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#B193A4
#A46268
#874A2D
#8C6A5DCocoa
#C6A48ELatte
#E9D8C0Bone
#5C7A6BDove Gray
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.
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| Swatch | 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
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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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#8C6A5D
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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
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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