Minimal · Five colors, clear roles
Edit in the studio ↗Taupe moss
Taupe paper with a muted moss edge.
Picture it on your website.
studio / notesA color study
An idea worth exploringSmall details.
Small details.
Whole new perspective.
The right colors give everyday ideas a little more character. Start with a clear canvas and make room for what matters.
Read the field notes01 / A fresh start
Let the details do the talking.
A supporting surface, a useful accent, and text you can actually read.
A note on contrast →Thoughtful colors, considered roles.Explore / Create / Refine
Live HTML preview. Button and accent labels use a derived black or white foreground.
The contrast check
| Pair | Foreground / background | Ratio | Text result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body text | #3B3830 / #F8F5F0 | 10.76:1 | AAA text |
| Card text | #3B3830 / #E7E1D7 | 9.00:1 | AAA text |
| Primary as a text link | #6A6650 / #F8F5F0 | 5.32:1 | AA text |
| Button label | #FFFFFF / #6A6650 | 5.79:1 | AA text |
| Accent label | #000000 / #B7BFA6 | 11.02:1 | AAA text |
AA normal: 4.5:1. AA large: 3:1. AAA normal: 7:1. Results use unrounded values. These checks do not certify a whole design. Read the methodology.
Take it with you
Your palette, in CSS.
Names describe the role, so your stylesheet stays useful when your colors change.
:root {
--color-background: #f8f5f0;
--color-surface: #e7e1d7;
--color-text: #3b3830;
--color-primary: #6a6650;
--color-accent: #b7bfa6;
--color-on-primary: #ffffff;
--color-on-accent: #000000;
}