Color palette guide
Vintage color palettes
13 palettes
Designing with vintage colors
Vintage palettes usually reduce saturation and avoid the clean digital intensity of modern primary colors. Mustard, rust, faded green, dusty blue, cream, and deep brown can reproduce the character of aged paper and traditional inks.
Use one historic-looking color as the focal point and support it with softened neutrals. Slightly imperfect textures can reinforce the style, but text should remain crisp and readable.
Vintage palette questions
Which colors create a vintage look?
Muted mustard, rust, olive, dusty blue, burgundy, cream, tan, and deep brown commonly create a vintage appearance.
Can vintage palettes work on modern websites?
Yes. Use vintage colors for identity and accents while retaining modern spacing, typography, and accessible contrast.