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Sunken Treasure

Deep, tarnished golds and browns evoke the forgotten riches resting silently on the ocean floor.

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#CD853F#B8860B#8B4513#663300#5A3800

Palette guide

How to use Sunken Treasure

Overview

The "Sunken Treasure" palette is a rich, earthy collection of tarnished golds and deep browns, perfectly embodying the forgotten riches resting silently on the ocean floor. #CD853F and #B8860B offer vibrant, yet aged, golden hues, ideal for focal points and elements that need to convey value and history. The deeper browns, #8B4513, #663300, and #5A3800, provide a strong, grounding foundation, reminiscent of weathered wood, dark sand, or corroded metals. This palette is excellent for designers seeking a rustic, historical, or luxurious aesthetic with a sense of adventure and discovery. It's particularly effective in branding, game design, or digital interfaces that aim for a warm, grounded, and richly textured feel, evoking the allure of ancient artifacts.

Best used for

  • Adventure game environment art
  • Rustic luxury branding
  • Historical documentary visuals
  • Artisan craft product packaging
  • Pirate-themed websites
  • Vintage map designs

Suggested color roles

primary

#CD853F for prominent elements that need a touch of aged brilliance.

secondary

#B8860B for supporting golden elements, adding depth and richness.

accent

#5A3800 provides a deep, grounding accent, perfect for borders or strong contrasts.

background

#663300 offers a deep, earthy background. #8B4513 can be used for slightly lighter sections.

text

White or light cream on #663300. Dark brown or black on #CD853F.

Accessibility notes

  • Ensure sufficient contrast for text, especially when using #B8860B on #CD853F.
  • #CD853F provides good readability for dark text, making it suitable for headings.
  • The darkest browns, #663300 and #5A3800, offer superior contrast for light text.
  • Avoid using #8B4513 and #663300 for text/background pairs without careful contrast checking.

Recommended combinations

Tarnished Gold

Creates a smooth transition from bright gold to deeper, aged tones.

#CD853F · #B8860B · #8B4513

Deep Earth Cache

Ideal for establishing a deep, textured background or base elements.

#8B4513 · #663300 · #5A3800

Rich Artifact

Provides a strong dark base with two prominent golden accents for a luxurious feel.

#5A3800 · #CD853F · #B8860B

CSS variables

:root {
  --sunken-treasure-1: #CD853F;
  --sunken-treasure-2: #B8860B;
  --sunken-treasure-3: #8B4513;
  --sunken-treasure-4: #663300;
  --sunken-treasure-5: #5A3800;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "sunken-treasure": {
        1: "#CD853F",
        2: "#B8860B",
        3: "#8B4513",
        4: "#663300",
        5: "#5A3800",
      }
    }
  }
}

Related searches

rustic gold brown paletteancient treasure colorsvintage earthy aestheticpirate map colorsrich historical branding

Palette colors

Hex values

Color 1#CD853F
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Color 2#B8860B
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Color 3#8B4513
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Color 4#663300
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Color 5#5A3800
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Accessibility

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