Deep Autumn Forest Sketch
Deep Autumn Forest Sketch is a warm soft contrast palette built with orange, orange red, yellow, mint 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 #35645B for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #884C30 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #817D41 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #CB9437;
--palette-color-2: #884C30;
--palette-color-3: #817D41;
--palette-color-4: #35645B;
}Deep Autumn Forest Sketch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #CB9437 | Peru | 33 RGB pts | 0.342 | 38° |
| #884C30 | Sienna | 36 RGB pts | 0.106 | 19° |
| #817D41 | Olive Drab | 69 RGB pts | 0.197 | 56° |
| #35645B | Dark Slate Gray | 48 RGB pts | 0.106 | 169° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #CB9437 on #884C30 | 2.51:1 | fail | fail |
| #CB9437 on #35645B | 2.51:1 | fail | fail |
| #CB9437 on #817D41 | 1.58:1 | fail | fail |
| #884C30 on #817D41 | 1.58:1 | fail | fail |
| #817D41 on #35645B | 1.58:1 | fail | fail |
| #884C30 on #35645B | 1.00:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #CB9437 against #884C30 at 2.51:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #884C30 against #35645B at 1.00:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #884C30 (Sienna, luminance 0.106) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #CB9437 (Peru, luminance 0.342) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 149° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a broad multicolour palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #CB9437 on a #884C30 background, and reserve #884C30 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a warm soft contrast color palette with orange, orange red, yellow, mint 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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