Autumn Winter Field
Autumn Winter Field is a warm balanced contrast palette built with orange red, orange, yellow 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 #F6DAA6 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #DD9E41 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #8E7E31 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #CB7331;
--palette-color-2: #DD9E41;
--palette-color-3: #8E7E31;
--palette-color-4: #F6DAA6;
}Autumn Winter Field 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #CB7331 | Chocolate | 40 RGB pts | 0.252 | 26° |
| #DD9E41 | Peru | 55 RGB pts | 0.402 | 36° |
| #8E7E31 | Olive Drab | 64 RGB pts | 0.209 | 50° |
| #F6DAA6 | Navajo White | 19 RGB pts | 0.725 | 39° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #8E7E31 on #F6DAA6 | 2.99:1 | fail | fail |
| #CB7331 on #F6DAA6 | 2.57:1 | fail | fail |
| #DD9E41 on #8E7E31 | 1.75:1 | fail | fail |
| #DD9E41 on #F6DAA6 | 1.71:1 | fail | fail |
| #CB7331 on #DD9E41 | 1.50:1 | fail | fail |
| #CB7331 on #8E7E31 | 1.17:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #8E7E31 against #F6DAA6 at 2.99:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #CB7331 against #8E7E31 at 1.17:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #8E7E31 (Olive Drab, luminance 0.209) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #F6DAA6 (Navajo White, luminance 0.725) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 24° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a near-monochrome palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #8E7E31 on a #F6DAA6 background, and reserve #CB7331 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a warm balanced contrast color palette with orange red, orange, yellow 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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