Back to palettes

Palette

Old Map Parchment

Warm, faded browns and creams reflect the ancient, worn pages of a treasure map.

neutralretro5 colors
More neutral palettes

Preview

See it in context.

Interface

New

Ready when you are.

A quick look at how Old 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 Old Map Parchment.

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

Data visualization

#6F5A4E#9A7E6B#C8A98C#EADEC8#FFF4E8

Palette guide

How to use Old Map Parchment

Overview

The "Old Map Parchment" palette (original) offers warm, faded browns and creams that reflect the ancient, worn pages of a treasure map. This harmonious collection, including the deep #6F5A4E, the inviting #9A7E6B, and the very light #FFF4E8, evokes a sense of history, adventure, and classic charm. It's an ideal choice for designs aiming for a vintage, rustic, or subtly aged aesthetic. Designers can create engaging and nostalgic visuals, while developers will find these soft, cohesive tones excellent for crafting user interfaces that feel both established and inviting, perfect for storytelling or heritage-focused platforms.

Best used for

  • Vintage-themed websites or blogs
  • Historical fiction book covers or web design
  • Artisan craft product branding (e.g., paper goods, leather)
  • Cafe or cozy retail space interior design concepts
  • E-commerce sites for antique maps or vintage collectibles
  • Personal journaling apps with a classic aesthetic

Suggested color roles

primary

Utilize #6F5A4E as a deep, grounding brown for headers, important calls-to-action, or rich backgrounds, like aged leather.

secondary

Apply #9A7E6B for supportive content blocks, navigation, or as a warm, inviting accent to add depth.

accent

Employ #C8A98C as a soft, light brown for highlights, subheadings, or subtle decorative elements, reminiscent of faded ink.

background

Use #FFF4E8 as a very light, creamy parchment base for main content areas, providing a clean yet antique canvas.

text

For optimal readability on light backgrounds like #FFF4E8, use #6F5A4E or a dark brown. On darker backgrounds, #FFF4E8 or a creamy off-white provides excellent contrast.

Accessibility notes

  • Ensure #6F5A4E text on #FFF4E8 backgrounds meets WCAG AA contrast standards.
  • Be cautious when pairing #C8A98C text on #EADEC8 for body copy, as contrast may be insufficient.
  • Use #FFF4E8 for text on #6F5A4E or #9A7E6B to ensure good readability for all users.
  • Test all interactive elements (buttons, links) to confirm their color changes meet contrast requirements.

Recommended combinations

Classic Parchment

Ideal for a traditional document look: dark text on a light background, with a warm mid-brown for headings or links.

#6F5A4E · #FFF4E8 · #9A7E6B

Aged Tones

Create a subtle, layered effect with these mid-to-light browns for different content sections, evoking aged paper textures.

#9A7E6B · #C8A98C · #EADEC8

Treasure Hunt

Combine the deepest brown with the lighter accents for a sophisticated, vintage aesthetic in headers or footers.

#6F5A4E · #C8A98C · #EADEC8

CSS variables

:root {
  --old-map-parchment-1: #6F5A4E;
  --old-map-parchment-2: #9A7E6B;
  --old-map-parchment-3: #C8A98C;
  --old-map-parchment-4: #EADEC8;
  --old-map-parchment-5: #FFF4E8;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "old-map-parchment": {
        1: "#6F5A4E",
        2: "#9A7E6B",
        3: "#C8A98C",
        4: "#EADEC8",
        5: "#FFF4E8",
      }
    }
  }
}

Related searches

antique brown beige palettevintage parchment ui colorsold map aesthetic designclassic aged paper colorswarm retro branding

Palette colors

Hex values

Color 1#6F5A4E
·
Color 2#9A7E6B
·
Color 3#C8A98C
·
Color 4#EADEC8
·
Color 5#FFF4E8
·

Accessibility

Contrast checker

1
2
3
4
5
1
1.7:1Fail
2.9:1Fail
4.9:1AA
6:1AA
2
1.7:1Fail
1.7:1Fail
2.8:1Fail
3.5:1AA18
3
2.9:1Fail
1.7:1Fail
1.7:1Fail
2:1Fail
4
4.9:1AA
2.8:1Fail
1.7:1Fail
1.2:1Fail
5
6:1AA
3.5:1AA18
2:1Fail
1.2:1Fail

Similar palettes

More like Old Map Parchment

View all neutral
Aged Atlas Hues
Aged Leather Patina
Aged Snapshot Tones
Ancient Papyrus Scroll
Ancient Parchment Hues
Antique Book Pages