Back to palettes

Palette

Antique Map Parchment

Evokes the faded, aged elegance of ancient maps and weathered documents from forgotten eras.

earthretro5 colors
More earth palettes

Preview

See it in context.

Interface

New

Ready when you are.

A quick look at how Antique Map Parchment reads on buttons, badges, and alerts before you commit.

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

Marketing banner

Launch

Built with Antique Map Parchment.

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

Data visualization

#DDC8A8#C4A78A#A68068#7F6A52#5D4D41

Palette guide

How to use Antique Map Parchment

Overview

The Antique Map Parchment palette evokes the faded, aged elegance of ancient maps and weathered documents from forgotten eras. Ranging from the deep #5D4D41 to the warm #DDC8A8, including #C4A78A, #A68068, and #7F6A52, this palette is perfect for designers and developers seeking a retro, 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 #5D4D41 as a deep, anchoring color for main sections, headers, or strong text elements.

secondary

Apply #7F6A52 for supportive content, subheadings, or to add rich depth to illustrations.

accent

Highlight key information or interactive elements with #A68068, providing a soft, aged parchment feel.

background

Employ #DDC8A8 or #C4A78A for light, inviting backgrounds that offer excellent contrast for darker text.

text

For text on lighter backgrounds like #DDC8A8, use #5D4D41 or #7F6A52 for optimal readability. On darker backgrounds, a light cream or white works best.

Accessibility notes

  • Ensure #5D4D41 text on #DDC8A8 backgrounds meets WCAG AA contrast requirements.
  • Be cautious when pairing #A68068 with #C4A78A for text to avoid low contrast issues.
  • Darker hues like #5D4D41 and #7F6A52 provide excellent readability for headings.
  • Always test color combinations for readability, especially for body text and navigation links.

Recommended combinations

Parchment Base

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

#DDC8A8 · #C4A78A · #A68068

Map Detail

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

#5D4D41 · #7F6A52 · #A68068

Aged Contrast

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

#5D4D41 · #DDC8A8 · #7F6A52

CSS variables

:root {
  --antique-map-parchment-5-1: #DDC8A8;
  --antique-map-parchment-5-2: #C4A78A;
  --antique-map-parchment-5-3: #A68068;
  --antique-map-parchment-5-4: #7F6A52;
  --antique-map-parchment-5-5: #5D4D41;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "antique-map-parchment-5": {
        1: "#DDC8A8",
        2: "#C4A78A",
        3: "#A68068",
        4: "#7F6A52",
        5: "#5D4D41",
      }
    }
  }
}

Related searches

antique map color palettevintage sepia tonesold paper texture schemehistorical document colorsrustic parchment palette

Palette colors

Hex values

Color 1#DDC8A8
·
Color 2#C4A78A
·
Color 3#A68068
·
Color 4#7F6A52
·
Color 5#5D4D41
·

Accessibility

Contrast checker

1
2
3
4
5
1
1.4:1Fail
2.2:1Fail
3.2:1AA18
5:1AA
2
1.4:1Fail
1.6:1Fail
2.3:1Fail
3.5:1AA18
3
2.2:1Fail
1.6:1Fail
1.4:1Fail
2.3:1Fail
4
3.2:1AA18
2.3:1Fail
1.4:1Fail
1.6:1Fail
5
5:1AA
3.5:1AA18
2.3:1Fail
1.6:1Fail

Similar palettes

More like Antique Map Parchment

View all earth
Vintage Bookstore Aged
Worn Book Pages
Worn Leather Memoir
Aged Copper Patina
Aged Leather Charm
Ancient Map Parchment