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Nile Royal Jewels

A majestic palette inspired by the rich history of ancient Egypt, blending regal blues, shimmering golds, and deep obsidian.

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#1A2D46#5A7AA0#D1B000#F5DA42#2E2F30

Palette guide

How to use Nile Royal Jewels

Overview

The Nile Royal Jewels palette exudes ancient majesty, blending deep, regal tones with shimmering golden accents. Ideal for projects demanding elegance and historical depth, this dark-themed collection features a dominant deep blue, #1A2D46, reminiscent of the Nile at dusk, complemented by a softer, muted blue, #5A7AA0. The brilliance of ancient Egyptian artifacts is captured through a rich old gold, #D1B000, and a dazzling bright gold, #F5DA42, providing striking contrast and focal points. An obsidian-like #2E2F30 grounds the palette, offering a sophisticated neutral. Designers and developers can leverage these hues to create luxurious interfaces, compelling branding, and immersive digital experiences that evoke timeless grandeur.

Best used for

Luxury brand identity and packaging
High-end event invitations and decor
Historical museum exhibits or educational platforms
Premium product websites, especially for jewelry or art
Film titles or documentary graphics
Sophisticated interior design concepts

Suggested color roles

primary

#1A2D46 (Deep Blue) - Use as the foundational background or primary brand color to convey gravitas and depth. Excellent for large headers or main content blocks.

secondary

#5A7AA0 (Muted Blue) - Ideal for secondary navigation, subheadings, or as a supporting background element to add subtle contrast without overpowering the primary blue.

accent

#D1B000 (Old Gold) - Employ this rich gold for important calls-to-action, icons, or decorative elements that require a touch of historical luxury and warmth.

background

#2E2F30 (Obsidian) - A sophisticated, near-black option for dark mode interfaces, footer sections, or as a contrasting backdrop for the gold and blue elements.

text

For optimal readability against the dark blues and obsidian, use a light text color like pure white or a very light gray. For headlines on #1A2D46 or #2E2F30, #F5DA42 or #D1B000 can provide stunning contrast.

Accessibility notes

Ensure sufficient contrast when using #5A7AA0 (Muted Blue) for text against #1A2D46 (Deep Blue) or #2E2F30 (Obsidian).
Always test #D1B000 (Old Gold) and #F5DA42 (Bright Gold) for text readability against dark backgrounds, especially for smaller font sizes.
Prioritize white or very light gray text for body copy on the dark primary and background colors to meet WCAG AA standards.
Avoid using #D1B000 (Old Gold) and #F5DA42 (Bright Gold) in close proximity for critical information due to their similar luminosity.

Recommended combinations

Regal Header

Use #1A2D46 as a header background, #F5DA42 for the title, and #2E2F30 for a subtle border or separating line.

#1A2D46 · #F5DA42 · #2E2F30

Golden Accent Card

Employ #2E2F30 for a card background, #D1B000 for key information or icons, and #5A7AA0 for supporting text.

#2E2F30 · #D1B000 · #5A7AA0

Subtle Elegance

#1A2D46 as a main background, #5A7AA0 for secondary panels or muted elements, with #F5DA42 as a minimal highlight.

#1A2D46 · #5A7AA0 · #F5DA42

CSS variables

:root {
  --nile-royal-jewels-1: #1A2D46;
  --nile-royal-jewels-2: #5A7AA0;
  --nile-royal-jewels-3: #D1B000;
  --nile-royal-jewels-4: #F5DA42;
  --nile-royal-jewels-5: #2E2F30;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "nile-royal-jewels": {
        1: "#1A2D46",
        2: "#5A7AA0",
        3: "#D1B000",
        4: "#F5DA42",
        5: "#2E2F30",
      }
    }
  }
}

Hex values

Color 1#1A2D46

Color 2#5A7AA0

Color 3#D1B000

Color 4#F5DA42

Color 5#2E2F30

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