Autumn Autumn Horizon
Autumn Autumn Horizon is a warm balanced contrast palette built with orange red, orange tones. Copy the HEX codes, download the palette image, save it to your collection, or open related palettes below.
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Pairing tips
Use #E2C8AE for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #AC8564 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #D9B48E for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #7B5135;
--palette-color-2: #AC8564;
--palette-color-3: #D9B48E;
--palette-color-4: #E2C8AE;
}Autumn Autumn Horizon colour names and contrast
Every value on this page is calculated from this palette's own HEX codes. The closest CSS named colour tells you what to call each shade, relative luminance shows how light or dark it truly is, and the contrast table shows which pairs are safe to set text in.
Swatch reference
| Swatch | Closest named colour | Match | Luminance | Hue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7B5135 | Sienna | 54 RGB pts | 0.104 | 24° |
| #AC8564 | Clay | 66 RGB pts | 0.265 | 28° |
| #D9B48E | Tan | 10 RGB pts | 0.493 | 30° |
| #E2C8AE | Nude | 42 RGB pts | 0.605 | 30° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #7B5135 on #E2C8AE | 4.27:1 | fail | AA |
| #7B5135 on #D9B48E | 3.54:1 | fail | AA |
| #AC8564 on #E2C8AE | 2.08:1 | fail | fail |
| #7B5135 on #AC8564 | 2.05:1 | fail | fail |
| #AC8564 on #D9B48E | 1.73:1 | fail | fail |
| #D9B48E on #E2C8AE | 1.21:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #7B5135 against #E2C8AE at 4.27:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #D9B48E against #E2C8AE at 1.21:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #7B5135 (Sienna, luminance 0.104) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #E2C8AE (Nude, luminance 0.605) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 6° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a near-monochrome palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #7B5135 on a #E2C8AE background, and reserve #D9B48E for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a warm balanced contrast color palette with orange red, orange tones.
Yes. Use the lightest color for backgrounds, deeper colors for text, and mid tones for buttons or accents. Check the contrast table above before setting body copy.
Yes. Use the copy buttons for the full palette or for a single color row.
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