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Two monochromatic and analogous color palettes with amber and golden hues to refine your golden hour edits! Find @z.a.o_’s expert tips and schemes below! #ColorProWithMe #ChasingSunsets
“Golden hour has a magical way of softening the world around us, turning landscapes golden, casting glowing highlights on the skin, and wrapping everything in a warm embrace. To help refine and elevate your golden hour edits, below are two warm-toned color palettes rooted in amber and gold—two hues that capture the glow of sunset!
1) The first palette found in image one is rooted in the color amber:
The term “amber” has been around since the 1500s, borrowed from the glowing tree resin that can look like honey, deep gold, or even earthy brown. Because of its rarity in nature, it can feel exceptional, spiritual, or nostalgic.
Amber radiates energy and warmth, tied to feelings of confidence, clarity, and optimism. Maybe that is why it works so well for golden hour edits—it captures that fleeting magic beautifully!
This palette brings together the character of amber—from its deep, grounding tones to its soft, glowing highlights, offering a rich base for warm, emotional edits:
Warm amber (9d783a)
Earthy brown-black (302915)
Golden ochre (bf8c40)
Beige light (ead6c5)
Desaturated moss (7d785a)
2) The second palette, found in image six, is all about the richness of gold:
According to studies by Pantone, over 30–35% of participants chose gold as the most premium and exclusive color, a shade that instantly evokes luxury, success, and timeless beauty.
While amber grabs attention and radiates warmth, gold adds elegance. It has a way of elevating everything it touches, whether in branding, fashion, or photo editing. While color grading, gold gives scenes a regal, cinematic glow, especially when paired with deep blues, forest greens, or rich browns.
This palette brings out the intensity of golden light, ideal for desert scenes, coastal cliffs, or sun-drenched portraits:
Vibrant golden amber (cf8b01)
Soft sunlit ivory (f0ddae)
Deep espresso brown (331f03)
Burnished bronze (574006)
Sunset gold (a97915)”
@colorpro: Which color do you prefer, amber or gold? 🎨