Ancient Scroll Hues

Ancient Scroll Hues

Color Details

Dark Gray

warm
HEX#B4A996
RGBrgb(180, 169, 150)
HSLhsl(38, 17%, 65%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 6%, 17%, 29%)
HSVhsv(38, 17%, 71%)

Very Dark Gray

cool
HEX#1F1F20
RGBrgb(31, 31, 32)
HSLhsl(240, 2%, 12%)
CMYKcmyk(3%, 3%, 0%, 87%)
HSVhsv(240, 3%, 13%)

Dim Gray

neutral
HEX#6C7264
RGBrgb(108, 114, 100)
HSLhsl(86, 7%, 42%)
CMYKcmyk(5%, 0%, 12%, 55%)
HSVhsv(86, 12%, 45%)

Light Gray

neutral
HEX#DCDBCB
RGBrgb(220, 219, 203)
HSLhsl(56, 20%, 83%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 0%, 8%, 14%)
HSVhsv(56, 8%, 86%)

Dark Gray

cool
HEX#96AAB0
RGBrgb(150, 170, 176)
HSLhsl(194, 14%, 64%)
CMYKcmyk(15%, 3%, 0%, 31%)
HSVhsv(194, 15%, 69%)

Dark Khaki

warm
HEX#C3AF78
RGBrgb(195, 175, 120)
HSLhsl(44, 38%, 62%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 10%, 38%, 24%)
HSVhsv(44, 38%, 76%)

Dark Slate Gray

neutral
HEX#3C413C
RGBrgb(60, 65, 60)
HSLhsl(120, 4%, 25%)
CMYKcmyk(8%, 0%, 8%, 75%)
HSVhsv(120, 8%, 25%)

Description

Discover the 'Ancient Scroll Hues' palette, a sophisticated collection of muted and earthy tones inspired by classic illustrative art. This palette evokes a sense of contemplative serenity and timeless elegance, drawing from soft greiges, deep charcoals, ethereal blue-grays, and subtle aged golds. Perfect for creating a vintage-inspired aesthetic, it's ideal for elegant branding, artistic web design, publishing, interior decor, or fashion applications. The desaturated yet rich colors lend themselves to projects requiring a sophisticated, calm, and classic feel, offering a refined backdrop that resonates with historical depth and spiritual grace.

About This Palette

This 7-color palette features a balanced mix of warm and cool tones with a rich, grounded feel. Inspired by Creative aesthetics, this combination of orange, blue, green, yellow, and cyan hues creates a cohesive scheme suitable for web design, branding, illustration, and digital art projects.

How to Use This Palette

  • 1This palette has strong contrast between light and dark colors, making it excellent for text readability and visual hierarchy.
  • 2The muted, desaturated tones give this palette a sophisticated, understated feel. Great for editorial layouts, minimal designs, and professional presentations.
  • 3With 7 colors, use the 60-30-10 rule: assign 60% to a dominant color, 30% to a secondary, and distribute the remaining 10% among accent colors.
  • 4Export this palette as PNG for quick reference, or download in ASE/ACO format for direct use in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and other creative tools.

Color Analysis

#B4A996

A warm, light orange with muted intensity that evokes feelings of warmth, enthusiasm, and creativity. Works well as creative portfolios, food branding, or friendly interfaces.

#1F1F20

A deep black that anchors any design with strength and sophistication. Ideal for text, borders, or dramatic backgrounds.

#6C7264

A balanced mid-gray that serves as a versatile neutral. Perfect for borders, dividers, and supporting UI elements.

#DCDBCB

A warm, light yellow with muted intensity that evokes feelings of optimism, happiness, and attention. Works well as highlight elements, warning indicators, or cheerful designs.

#96AAB0

A cool, light cyan with muted intensity that evokes feelings of clarity, freshness, and calm. Works well as tech interfaces, medical designs, or clean modern layouts.

#C3AF78

A warm, light orange with moderately saturated intensity that evokes feelings of warmth, enthusiasm, and creativity. Works well as creative portfolios, food branding, or friendly interfaces.

#3C413C

A dark neutral gray that adds depth without overpowering. Works well for secondary text, shadows, and subtle backgrounds.

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