Palette

Pharaoh's Gold

A regal and majestic palette, blending warm desert tones with opulent gold and deep royal blue.

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This alert border and accent use the palette's detail color.

Marketing banner

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Built with Pharaoh's Gold.

A bolder treatment that stretches the primary and secondary colors across a full gradient banner.

Data visualization

#D4AF37#B8860B#8B4513#CD853F#000080

Palette guide

How to use Pharaoh's Gold

Overview

The Pharaoh's Gold palette is a regal and majestic collection blending warm desert tones with opulent gold and a deep royal blue. Featuring the striking brightness of #D4AF37, the richness of #B8860B, and the powerful accent of #000080, this palette is designed for designers and developers aiming to evoke ancient grandeur and profound elegance. The inclusion of earthy browns like #8B4513 and #CD853F grounds the vibrant golds and bold blue, creating a balanced yet dramatic visual experience. It's an ideal choice for projects that require a sense of history, luxury, and a strong, memorable presence.

Best used for

Museum exhibition design
Historical fiction branding
Luxury goods marketing
Educational historical content
High-end event invitations
Theatrical set design

Suggested color roles

primary

Designate #D4AF37 as the primary color for vibrant headlines, key calls-to-action, or brand logos, commanding attention.

secondary

Employ #B8860B for subheadings, navigation elements, or supporting golden graphics, adding depth.

accent

Utilize #000080 as a powerful accent for important icons, highlights, or distinct sections, providing regal contrast.

background

A very light neutral background (such as a near-white) would best support this palette, allowing the rich colors to shine.

text

For body text, #8B4513 or #000080 offers excellent legibility and a sophisticated feel on light backgrounds.

Accessibility notes

Ensure #8B4513 or #000080 text on a light background meets WCAG AA contrast standards.
Verify that #D4AF37 and #B8860B have sufficient contrast when used as text on backgrounds like #CD853F.
The royal blue #000080 requires careful contrast checking against any gold or brown it overlays.
Avoid placing light gold text directly on other light gold or brown backgrounds without strong contrast verification.

Recommended combinations

Royal Decree

Creates a strong, regal combination for impactful headers or primary navigation.

#D4AF37 · #8B4513 · #000080

Desert Jewels

Ideal for a luxurious blend in hero sections or prominent feature blocks.

#B8860B · #CD853F · #000080

Ancient Sands

Provides a warm, earthy trio for content backgrounds or detailed illustrations.

#D4AF37 · #CD853F · #8B4513

CSS variables

:root {
  --pharaoh-s-gold-1: #D4AF37;
  --pharaoh-s-gold-2: #B8860B;
  --pharaoh-s-gold-3: #8B4513;
  --pharaoh-s-gold-4: #CD853F;
  --pharaoh-s-gold-5: #000080;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "pharaoh-s-gold": {
        1: "#D4AF37",
        2: "#B8860B",
        3: "#8B4513",
        4: "#CD853F",
        5: "#000080",
      }
    }
  }
}

Hex values

Color 1#D4AF37

Color 2#B8860B

Color 3#8B4513

Color 4#CD853F

Color 5#000080

Accessibility

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