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Herbarium Specimen Tones

Muted greens, soft browns, and faint blues reflecting the preserved beauty of pressed botanical specimens.

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#8FBC8F#3CB371#708238#D2B48C#B0C4DE

Palette guide

How to use Herbarium Specimen Tones

Overview

The Herbarium Specimen Tones palette offers a wonderfully calm and earthy aesthetic, perfectly capturing the preserved beauty of botanical specimens. With muted greens like #8FBC8F and #3CB371, complemented by the deep green-brown of #708238, this palette provides a natural, vintage feel. The warm beige #D2B48C acts as an inviting neutral, while the soft, faint blue #B0C4DE introduces a subtle, unexpected coolness. Designers and developers can leverage these tones to create serene, nature-inspired interfaces or branding that evokes a sense of history and organic tranquility, ideal for projects seeking a gentle, sophisticated touch.

Best used for

  • Nature-inspired branding and logos
  • Vintage or antique design projects
  • Wellness and organic product packaging
  • Educational materials with an earthy theme
  • Interior design for calming spaces
  • Botanical illustration and art

Suggested color roles

primary

Use #8FBC8F as a foundational, calming green for large sections or primary elements, establishing the palette's core botanical feel.

secondary

Employ #3CB371 for vibrant accents or supporting elements, adding a touch of liveliness and freshness without overpowering.

accent

Introduce #B0C4DE sparingly for subtle contrast or delicate highlights, providing an ethereal, almost aged blue touch.

background

Utilize #D2B48C as a warm, neutral background, reminiscent of aged paper or dried earth, allowing other colors to truly pop.

text

Opt for #708238 for primary text to maintain an earthy connection with good readability, or use a deep charcoal for higher contrast.

Accessibility notes

  • Ensure sufficient contrast when pairing #708238 text on #D2B48C backgrounds.
  • Avoid using #B0C4DE for small text due to its low contrast against light backgrounds.
  • For critical information, use #3CB371 on a light background or a dark text color on #3CB371.
  • Always test color combinations with accessibility tools, especially for interactive elements.

Recommended combinations

Earthy Base

Ideal for backgrounds and primary content blocks, offering a grounding, natural aesthetic.

#D2B48C · #8FBC8F · #708238

Fresh Contrast

Use for headers, call-to-action buttons, or elements needing a refreshing, subtle pop.

#3CB371 · #B0C4DE · #D2B48C

Vintage Depth

Excellent for creating visual hierarchy, with dark text on a warm base, enhanced by a muted green.

#708238 · #D2B48C · #8FBC8F

CSS variables

:root {
  --herbarium-specimen-tones-1: #8FBC8F;
  --herbarium-specimen-tones-2: #3CB371;
  --herbarium-specimen-tones-3: #708238;
  --herbarium-specimen-tones-4: #D2B48C;
  --herbarium-specimen-tones-5: #B0C4DE;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "herbarium-specimen-tones": {
        1: "#8FBC8F",
        2: "#3CB371",
        3: "#708238",
        4: "#D2B48C",
        5: "#B0C4DE",
      }
    }
  }
}

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Palette colors

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Color 2#3CB371
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Color 3#708238
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Color 4#D2B48C
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Color 5#B0C4DE
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