Palette

Earthen Pottery Glaze

Embracing imperfection with earthy tones, this palette evokes the raw beauty of natural clay and pottery.

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Marketing banner

Launch

Built with Earthen Pottery Glaze.

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

Data visualization

#A0522D#CD853F#D2B48C#FAEBD7#BC8F8F

Palette guide

How to use Earthen Pottery Glaze

Overview

The Earthen Pottery Glaze palette embraces the raw beauty of natural clay and pottery, offering a harmonious blend of earthy tones. Featuring the rich #A0522D (Sienna) and the warm #CD853F (Peru), complemented by the soft, near-white #FAEBD7 (Antique White), this collection is perfect for minimalist and rustic designs. The inclusion of #BC8F8F (Rosy Brown) adds a subtle, muted accent. Designers and developers will find this palette ideal for creating warm, inviting, and authentic digital experiences or branding materials with a handcrafted feel and understated elegance.

Best used for

Minimalist home decor websites
Pottery studio branding
Organic product packaging
Rustic wedding themes and stationery
Natural skincare lines and branding
Serene interior design applications

Suggested color roles

primary

#A0522D (Sienna) serves as a strong, grounding color for primary headings, important sections, and branding.

secondary

#CD853F (Peru) offers a warm, inviting mid-tone for subheadings, accent elements, or interactive components.

accent

#BC8F8F (Rosy Brown) provides a soft, muted accent for subtle highlights, decorative details, or secondary UI elements.

background

#FAEBD7 (Antique White) creates an airy, clean canvas that brightens the overall aesthetic and ensures readability.

text

Use #A0522D or a very dark brown/charcoal on #FAEBD7 for optimal readability across all content.

Accessibility notes

The contrast between #A0522D and #FAEBD7 is excellent, making it suitable for all text sizes.
Ensure #CD853F on #FAEBD7 meets WCAG AA guidelines for body text, especially for essential information.
Avoid using #D2B48C or #BC8F8F for small text on #FAEBD7 due to low contrast; reserve for larger decorative text.
Use distinct visual cues for interactive elements, especially when colors are close in value, to enhance usability.

Recommended combinations

Clay & Light

Combine a strong primary with a clean background and a warm accent for clear hierarchy and visual appeal.

#A0522D · #FAEBD7 · #CD853F

Rustic Blend

Apply harmonious mid-tones for layered content, subtle textures, or background elements.

#CD853F · #D2B48C · #BC8F8F

Minimal Accent

Design with a light background, a soft accent, and dark text for a clean, minimalist aesthetic.

#FAEBD7 · #BC8F8F · #A0522D

CSS variables

:root {
  --earthen-pottery-glaze-1: #A0522D;
  --earthen-pottery-glaze-2: #CD853F;
  --earthen-pottery-glaze-3: #D2B48C;
  --earthen-pottery-glaze-4: #FAEBD7;
  --earthen-pottery-glaze-5: #BC8F8F;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "earthen-pottery-glaze": {
        1: "#A0522D",
        2: "#CD853F",
        3: "#D2B48C",
        4: "#FAEBD7",
        5: "#BC8F8F",
      }
    }
  }
}

Hex values

Color 1#A0522D

Color 2#CD853F

Color 3#D2B48C

Color 4#FAEBD7

Color 5#BC8F8F

Accessibility

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