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 beautifully 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Luxor Gold
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.18:1
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Aa — on black
contrast 6.61:1
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Best text color on a Luxor Gold background: #000000
Palettes featuring Luxor Gold
Luxor Gold with its complement
Soft neighbors of Luxor Gold
Luxor Gold triad
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.
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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