Sheaf

#d2ae84

Pale sheath gold with softer, cooler neutrality

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About Sheaf

I see Sheaf as the color of dry straw caught in soft shade. It's not that deep caramel warmth from , and it doesn't have 's earthy, matte brown lean. Instead, it sits lighter and cleaner, with a gentler, more wheat-like undertone and a quieter saturation that feels controlled rather than sweet.

I reach for Sheaf on form panels, section headers, and map-adjacent UI blocks when you need yellow-family lightness without drifting into "pale beige" territory. It also holds up well in hospitality reservation screens and beauty product layouts, especially behind product photography where can look a bit heavy and Link to the Past can go too honey-sunlit. Sheaf gives you warmth that stays tidy, not glossy, not crusty, just steady.

One thing to watch: on very warm imagery it can read a touch more muted, so pair it with crisp off-whites or cool grays to keep it from blending into the background.

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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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On Gray 900 #18181b

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On Black #000000

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