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Muted Art Deco

Sophisticated and subdued tones inspired by the elegant lines and subtle glamour of Art Deco design.

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Palette guide

How to use Muted Art Deco

Overview

The Muted Art Deco palette offers a sophisticated blend of subdued tones, perfect for projects requiring a touch of vintage glamour. Featuring a luxurious muted gold (#CBAE5A), a dusty teal (#5F9EA0), and a soft blush (#E0A79E), it evokes the elegant lines and subtle opulence of the Art Deco era. Complementary neutral grey (#A1A1A1) and a deep forest green-grey (#6B7E6B) provide balance and depth. This collection is ideal for designers and developers aiming to create refined, upscale experiences with a nod to classic design principles, ensuring a timeless aesthetic.

Best used for

  • Luxury branding and packaging
  • Vintage-inspired web design
  • High-end interior design concepts
  • Sophisticated event invitations
  • Fashion and accessories editorials
  • Art and cultural institution branding

Suggested color roles

primary

Use #CBAE5A (muted gold) as a focal point for headlines or key UI elements, conveying luxury and importance.

secondary

Employ #5F9EA0 (dusty teal) for subheadings, navigation, or background accents to add a rich, supportive tone.

accent

Apply #E0A79E (blush pink) for delicate highlights, call-to-action buttons, or subtle decorative elements.

background

Utilize #A1A1A1 (neutral grey) as a clean, sophisticated base for content areas, offering excellent contrast.

text

Opt for #6B7E6B (dark green-grey) for body text and paragraphs, ensuring elegant readability against lighter backgrounds.

Accessibility notes

  • Ensure sufficient contrast between text and background, especially when using lighter colors like #E0A79E or #A1A1A1.
  • Pair #CBAE5A with a very dark text color like #6B7E6B or black for optimal readability.
  • Avoid using #E0A79E directly on #A1A1A1 for small text; consider larger headlines or graphical elements.
  • The deep #6B7E6B offers strong contrast against #A1A1A1 and #E0A79E, making it a reliable choice for primary text.

Recommended combinations

Elegant Contrast

Ideal for luxurious headers or high-impact graphical elements where a strong, sophisticated contrast is desired.

#CBAE5A · #6B7E6B · #5F9EA0

Soft Glamour

Perfect for subtle background patterns, delicate UI components, or feminine branding accents.

#E0A79E · #A1A1A1 · #5F9EA0

Vintage Depth

Creates a rich, multi-layered look for hero sections, editorial layouts, or sophisticated data visualizations.

#5F9EA0 · #6B7E6B · #CBAE5A

CSS variables

:root {
  --muted-art-deco-1: #CBAE5A;
  --muted-art-deco-2: #5F9EA0;
  --muted-art-deco-3: #E0A79E;
  --muted-art-deco-4: #A1A1A1;
  --muted-art-deco-5: #6B7E6B;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "muted-art-deco": {
        1: "#CBAE5A",
        2: "#5F9EA0",
        3: "#E0A79E",
        4: "#A1A1A1",
        5: "#6B7E6B",
      }
    }
  }
}

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Palette colors

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Color 2#5F9EA0
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Color 3#E0A79E
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Color 4#A1A1A1
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Color 5#6B7E6B
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