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Artisan Bread Crust

Warm, comforting browns and tans recall the perfectly baked crust of a freshly made artisan loaf.

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#D2B48C#8B4513#BC8F8F#CD853F#F5DEB3

Palette guide

How to use Artisan Bread Crust

Overview

The Artisan Bread Crust palette evokes the comforting warmth of freshly baked goods, featuring rich browns and soft tans. With colors like #D2B48C, #8B4513, #BC8F8F, #CD853F, and #F5DEB3, this collection is deeply rooted in natural, rustic aesthetics. It's perfect for designs that aim to convey coziness, authenticity, and a homemade feel. Designers can use these hues to create inviting digital spaces, appealing food packaging, or warm, earthy branding that resonates with comfort and tradition.

Best used for

  • Bakeries and coffee shop branding
  • Rustic and natural food packaging
  • Cozy interior design mood boards
  • Farm-to-table restaurant websites
  • Lifestyle blogs with a natural aesthetic
  • Autumnal and seasonal marketing campaigns

Suggested color roles

primary

Use #CD853F as a welcoming, central hue for main headers or key visual elements, embodying warmth.

secondary

Apply #D2B48C for supporting elements, like card backgrounds or softer section fills, providing a gentle tan.

accent

Incorporate #BC8F8F for subtle, warm accents, adding a hint of baked reddish-brown to buttons or highlights.

background

Utilize #F5DEB3 for primary backgrounds to offer a light, airy, and creamy base that enhances other colors.

text

Employ #8B4513 for body text on lighter backgrounds, ensuring excellent readability with a deep, earthy brown.

Accessibility notes

  • Ensure #8B4513 provides sufficient contrast for body text on #F5DEB3 or #D2B48C.
  • Be cautious when using #BC8F8F for small text, always check its contrast ratio.
  • Consider using a slightly darker charcoal for very small print if #8B4513 feels too light.
  • Larger headings can utilize #CD853F, but ensure it stands out against the chosen background.

Recommended combinations

Light & Rich

Perfect for a comforting interface, with a light base, a mid-tone for content, and a deep brown for clear text.

#F5DEB3 · #D2B48C · #8B4513

Warm Rustic

Ideal for conveying a homemade or artisanal feel, great for product labels or accent areas.

#CD853F · #BC8F8F · #8B4513

Earthy Blend

Creates a harmonious and inviting gradient, suitable for backgrounds with depth or subtle graphic elements.

#D2B48C · #CD853F · #F5DEB3

CSS variables

:root {
  --artisan-bread-crust-1: #D2B48C;
  --artisan-bread-crust-2: #8B4513;
  --artisan-bread-crust-3: #BC8F8F;
  --artisan-bread-crust-4: #CD853F;
  --artisan-bread-crust-5: #F5DEB3;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "artisan-bread-crust": {
        1: "#D2B48C",
        2: "#8B4513",
        3: "#BC8F8F",
        4: "#CD853F",
        5: "#F5DEB3",
      }
    }
  }
}

Related searches

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Palette colors

Hex values

Color 1#D2B48C
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Color 2#8B4513
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Color 3#BC8F8F
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Color 4#CD853F
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Color 5#F5DEB3
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