Dark Academia Procreate Color Palette — 30 Moody Neutral Swatches for Vintage, Earthy Digital Art

Unlock timeless, moody aesthetics with the Dark Academia Procreate Color Palette—30 handpicked neutral swatches crafted for artists, illustrators, and brand designers who love vintage, earthy tones. From deep coffee browns and aged parchment creams to muted olives and soft charcoal grays, this palette gives your artwork instant atmosphere and cohesion, without the guesswork.

Whether you’re creating editorial illustrations, atmospheric portraits, brand mood boards, or social content with literary flair, these curated colors help you move faster and design smarter. Start with a rock-solid set of hues that harmonize beautifully and watch your ideas come together with ease. No more endless tweaking—just select, paint, and refine.

What you’ll love

- 30 moody neutral swatches: a balanced range of warm and cool tones for depth and dimension

- Vintage-inspired hues: perfect for Dark Academia themes, retro branding, and classic storytelling visuals

- Instant workflow boost: cohesive colors reduce decision fatigue and speed up your creative process

- Professional results: build polished palettes for illustrations, lettering, posters, and social graphics

- Seamless Procreate setup: install once and have an elegant, ready-to-use palette at your fingertips

What’s included

- 1 Procreate .swatches file with 30 curated colors

Compatibility

- Made exclusively for the Procreate app on iPad. This file will not work with other design programs.

Usage and notes

- This is a digital product—no physical item will be shipped.

- For personal and commercial design projects. Reselling, sharing, or redistributing the swatch file is not permitted.

- Need palettes for other software? Explore our shop for additional formats.

Why this palette

A strong color foundation is the fastest way to elevate your work. These deep, literary-inspired tones bring sophistication to your art while keeping your process simple and repeatable. Use the palette to create cohesive series, refine your brand look, or set an evocative mood across multiple projects.

How to get started

1) Download your file after purchase

2) Tap to import the .swatches file into Procreate

3) Open your brush and color panels, select a swatch, and start creating

Bring the quiet drama of candlelit libraries, leather-bound books, and weathered stone into your canvas—one timeless shade at a time.