Autumn Melon Waltz
Autumn Melon Waltz is a balanced warm and cool balanced contrast palette built with orange, lime, green 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 #2C3A1C for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #E1A562 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #64703C for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #C07029;
--palette-color-2: #E1A562;
--palette-color-3: #64703C;
--palette-color-4: #2C3A1C;
}Autumn Melon Waltz 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #C07029 | Chocolate | 35 RGB pts | 0.230 | 28° |
| #E1A562 | Sandy Brown | 27 RGB pts | 0.438 | 32° |
| #64703C | Dark Olive Green | 33 RGB pts | 0.146 | 74° |
| #2C3A1C | Ink | 67 RGB pts | 0.036 | 88° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #E1A562 on #2C3A1C | 5.64:1 | AA | AAA |
| #C07029 on #2C3A1C | 3.23:1 | fail | AA |
| #E1A562 on #64703C | 2.49:1 | fail | fail |
| #64703C on #2C3A1C | 2.27:1 | fail | fail |
| #C07029 on #E1A562 | 1.75:1 | fail | fail |
| #C07029 on #64703C | 1.42:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #E1A562 against #2C3A1C at 5.64:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #C07029 against #64703C at 1.42:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #2C3A1C (Ink, luminance 0.036) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #E1A562 (Sandy Brown, luminance 0.438) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 60° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a analogous palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #E1A562 on a #2C3A1C background, and reserve #C07029 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a balanced warm and cool balanced contrast color palette with orange, lime, green 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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