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#997CA1 · #322E2E · #898A86 · #CCD1B0 · #EBEADA

vintage

A 5-color vintage palette · Complete color analysis and application guide

Scene Recommendations Scene Recommendations

Emotion EMOTION

NostalgicClassicTimelessWarm

Industry INDUSTRY

CafePublishingCraft

UI Context UI CONTEXT

StorefrontDigital MenuPosterData Visualization

Color Details Color Details

#997CA1

Dark Plum · LightSlateGray · Violet

HEX
#997CA1
RGB
rgb(153, 124, 161)
HSL
hsl(287, 16%, 56%)
HSB
hsb(287, 23%, 63%)
CMYK
cmyk(5%, 23%, 0%, 37%)
Oklch
oklch(62.6% 0.064 318.9)

Traditional「Dark Plum」· Paint「Violet」· Creative Blush Sunrise

#322E2E

Dark Cyan · DarkSlateGray · Dark Stone

HEX
#322E2E
RGB
rgb(50, 46, 46)
HSL
hsl(0, 4%, 19%)
HSB
hsb(0, 8%, 20%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 8%, 80%)
Oklch
oklch(30.5% 0.006 17.5)

Traditional「Dark Cyan」· Paint「Dark Stone」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#898A86

Ash · Gray · Warm Gray

HEX
#898A86
RGB
rgb(137, 138, 134)
HSL
hsl(75, 2%, 53%)
HSB
hsb(75, 3%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(1%, 0%, 3%, 46%)
Oklch
oklch(63.1% 0.006 118.0)

Traditional「Ash」· Paint「Warm Gray」· Creative Urban Concrete

#CCD1B0

Fresh Green · Silver · Sunflower

HEX
#CCD1B0
RGB
rgb(204, 209, 176)
HSL
hsl(69, 26%, 75%)
HSB
hsb(69, 16%, 82%)
CMYK
cmyk(2%, 0%, 16%, 18%)
Oklch
oklch(84.8% 0.045 114.4)

Traditional「Fresh Green」· Paint「Sunflower」· Creative Lemon Fizz

#EBEADA

Fresh Green · Beige · Lemon Cream

HEX
#EBEADA
RGB
rgb(235, 234, 218)
HSL
hsl(56, 30%, 89%)
HSB
hsb(56, 7%, 92%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 7%, 8%)
Oklch
oklch(93.3% 0.021 103.9)

Traditional「Fresh Green」· Paint「Lemon Cream」· Creative Lemon Fizz

Color Harmonies Color Harmonies

Based on color wheel theory, calculated from primary color

Complementary

997CA1
85A17D

Analogous

877DA1
997CA1
A17D97

Triadic

997CA1
A1997D
7DA199

Split-Comp.

997CA1
97A17D
7DA187

Tetradic

997CA1
A1877D
85A17D
7D97A1

Contrast Matrix WCAG 2.1 Contrast

997CA1
322E2E
898A86
CCD1B0
EBEADA
—
3.7
AA Large
1.1
Fail
2.3
Fail
3.0
AA Large
3.7
AA Large
—
3.9
AA Large
8.5
AAA
11.1
AAA
1.1
Fail
3.9
AA Large
—
2.2
Fail
2.9
Fail
2.3
Fail
8.5
AAA
2.2
Fail
—
1.3
Fail
3.0
AA Large
11.1
AAA
2.9
Fail
1.3
Fail
—
White BG
3.7AA Large
13.4AAA
3.5AA Large
1.6Fail
1.2Fail
Black BG
5.8AA
1.6Fail
6.0AA
13.3AAA
17.3AAA

Color Blindness Simulation Color Blindness Simulation

Protanopia

8C8C98
30302E
898987
CECEB8
EBEBDE

Deuteranopia

8E9096
31312E
898987
CECDBA
EBEBDF

Tritanopia

98918F
322E2E
898888
CCBEC0
EBE1E2

Achromatopsia

898989
2F2F2F
898989
CCCCCC
E8E8E8

Shades & Tints Shades & Tints

#997CA1

Dark
Light

#322E2E

Dark
Light

#898A86

Dark
Light

Code Snippets Code Snippets

CSS Custom Properties

:root {
  --color-1: #997ca1;
  --color-2: #322e2e;
  --color-3: #898a86;
  --color-4: #ccd1b0;
  --color-5: #ebeada;
}

SCSS

$color-1: #997ca1;
$color-2: #322e2e;
$color-3: #898a86;
$color-4: #ccd1b0;
$color-5: #ebeada;

TAILWIND

colors: {
  'brand-1': '#997ca1',
  'brand-2': '#322e2e',
  'brand-3': '#898a86',
  'brand-4': '#ccd1b0',
  'brand-5': '#ebeada',
}

RGB Array

[153, 124, 161], [50, 46, 46], [137, 138, 134], [204, 209, 176], [235, 234, 218]

FAQ FAQ

What scenarios is this 5-color palette suitable for?

This vintage-style palette of #997CA1, #322E2E, #898A86, #CCD1B0, #EBEADA is ideal for: brand design, premium product pages, magazine layouts, infographics, data visualization, accessible design. Low-saturation colors convey a sophisticated, premium feel. High contrast ensures clear visual hierarchy and readability. It is a classic and elegant choice among 5-color palettes.

How to use this palette in CSS or frontend projects?

Copy the CSS variables directly: --color-1: #997ca1; --color-2: #322e2e; --color-3: #898a86; --color-4: #ccd1b0; --color-5: #ebeada. LangColor editor supports one-click export to CSS, SCSS, Tailwind, JSON and more. Click the "Export" button to choose your format.

What UI/UX design tips apply to this palette?

Medium-brightness colors suit brand primary and accent colors. Use the darkest for text, lightest for backgrounds, and mid-tones for emphasis. High-contrast palettes naturally meet WCAG accessibility standards. Use the "Contrast Matrix" tool in LangColor editor to check WCAG accessibility levels for every color pair.

Which industries or brands suit this palette?

This vintage-style 5-color scheme is especially suited for tech, SaaS, healthcare, eco industries. Restrained colors convey professionalism and trust. Click "AI Analysis" in the editor for more detailed brand color suggestions.

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