Pergament

#bfa58a

Soft pergament beige, calmer than oakwood, warmer than latte

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About Pergament

Pergament reads like a lightly aged sheet you can still bend without cracking. It's a pale parchment tan, softer and less saturated than , and it doesn't carry the brown-forward weight that makes feel more assertive. Compared with 3AM , it's cleaner and airier, so it doesn't feel earthy or grounded in the same way. The undertone stays subtly golden and dry, more paper than toast.

I use Pergament when I need a warm base that stays quiet behind content. It's a great fit for e-commerce category pages and product-detail layouts where you want light warmth without pushing the page into caramel territory. In interior and hospitality UI, it works well for cards, step headers, and form panels that sit over photos, because it keeps curated readability while still feeling tactile.

Quick note: because it's lighter than the neighboring tans, it can look a touch more neutral on bright displays. If it starts to feel washed out, add contrast with deeper text or cooler accents, rather than leaning warmer.

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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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On Gray 100 #f5f5f5

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2.15:1Fail

On Gray 900 #18181b

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7.56:1AAA

On Black #000000

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8.96:1AAA

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