Palette

Pharaoh's Golden Tomb

Rich, majestic colors inspired by the opulent treasures and deep shadows of an ancient pharaoh's tomb.

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

Marketing banner

Launch

Built with Pharaoh's Golden Tomb.

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

Data visualization

#B8860B#DAA520#F0E68C#6A0573#36454F

Palette guide

How to use Pharaoh's Golden Tomb

Overview

The Pharaoh's Golden Tomb palette features rich, majestic colors inspired by the opulent treasures and deep shadows of an ancient pharaoh's tomb. It includes radiant golds like #B8860B and #DAA520, a shimmering pale gold #F0E68C, and a dramatic, mysterious deep purple #6A0573, grounded by a cool, dark charcoal #36454F. This palette is designed for designers and developers seeking to evoke luxury, mystery, and historical drama. The interplay of luminous gold with profound purple and dark grey creates a sophisticated and intriguing visual narrative, perfect for projects that demand a sense of ancient grandeur and hidden splendor.

Best used for

Mystery game interfaces
Luxury jewelry brand websites
Historical drama film promotions
High-end art and antique catalogs
Exclusive event branding
Museum exhibit digital guides

Suggested color roles

primary

Utilize #B8860B as the primary color for prominent headings, key calls-to-action, or brand logos, conveying opulence.

secondary

Employ #DAA520 for subheadings, interactive elements, or supporting graphical details, adding a brighter golden shimmer.

accent

Apply #6A0573 as a powerful accent for important icons, highlights, or distinct sections, providing dramatic contrast.

background

Use #F0E68C as a pale, shimmering background, offering a luminous canvas for the richer colors.

text

For body text, #36454F or black provides excellent readability and a sophisticated, mysterious tone on light backgrounds.

Accessibility notes

Ensure #36454F text on #F0E68C background meets WCAG AA contrast standards.
Verify that #B8860B and #DAA520 have sufficient contrast when used as text on #F0E68C.
The deep purple #6A0573 requires careful contrast checking against any gold or light background it overlays.
Avoid placing light gold text on other light gold backgrounds without strong contrast verification.

Recommended combinations

Tomb's Radiance

Creates a rich, luminous look for hero sections or prominent feature blocks.

#B8860B · #DAA520 · #F0E68C

Mystic Shadows

Ideal for a dramatic, high-contrast feel in content areas, sidebars, or security warnings.

#6A0573 · #36454F · #F0E68C

Golden Relic

Provides a sophisticated, high-contrast combination for distinct UI elements or brand accents.

#DAA520 · #B8860B · #36454F

CSS variables

:root {
  --pharaoh-s-golden-tomb-1: #B8860B;
  --pharaoh-s-golden-tomb-2: #DAA520;
  --pharaoh-s-golden-tomb-3: #F0E68C;
  --pharaoh-s-golden-tomb-4: #6A0573;
  --pharaoh-s-golden-tomb-5: #36454F;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "pharaoh-s-golden-tomb": {
        1: "#B8860B",
        2: "#DAA520",
        3: "#F0E68C",
        4: "#6A0573",
        5: "#36454F",
      }
    }
  }
}

Hex values

Color 1#B8860B

Color 2#DAA520

Color 3#F0E68C

Color 4#6A0573

Color 5#36454F

Accessibility

Contrast checker

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2.5:1Fail

3.4:1AA18

3:1AA18

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1.7:1Fail

5:1AA

4.4:1AA18

2.5:1Fail

1.7:1Fail

8.7:1AAA

7.7:1AAA