What are the hex codes in the Old Postcard palette?

The Old Postcard color palette consists of Cocoa #8C6A5D, Latte #C6A48E, Bone #E9D8C0, Dove Gray #5C7A6B.

How should I use the Old Postcard palette on a website?

Use Bone #E9D8C0 as the background, Cocoa #8C6A5D for text, Latte #C6A48E for buttons and links, and Dove Gray #5C7A6B for accents. No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.

Which colors in Old Postcard have enough contrast for text?

The highest-contrast pair is #8C6A5D on #E9D8C0 with a ratio of 3.47:1, which passes WCAG AA for large text only.

#8C6A5DCocoa

#C6A48ELatte

#E9D8C0Bone

#5C7A6BDove Gray

Old Postcard color palette

Vintage Muted Earthy Brown Beige Gray

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Name	HEX	RGB	HSL	OKLCH
Cocoa	`#8C6A5D`	`rgb(140, 106, 93)`	`hsl(17, 20%, 46%)`	`oklch(55.5% 0.048 42)`
Latte	`#C6A48E`	`rgb(198, 164, 142)`	`hsl(24, 33%, 67%)`	`oklch(74.3% 0.051 55)`
Bone	`#E9D8C0`	`rgb(233, 216, 192)`	`hsl(35, 48%, 83%)`	`oklch(89.0% 0.037 77)`
Dove Gray	`#5C7A6B`	`rgb(92, 122, 107)`	`hsl(150, 14%, 42%)`	`oklch(55.2% 0.042 163)`

Why it works and how to use it

Old Postcard is a monochromatic color palette tagged vintage, muted, earthy. All four colors sit within 18° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.

It works because the lightness steps are gentle (42% to 83%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.

Background: Bone (#E9D8C0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
Text: Cocoa (#8C6A5D) on #E9D8C0 gives 3.47:1, enough for large headings only.
Primary: Latte (#C6A48E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
Accent: Dove Gray (#5C7A6B) for highlights, badges and hover states.

No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.

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A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.

Primary action Secondary

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Roles are assigned by lightness.

Color blindness simulation

#8C6A5D

#C6A48E

#E9D8C0

#5C7A6B

Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.

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Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors

Pair	Sample	Ratio	Level
`#8C6A5D` on `#E9D8C0`	Aa	3.47:1	AA large only
`#E9D8C0` on `#5C7A6B`	Aa	3.38:1	AA large only
`#8C6A5D` on `#C6A48E`	Aa	2.1:1	Fail
`#C6A48E` on `#5C7A6B`	Aa	2.04:1	Fail
`#C6A48E` on `#E9D8C0`	Aa	1.65:1	Fail
`#8C6A5D` on `#5C7A6B`	Aa	1.03:1	Fail

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