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Vintage Map Compass

Evokes the faded charm of old geographical charts and the allure of historical exploration.

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#7B3F00#B8860B#008080#FFFACD#8B0000

Palette guide

How to use Vintage Map Compass

Overview

The Vintage Map Compass palette evokes the spirit of historical exploration with its rich, antique-inspired hues. Featuring a deep, earthy brown #7B3F00, a gleaming golden #B8860B, a distinctive teal #008080, a soft parchment #FFFACD, and a bold maroon #8B0000, this palette is full of character. It captures the essence of aged maps, brass instruments, and adventurous journeys. Ideal for designs that aim for a rustic, sophisticated, or adventurous aesthetic, this collection provides a robust foundation for branding, digital content, and print materials that seek to convey history, discovery, and timeless appeal.

Best used for

  • Travel agency branding with a historical twist
  • Adventure or outdoor gear e-commerce
  • Museum or historical exhibition design
  • Editorial content on history or exploration
  • Branding for artisanal crafts or bespoke goods
  • Website themes for educational resources

Suggested color roles

primary

Utilize #7B3F00 or #008080 as a dominant color for main sections or branding, establishing a grounded yet intriguing presence.

secondary

Employ #FFFACD as a clean, aged background, providing excellent contrast and a sense of vintage paper.

accent

Reserve the vibrant #B8860B or the deep #8B0000 for impactful accents, calls-to-action, or key navigational elements, drawing attention effectively.

background

The soft #FFFACD is perfect for primary backgrounds, mimicking aged parchment. For darker sections, #7B3F00 can serve as a rich backdrop with light text.

text

For body text, use the deep #7B3F00 or #8B0000 against light backgrounds like #FFFACD to ensure strong readability. Black can also be used for maximum contrast.

Accessibility notes

  • Ensure high contrast between text colors like #7B3F00, #008080, or #8B0000 and the light background #FFFACD for WCAG AA compliance.
  • Be cautious with #B8860B for small text on #FFFACD; always check contrast ratios.
  • Ensure interactive elements using #B8860B or #8B0000 have sufficient contrast against their surrounding elements.
  • Provide clear focus states for interactive elements, especially given the distinct hues.

Recommended combinations

Exploration Map

Deep brown (#7B3F00) for headers, parchment background (#FFFACD), with teal (#008080) for links or accents.

#7B3F00 · #FFFACD · #008080

Brass & Compass

Golden (#B8860B) for highlights, maroon (#8B0000) for strong calls-to-action, on a light background (#FFFACD).

#B8860B · #8B0000 · #FFFACD

Ancient Chart

Teal (#008080) for main content, deep brown (#7B3F00) for secondary details, on a parchment base (#FFFACD).

#008080 · #7B3F00 · #FFFACD

CSS variables

:root {
  --vintage-map-compass-1: #7B3F00;
  --vintage-map-compass-2: #B8860B;
  --vintage-map-compass-3: #008080;
  --vintage-map-compass-4: #FFFACD;
  --vintage-map-compass-5: #8B0000;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "vintage-map-compass": {
        1: "#7B3F00",
        2: "#B8860B",
        3: "#008080",
        4: "#FFFACD",
        5: "#8B0000",
      }
    }
  }
}

Related searches

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Palette colors

Hex values

Color 1#7B3F00
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Color 2#B8860B
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Color 3#008080
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Color 4#FFFACD
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Color 5#8B0000
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