Palette

Ancient Gold Scroll

Rich and storied, mirroring the aged beauty of antique maps and gilded, illuminated texts.

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#8B4513#B8860B#D2B48C#F5DEB3#FFFDD0

Palette guide

How to use Ancient Gold Scroll

Overview

The Ancient Gold Scroll palette is rich and storied, mirroring the aged beauty of antique maps and gilded, illuminated texts. This elegant range features a deep, earthy brown #8B4513, a luxurious #B8860B, and a soft, aged beige #D2B48C. Lighter, brighter tones like #F5DEB3 and #FFFDD0 evoke the luminous quality of old parchment and gold leaf. It's an excellent choice for designs that aim to convey historical value, refined elegance, and a sense of timelessness. Designers will find this palette perfect for creating sophisticated and memorable user experiences, and developers can easily integrate these harmonious hex codes for a consistent and visually rich digital presence.

Best used for

Historical document preservation websites
Luxury antique dealer branding
Genealogy and family history services
High-end stationery and invitations
Museum gift shop products
Vintage map art prints

Suggested color roles

primary

#8B4513 - A deep, earthy brown, ideal for foundational elements, headers, or establishing a rich, historical mood.

secondary

#B8860B - A luxurious mid-tone gold, perfect for supporting content blocks, subheadings, or as a background for lighter text.

accent

#F5DEB3 - A brilliant, lighter gold-beige that can highlight key information, interactive elements, or add a touch of luminous opulence.

background

#FFFDD0 - A very light, almost off-white cream, providing a clean, expansive, and elegant backdrop. Ideal for main content areas and readability.

text

#D2B48C - This soft, aged beige can be used for secondary text or subtle accents on very dark backgrounds. For primary body text on light backgrounds, a dark charcoal or deep brown like #8B4513 ensures optimal contrast and accessibility.

Accessibility notes

Ensure sufficient contrast for #D2B48C text on #FFFDD0 or similar light backgrounds (WCAG AA/AAA).
Text in #8B4513 should be paired with a very light color (e.g., off-white) to meet contrast guidelines.
Avoid using #B8860B for small text on similar mid-tone backgrounds without careful checking.
When using these warm tones, ensure interactive elements have clear visual states beyond color changes.

Recommended combinations

Antique Map

Creates a strong, luxurious, and historical base for hero sections or main navigation.

#8B4513 · #B8860B · #FFFDD0

Gilded Parchment

Ideal for clean, readable content areas with an elegant, luminous feel, evoking old scrolls.

#FFFDD0 · #F5DEB3 · #8B4513

Illuminated Detail

Perfect for subtle graphical details, borders, or secondary information, maintaining a rich aesthetic.

#D2B48C · #B8860B · #F5DEB3

CSS variables

:root {
  --ancient-gold-scroll-1: #8B4513;
  --ancient-gold-scroll-2: #B8860B;
  --ancient-gold-scroll-3: #D2B48C;
  --ancient-gold-scroll-4: #F5DEB3;
  --ancient-gold-scroll-5: #FFFDD0;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "ancient-gold-scroll": {
        1: "#8B4513",
        2: "#B8860B",
        3: "#D2B48C",
        4: "#F5DEB3",
        5: "#FFFDD0",
      }
    }
  }
}

Hex values

Color 1#8B4513

Color 2#B8860B

Color 3#D2B48C

Color 4#F5DEB3

Color 5#FFFDD0

Accessibility

Contrast checker

2.2:1Fail

3.6:1AA18

5.4:1AA

6.8:1AA

2.2:1Fail

1.7:1Fail

2.5:1Fail

3.1:1AA18

3.6:1AA18

1.7:1Fail

1.5:1Fail

1.9:1Fail

5.4:1AA

2.5:1Fail

1.5:1Fail

1.3:1Fail

6.8:1AA

3.1:1AA18

1.9:1Fail

1.3:1Fail

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