Dark Academia Color Palette
Parchment, antique gold, oxblood, forest green, ink blue and dark walnut, the rich library colors of the dark academia aesthetic.
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Colors
#EAD9B5
#B8862B
#7A1626
#1E4B38
#1E2A44
#3A2416
Contrast on Light & Dark Backgrounds
| Color | Hex | On White | On Black |
|---|---|---|---|
| #EAD9B5 | T - | T - | |
| #B8862B | T - | T - | |
| #7A1626 | T - | T - | |
| #1E4B38 | T - | T - | |
| #1E2A44 | T - | T - | |
| #3A2416 | T - | T - |
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Dark Academia CSS Code
oklch(89% 0.0511 85.7) oklch(65.36% 0.1201 78.15) oklch(38.14% 0.1333 18.19) oklch(37.51% 0.06 163.33) oklch(28.76% 0.0508 264.58) oklch(28.42% 0.0412 52.83)
The same colors in OKLCH. In a gradient, OKLCH can also blend them more vividly. How OKLCH gradients work →
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FAQ
What colors are in the Dark Academia palette?
Parchment, antique gold, oxblood, forest green, ink blue and dark walnut, the rich library colors of the dark academia aesthetic.
How do I turn the Dark Academia palette into a CSS gradient?
Use background: linear-gradient(to right, #EAD9B5, #B8862B, #7A1626, #1E4B38, #1E2A44, #3A2416);, or click "Make it a gradient" above to open it in the live generator.