Dark Autumn Horizon Dream
Dark Autumn Horizon Dream is a warm balanced contrast palette built with orange red, yellow, 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 #573A2B for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #6F6E36 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #E9C976 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #A65F2B;
--palette-color-2: #6F6E36;
--palette-color-3: #E9C976;
--palette-color-4: #573A2B;
}Dark Autumn Horizon Dream 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #A65F2B | Sienna | 28 RGB pts | 0.165 | 25° |
| #6F6E36 | Dark Olive Green | 39 RGB pts | 0.148 | 59° |
| #E9C976 | Burly Wood | 48 RGB pts | 0.604 | 43° |
| #573A2B | Charcoal | 81 RGB pts | 0.052 | 20° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #E9C976 on #573A2B | 6.40:1 | AA | AAA |
| #6F6E36 on #E9C976 | 3.30:1 | fail | AA |
| #A65F2B on #E9C976 | 3.05:1 | fail | AA |
| #A65F2B on #573A2B | 2.10:1 | fail | fail |
| #6F6E36 on #573A2B | 1.94:1 | fail | fail |
| #A65F2B on #6F6E36 | 1.08:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #E9C976 against #573A2B at 6.40:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #A65F2B against #6F6E36 at 1.08:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #573A2B (Charcoal, luminance 0.052) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #E9C976 (Burly Wood, luminance 0.604) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 38° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a analogous palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #E9C976 on a #573A2B background, and reserve #A65F2B for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a warm balanced contrast color palette with orange red, yellow, 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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