Dark Academia Library

Dark Academia Library color palette: Old paper, leather, walnut, burgundy and library green. HEX #E9DFC9, #7B5B3E, #4A3B2F, #6F2E2E, #3E4A3A, #1F1A17.

Old paper, leather, walnut, burgundy and library green.

Colors

  • highlight: #E9DFC9
  • main: #7B5B3E
  • secondary: #4A3B2F
  • accent: #6F2E2E
  • detail: #3E4A3A
  • shadow: #1F1A17

Coloring tips

  • Shade the main color (#7B5B3E) with the shadow color (#1F1A17): color light first, then add the dark only in the deepest spots.
  • Keep the highlight (#E9DFC9) for the lightest parts and highlights, or leave the paper white there.
  • Use the accent (#6F2E2E) sparingly, on small spots that should catch the eye.
  • Blend the second color (#4A3B2F) into the accent (#6F2E2E) for a soft transition.
  • Blend the detail color (#3E4A3A) into the main color (#7B5B3E) for a soft transition.
  • Blend while the ink is still wet, from dark to light, with small circles or short strokes.

Theme: Color Styles.