}

Hex values

Color 1#E6D8B6

Color 2#C7BBAA

Color 3#9E8B75

Color 4#6A5B49

Color 5#4F4335

Accessibility

Contrast checker

1.3:1Fail

2.3:1Fail

4.6:1AA

6.8:1AA

1.3:1Fail

1.7:1Fail

3.5:1AA18

5.1:1AA

2.3:1Fail

1.7:1Fail

2:1Fail

2.9:1Fail

4.6:1AA

3.5:1AA18

2:1Fail

1.5:1Fail

6.8:1AA

5.1:1AA

2.9:1Fail

1.5:1Fail

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