Panela

#9b5227

Muted panela brown, less pumpkin than Garfield

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About Panela

Panela reads like spiced pantry paper that's been inked with a careful hand. It's unmistakably in the family, but it doesn't behave like the brighter neighbors; the tone is more burnt and muted, leaning brownier without going as dense as .

Compared to , Panela has less dusty lift and more depth in the midtones. Versus Cinnamon Sparkle, it keeps its warmth but drops the extra brightness, so it feels steadier rather than breathy. I use it for heritage food packaging where the label needs to look real and handled, not decorative. It also works well for editorial UI such as section headings, article dividers, and secondary button text on craft e-commerce pages where you want clear hierarchy without that quick "snap."

One quirk: it holds up against cream backgrounds, but it can look heavy next to true bright oranges or highly saturated yellows. Pair it with cocoa, oatmeal, or softened greens to keep it grounded.

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WCAG 2.1 contrast ratios. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large. AAA requires 7:1 / 4.5:1.

On White #ffffff

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5.79:1AAAAA Large

On Gray 100 #f5f5f5

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5.31:1AAAAA Large

On Gray 900 #18181b

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3.06:1FailAA Large

On Black #000000

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3.63:1FailAA Large

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