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Smoked Sage Pottery

Earthy greens and muted grays, evoking handmade pottery and aromatic dried sage.

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#8F9779#C8C8A9#A9A9A9#6B8E23#B0C4DE

Palette guide

How to use Smoked Sage Pottery

Overview

The Smoked Sage Pottery palette brings together earthy greens and muted grays with a touch of soft blue, evoking the rustic charm of handmade pottery and aromatic dried sage. This unique collection features the grounded #8F9779 and vibrant #6B8E23 alongside versatile neutrals like #A9A9A9. Lighter shades such as #C8C8A9 and #B0C4DE add an airy, handcrafted feel. Ideal for projects that embrace natural, artisanal, or rustic aesthetics, this palette provides a harmonious balance between warmth and coolness. Designers can create inviting digital spaces or craft-focused branding, while developers can build interfaces that convey authenticity and a connection to nature.

Best used for

  • Artisan craft e-commerce sites
  • Pottery or ceramics studio branding
  • Farm-to-table restaurant websites
  • Sustainable living blogs
  • Interior design for rustic homes
  • Nature-themed educational content

Suggested color roles

primary

#8F9779 - A grounded green-gray, excellent for main content areas, headers, or a natural brand foundation.

secondary

#A9A9A9 - A versatile mid-gray, perfect for subheadings, borders, or secondary information, providing a neutral anchor.

accent

#6B8E23 - A vibrant olive green, ideal for calls-to-action, important highlights, or decorative elements to add a lively, organic pop.

background

#C8C8A9 - A very light, warm green-beige, providing a soft, earthy canvas for content and ensuring good readability.

text

#8F9779 - A deep, earthy green-gray that provides strong contrast on lighter backgrounds like #C8C8A9, ensuring clear readability.

Accessibility notes

  • Ensure #A9A9A9 text has sufficient contrast against lighter backgrounds like #C8C8A9 or #B0C4DE.
  • The darker shades, #8F9779 and #6B8E23, offer good contrast for white or very light text.
  • Avoid using #C8C8A9 for small text on #B0C4DE as contrast will likely be insufficient.
  • Check interactive elements to ensure their color states meet WCAG contrast guidelines for usability.

Recommended combinations

Rustic Craft

A natural foundation with a light background and a vibrant green accent, ideal for artisan sites.

#8F9779 · #C8C8A9 · #6B8E23

Earthy Tones

Creates a balanced, earthy interface with a touch of cool blue, good for navigation.

#A9A9A9 · #B0C4DE · #8F9779

Sage Highlight

Light background with dark text and a bold green accent for clear calls to action.

#C8C8A9 · #8F9779 · #6B8E23

CSS variables

:root {
  --smoked-sage-pottery-1: #8F9779;
  --smoked-sage-pottery-2: #C8C8A9;
  --smoked-sage-pottery-3: #A9A9A9;
  --smoked-sage-pottery-4: #6B8E23;
  --smoked-sage-pottery-5: #B0C4DE;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "smoked-sage-pottery": {
        1: "#8F9779",
        2: "#C8C8A9",
        3: "#A9A9A9",
        4: "#6B8E23",
        5: "#B0C4DE",
      }
    }
  }
}

Related searches

earthy green grey paletterustic natural colorshandmade pottery color schemeartisanal web designsage green home decor

Palette colors

Hex values

Color 1#8F9779
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Color 2#C8C8A9
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Color 3#A9A9A9
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Color 4#6B8E23
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Color 5#B0C4DE
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