Deep Autumn Fable Harmony
Deep Autumn Fable Harmony is a warm balanced contrast palette built with orange, mint, orange red 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 #864A2E for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #235249 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #DEBA72 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #D6B26A;
--palette-color-2: #235249;
--palette-color-3: #DEBA72;
--palette-color-4: #864A2E;
}Deep Autumn Fable Harmony 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #D6B26A | Dark Khaki | 37 RGB pts | 0.472 | 40° |
| #235249 | Dark Slate Gray | 21 RGB pts | 0.069 | 169° |
| #DEBA72 | Burly Wood | 37 RGB pts | 0.519 | 40° |
| #864A2E | Sienna | 40 RGB pts | 0.102 | 19° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #235249 on #DEBA72 | 4.79:1 | AA | AAA |
| #D6B26A on #235249 | 4.39:1 | fail | AA |
| #DEBA72 on #864A2E | 3.75:1 | fail | AA |
| #D6B26A on #864A2E | 3.44:1 | fail | AA |
| #235249 on #864A2E | 1.28:1 | fail | fail |
| #D6B26A on #DEBA72 | 1.09:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #235249 against #DEBA72 at 4.79:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #D6B26A against #DEBA72 at 1.09:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #235249 (Dark Slate Gray, luminance 0.069) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #DEBA72 (Burly Wood, luminance 0.519) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 149° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a broad multicolour palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #235249 on a #DEBA72 background, and reserve #D6B26A for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a warm balanced contrast color palette with orange, mint, orange red 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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