Medieval Velvet Atlas
396Medieval Velvet Atlas color palette using #cab99c, #8365d2, #5e908b, #464f36, #361b1d.
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Medieval Color Palettes
Medieval colour reads like parchment under candlelight: iron red, leaf gold and forest green locked into heraldic order. It is the palette of illuminated manuscripts, not fantasy costume. Its main colours include lilac (#aa9dd6), ash (#99cfb3), sand (#c4b866), caramel (#af7f44), grape (#523d85), built as a tetradic set around 350° on the colour wheel. Hex and RGB values for each swatch are listed below for quick copy.
Medieval color palette hex codes
Main medieval colours with named swatches, HEX and RGB. Derived from this tag's hue (350°), saturation (42%) and tetradic scheme.
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilac swatch | Lilac | #aa9dd6 | rgb(170, 157, 214) | |
| Ash swatch | Ash | #99cfb3 | rgb(153, 207, 179) | |
| Sand swatch | Sand | #c4b866 | rgb(196, 184, 102) | |
| Caramel swatch | Caramel | #af7f44 | rgb(175, 127, 68) | |
| Grape swatch | Grape | #523d85 | rgb(82, 61, 133) | |
| Hunter Green swatch | Hunter Green | #215e56 | rgb(33, 94, 86) | |
| Taupe swatch | Taupe | #39451a | rgb(57, 69, 26) | |
| Ebony swatch | Ebony | #3a161b | rgb(58, 22, 27) |
Medieval color palettes
Medieval Velvet Orchard
284Medieval Velvet Orchard color palette using #dbbb95, #9a8fb4, #508f88, #4a5a29, #3b171c.
Medieval Soft Prairie
267Medieval Soft Prairie color palette using #dec89f, #8365d4, #568b82, #586f1a, #360e13.
Medieval Golden Current
248Medieval Golden Current color palette using #ccbfac, #9d84ca, #3ca690, #476019, #3b1118.
Medieval Golden Orchard
246Medieval Golden Orchard color palette using #dfbf86, #a196b3, #449589, #4a6123, #36151a.
Medieval Electric Studio
244Medieval Electric Studio color palette using #dbbc8a, #8f68d1, #489185, #424d27, #391e22.
Medieval Wild Lantern
210Medieval Wild Lantern color palette using #c4baaa, #9a7ad1, #3fa997, #556a22, #45181f.
Medieval Faded Drift
203Medieval Faded Drift color palette using #c8beae, #938aab, #429c88, #414c30, #291a1c.
Medieval Deep Harbour
196Medieval Deep Harbour color palette using #cbbba5, #9b7fc8, #2ebb9f, #435020, #2c1b1d.
Medieval Quiet Morning
161Medieval Quiet Morning color palette using #dfc099, #8f71d8, #528f86, #556c20, #2b1d20.
Medieval Golden Lantern
152Medieval Golden Lantern color palette using #d7ba93, #9a74d9, #449788, #40581b, #371319.
Medieval Soft Archive
136Medieval Soft Archive color palette using #dbbb90, #8e73d3, #5c8981, #475a1c, #351014.
Medieval Muted Alcove
104Medieval Muted Alcove color palette using #c1b49f, #946cd9, #618e84, #4e6c1f, #451119.
Medieval Still Meadow
102Medieval Still Meadow color palette using #d1bfa3, #9886be, #5a9285, #4a6126, #3e2328.
Medieval Electric Orchard
94Medieval Electric Orchard color palette using #e2c590, #9989b1, #32b4a6, #485f20, #3e181e.
Medieval Deep Studio
91Medieval Deep Studio color palette using #dbbb85, #8661d6, #41ada1, #4a5f24, #2e181d.
Medieval Still Studio
69Medieval Still Studio color palette using #c3b7a6, #997dc9, #54817a, #4b5f2b, #3f2124.
Medieval Muted Orchard
66Medieval Muted Orchard color palette using #e6c798, #9388ae, #56827b, #46512f, #3d181e.
Medieval Muted Studio
55Medieval Muted Studio color palette using #cbbead, #9181be, #429181, #435425, #371c22.
Medieval Antique Studio
46Medieval Antique Studio color palette using #d5c1a5, #9374d6, #539b8a, #4c6319, #3a1e23.
Medieval Faded Prairie
41Medieval Faded Prairie color palette using #dbbf8d, #9888bf, #5e8680, #4e621a, #360e17.
Medieval Faded Alcove
25Medieval Faded Alcove color palette using #e0c194, #916ec9, #5f8882, #454e2a, #370d16.
Medieval Smoked Harbour
9Medieval Smoked Harbour color palette using #d1bfa2, #8970cc, #588076, #3d4928, #382328.
Medieval Dusty Orchard
9Medieval Dusty Orchard color palette using #cfb99c, #9074d9, #34a496, #47581b, #37161e.
About medieval color palettes
Browse 24 medieval colour palettes drawn from heraldry, manuscript inks and chapel glass. Each set keeps the weight of pigmented ground rather than neon costume drama.
Expect earthy reds, aged golds, deep greens and ink blacks that sit well on parchment-toned surfaces. Use them for historical branding, fantasy UI, museum sites and editorial work that needs gravitas without mud.
Anchor large fields in parchment cream or stone, then place one heraldic colour as the charge. Gold leaf works best as a thin highlight; iron red and forest green carry structure. Keep type in near-black ink so the scheme stays readable rather than theatrical.
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Medieval color palette FAQ
What colours define a medieval palette?
A medieval set usually mixes lilac (#aa9dd6), ash (#99cfb3), sand (#c4b866) with parchment neutrals. Think iron red, gold leaf, deep forest and ink, not candy fantasy hues.
What are common medieval hex codes?
Representative values include #aa9dd6, #99cfb3, #c4b866, #af7f44, #523d85, #215e56, #39451a, #3a161b, centred near #9f4151. Exact pigments vary by manuscript tradition, but the family stays warm, heavy and low-key.
How do I use medieval colours without looking costume-y?
Limit saturated heraldic accents to seals, headings and borders. Fill most of the layout with parchment, stone and charcoal so the palette feels archival rather than theatrical.
Are these 24 medieval palettes free?
Yes. Every medieval palette here is free for personal and commercial projects, with no attribution required.