Palette

Pharaoh's Tomb Gleam

Reflects the rich, warm tones of an ancient Egyptian tomb, filled with golden treasures and aged stone.

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

Marketing banner

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

Data visualization

#5C4033#B8860B#FFD700#DAA520#800000

Palette guide

How to use Pharaoh's Tomb Gleam

Overview

The Pharaoh's Tomb Gleam palette captures the essence of ancient Egyptian artifacts and desert landscapes. It features a grounding #5C4033 (Dark Brown) resembling aged stone or rich soil, paired with radiant golds like #FFD700 and the slightly deeper #DAA520. A prominent #B8860B (Goldenrod) provides a warm, antique metallic touch. The inclusion of a deep, historical #800000 (Dark Red) adds a dramatic accent, reminiscent of precious minerals or sunset over the desert. This palette is ideal for projects seeking an earthy, rich, and historically resonant aesthetic, evoking warmth and discovered treasures.

Best used for

Historical documentary branding
Archaeological museum exhibits
Desert-themed product packaging
Rustic luxury interior design
Adventure game art direction
Artisan craft websites

Suggested color roles

primary

Use #5C4033 (Dark Brown) as a strong, earthy foundation for backgrounds, large content blocks, or structural elements, conveying stability.

secondary

Employ #B8860B (Goldenrod) for headings, key UI components, or borders, providing a sense of antique value.

accent

Apply #FFD700 (Gold) for highlights, important icons, or calls-to-action to simulate gleaming treasure and draw immediate attention.

background

A light, sandy beige or a very pale version of #DAA520 can serve as a soft, warm background.

text

For dark backgrounds like #5C4033, use #FFD700 or a creamy white. For lighter backgrounds, a deep charcoal or #5C4033 offers excellent readability.

Accessibility notes

Ensure sufficient contrast between #5C4033 and lighter text colors like #FFD700 or white.
#800000 might struggle against #5C4033 for smaller text; use for larger headings or decorative elements.
Test all text and interactive element color combinations for WCAG AA compliance.
Avoid low-contrast pairings, especially when using the gold tones against similar warm background shades.

Recommended combinations

Desert Gold

Perfect for main content areas, providing a strong, readable contrast for text and highlights.

#5C4033 · #FFD700 · #B8860B

Artifact Accent

Use for decorative elements, section dividers, or to highlight secondary information with historical flair.

#DAA520 · #800000 · #5C4033

Rich Earth

Ideal for branding, logos, or primary UI elements where warmth and richness are key.

#B8860B · #5C4033 · #DAA520

CSS variables

:root {
  --pharaoh-s-tomb-gleam-1: #5C4033;
  --pharaoh-s-tomb-gleam-2: #B8860B;
  --pharaoh-s-tomb-gleam-3: #FFD700;
  --pharaoh-s-tomb-gleam-4: #DAA520;
  --pharaoh-s-tomb-gleam-5: #800000;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "pharaoh-s-tomb-gleam": {
        1: "#5C4033",
        2: "#B8860B",
        3: "#FFD700",
        4: "#DAA520",
        5: "#800000",
      }
    }
  }
}

Hex values

Color 1#5C4033

Color 2#B8860B

Color 3#FFD700

Color 4#DAA520

Color 5#800000

Accessibility

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