Ayahuasca Vine
#665500
Smoky, muted vine green for sub-navigation contrast
About Ayahuasca Vine
Ayahuasca Vine is the brown that still has green underneath it, not pretending to be either one, just sitting in that narrow band where they actually coexist. It's warmer and more saturated than Beat Around the Bush, which means it won't feel apologetic on a page. Unlike Coffee Adept's roasted, almost muted depth, this one has more color temperature to it, closer to earth that's still alive. It reads as intentional the way a dyed textile does, not faded.
You'll reach for it on heritage packaging, editorial covers, and dense interface layouts where you need something that anchors without feeling cold or corporate. It holds body copy without strain, plays well against cream and natural materials, and won't flatten against warm blacks the way lighter greens sometimes do. The saturation keeps it from disappearing, but the warmth keeps it from feeling heavy.
Pair it with intention though, it's particular about neighbors. It deepens nicely next to muted neutrals and pale type, but it can feel restless next to anything too bright. Test it early against your actual copy weight, not just swatches.
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On White #ffffff
On Gray 100 #f5f5f5
On Gray 900 #18181b
On Black #000000
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