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Petrified Forest Bloom

Grounding and unique, this palette evokes the timeless beauty of petrified wood and fossilized earth.

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This alert border and accent use the palette's detail color.

Marketing banner

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

Data visualization

#3A302A#6E5B4B#9A8C78#C4B2A0#E0D6CD

Palette guide

How to use Petrified Forest Bloom

Overview

The Petrified Forest Bloom palette is a grounding and unique collection of earth tones that evokes the timeless beauty of petrified wood and fossilized earth. This palette features deep, rich brown hues like #3A302A, complemented by warm, sandy tones such as #C4B2A0, and a soft, creamy off-white at #E0D6CD. It's an excellent choice for designers and developers seeking to convey natural elegance, history, and a touch of rustic charm. The warm, muted browns create a harmonious flow, perfect for projects that require a connection to nature and a sense of enduring quality. Its unique blend offers sophistication without being overly formal.

Best used for

  • Heritage brand identity
  • Rustic home decor websites
  • Natural product packaging
  • Museum or historical site digital interfaces
  • Eco-friendly product design
  • Autumnal marketing campaigns

Suggested color roles

primary

Designate #3A302A as the primary color for strong anchors, sophisticated headers, or impactful call-to-action buttons.

secondary

Use #6E5B4B for subheadings, navigation links, or prominent graphical elements, providing a warm, inviting feel.

accent

Apply #9A8C78 for subtle highlights, borders, or informational text, offering a soft contrast.

background

Employ #E0D6CD as a clean, light background to ensure high readability and a gentle aesthetic.

text

For body text, #3A302A or a dark charcoal offers excellent legibility on lighter backgrounds.

Accessibility notes

  • Ensure sufficient contrast between #3A302A text and lighter backgrounds like #E0D6CD for readability.
  • Check contrast levels for #6E5B4B and #9A8C78 when used as text on #E0D6CD to meet WCAG guidelines.
  • Avoid using #C4B2A0 for small text on very light backgrounds as contrast may be insufficient.
  • Prioritize larger font sizes or bolder weights for mid-tone colors like #9A8C78 when used as text.

Recommended combinations

Forest Floor

Creates a natural, grounded look for content sections with a dark header and light background.

#3A302A · #6E5B4B · #E0D6CD

Ancient Bloom

Ideal for softer, layered elements, sidebars, or subtle accent panels.

#9A8C78 · #C4B2A0 · #E0D6CD

Rustic Depth

Provides a sophisticated, earthy blend for hero images or distinct UI components.

#3A302A · #9A8C78 · #C4B2A0

CSS variables

:root {
  --petrified-forest-bloom-1: #3A302A;
  --petrified-forest-bloom-2: #6E5B4B;
  --petrified-forest-bloom-3: #9A8C78;
  --petrified-forest-bloom-4: #C4B2A0;
  --petrified-forest-bloom-5: #E0D6CD;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "petrified-forest-bloom": {
        1: "#3A302A",
        2: "#6E5B4B",
        3: "#9A8C78",
        4: "#C4B2A0",
        5: "#E0D6CD",
      }
    }
  }
}

Related searches

petrified wood color schemerustic earth tonesnatural brown palettetimeless design colorsheritage branding palette

Palette colors

Hex values

Color 1#3A302A
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Color 2#6E5B4B
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Color 3#9A8C78
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Color 4#C4B2A0
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Color 5#E0D6CD
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Accessibility

Contrast checker

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