Palette

Ancient Egypt Gold

A shimmering range of golds and ochres, inspired by the timeless richness and splendor of ancient Egyptian treasures.

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#725D2E#A48D4D#D6BE6C#F4DA8D#FFEFBE

Palette guide

How to use Ancient Egypt Gold

Overview

The Ancient Egypt Gold palette presents a shimmering range of golds and ochres, inspired by the timeless richness and splendor of ancient Egyptian treasures. From the deep, grounding #725D2E to the radiant, almost luminous #FFEFBE, this collection exudes luxury and historical elegance. It's an excellent choice for designs that aim to convey opulence, heritage, and a sense of timeless grandeur. Developers will find ample contrast opportunities for readable interfaces, while designers can craft visually stunning experiences for high-end brands, cultural institutions, or luxury product marketing, bringing the allure of pharaohs and sacred artifacts to life.

Best used for

Luxury brand identity and marketing
High-end jewelry or fashion websites
Historical or cultural institution design
Packaging for premium, opulent goods
Digital art with an ancient Egyptian theme
Event invitations with a golden, regal touch

Suggested color roles

primary

#D6BE6C (Antique Gold) - A radiant primary for headlines, key calls to action, or prominent UI elements, exuding luxury.

secondary

#A48D4D (Old Gold) - Ideal for supporting content, subheadings, or as a background for navigation, adding depth.

accent

#F4DA8D (Pale Gold) - Use sparingly for interactive states, small icons, or decorative elements to add a shimmering highlight.

background

#FFEFBE (Cream Gold) - A very light, luminous background that provides excellent readability for darker text and a rich, airy feel.

text

#725D2E (Deep Brown Gold) - Provides strong, readable contrast against #FFEFBE, suitable for body text and important labels.

Accessibility notes

Ensure #725D2E text on #FFEFBE background meets WCAG AA contrast ratio.
Avoid using #F4DA8D or #D6BE6C for small text on #A48D4D due to insufficient contrast.
For maximum readability, consider a dark charcoal text on #F4DA8D backgrounds.
Ensure interactive elements using #D6BE6C have sufficient contrast against their surrounding elements.

Recommended combinations

Pharaoh's Gleam

Ideal for headers and main content areas, creating a rich, elegant look.

#725D2E · #FFEFBE · #D6BE6C

Desert Treasure

Great for highlighting key information or feature boxes with a luminous, historical touch.

#A48D4D · #F4DA8D · #D6BE6C

Royal Sands

Perfect for creating radiant backgrounds with strong, golden accents and deep grounding.

#D6BE6C · #725D2E · #A48D4D

CSS variables

:root {
  --ancient-egypt-gold-2-1: #725D2E;
  --ancient-egypt-gold-2-2: #A48D4D;
  --ancient-egypt-gold-2-3: #D6BE6C;
  --ancient-egypt-gold-2-4: #F4DA8D;
  --ancient-egypt-gold-2-5: #FFEFBE;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "ancient-egypt-gold-2": {
        1: "#725D2E",
        2: "#A48D4D",
        3: "#D6BE6C",
        4: "#F4DA8D",
        5: "#FFEFBE",
      }
    }
  }
}

Hex values

Color 1#725D2E

Color 2#A48D4D

Color 3#D6BE6C

Color 4#F4DA8D

Color 5#FFEFBE

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