Palette

River Delta Silt

Captures the murky, earthy tones of a river delta where water meets land, rich with sediment.

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

Marketing banner

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Built with River Delta Silt.

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

Data visualization

#708090#556B2F#A0522D#8B4513#D2B48C

Palette guide

How to use River Delta Silt

Overview

The River Delta Silt palette captures the murky, earthy tones of a river delta where water meets land, rich with sediment. This grounding collection includes a cool slate gray (#708090), a deep olive green (#556B2F), a warm sienna (#A0522D), a rich saddle brown (#8B4513), and a light tan (#D2B48C). Designers can use these muted, natural hues to create minimalist, organic, or historically-inspired designs. It's an excellent choice for projects emphasizing authenticity, environmental themes, or a connection to natural landscapes.

Best used for

Environmental and conservation organization branding
Natural history museum exhibits
Outdoor apparel and gear marketing
Minimalist web and app interfaces
Handmade craft or pottery brands
Educational content about geology or geography

Suggested color roles

primary

Use #708090 (Slate Gray) or #556B2F (Olive Green) as a foundational color for backgrounds or main content areas.

secondary

Apply #A0522D (Sienna) or #8B4513 (Saddle Brown) for calls to action, important headings, or warm accents.

accent

Incorporate #D2B48C (Tan) for highlights, subtle background textures, or as a light, readable text color on darker elements.

background

#D2B48C provides a light, neutral base, while #708090 or #556B2F can be used for deeper, more subdued backgrounds.

text

Dark charcoal or black text offers excellent readability on lighter backgrounds. Use #D2B48C for text on darker hues like #556B2F or #708090.

Accessibility notes

Ensure sufficient contrast when pairing mid-tone colors like #708090 with #D2B48C for text.
White text on #556B2F or #A0522D provides good contrast, but #D2B48C can offer a softer alternative.
Avoid using #8B4513 on #A0522D for critical text due to potential low contrast.
Always use a contrast checker to verify all text and interactive elements meet WCAG AA standards.

Recommended combinations

Earthy Ground

Ideal for minimalist web layouts, natural brand identities, or sophisticated informational graphics.

#708090 · #D2B48C · #556B2F

River Flow

Excellent for creating warmth in product showcases, rustic illustrations, or accent elements.

#A0522D · #8B4513 · #D2B48C

Delta Depths

Perfect for backgrounds with subtle texture, layered designs, or environmental project visuals.

#556B2F · #708090 · #A0522D

CSS variables

:root {
  --river-delta-silt-1: #708090;
  --river-delta-silt-2: #556B2F;
  --river-delta-silt-3: #A0522D;
  --river-delta-silt-4: #8B4513;
  --river-delta-silt-5: #D2B48C;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "river-delta-silt": {
        1: "#708090",
        2: "#556B2F",
        3: "#A0522D",
        4: "#8B4513",
        5: "#D2B48C",
      }
    }
  }
}

Hex values

Color 1#708090

Color 2#556B2F

Color 3#A0522D

Color 4#8B4513

Color 5#D2B48C

Accessibility

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