Luxor Gold
Also known as: Plaguelands Beige , Turmeric , Spring Branch , Pirate’s Hook
A lively brown with a cozy and dependable character, Luxor Gold works well for coffee and food branding and rustic interiors. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Luxor Gold maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (6.61:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Luxor Gold color codes
- HEX
- #AB8D3F
- RGB
- rgb(171, 141, 63)
- RGBA
- rgba(171, 141, 63, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(43, 46%, 46%)
- HSV
- hsv(43, 63%, 67%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 18%, 63%, 33%)
- LAB
- lab(60.3 5.1 44.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(65.6% 0.103 88.2)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: darkgoldenrod #B8860B · ΔE 6.7
- RAL 1024: Ochre yellow #BA8F4C · ΔE 5.4 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Luxor Gold works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Luxor Gold
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Luxor Gold by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 3.18:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.61:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Luxor Gold background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Luxor Gold
Luxor Gold with its complement
Soft neighbors of Luxor Gold
Luxor Gold triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Rich Gold #AA8833 · ΔE 2.1
- Honey #AE8934 · ΔE 2.4
- Nugget #BC9229 · ΔE 5.0
- Treasures #BA8B36 · ΔE 5.1
- Arrowwood #B3861E · ΔE 5.2
- Teak #AB8953 · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Luxor Gold is closest to Kimono .
FAQ
Luxor Gold FAQs
What color is Luxor Gold?
Luxor Gold is a medium brown with the hex code #AB8D3F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 43°, 46% saturation, and 46% lightness.
What is the hex code for Luxor Gold?
The hex code for Luxor Gold is #AB8D3F. In RGB it's rgb(171, 141, 63), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 18%, 63%, 33%).
What colors go well with Luxor Gold?
Luxor Gold pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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