Deep Autumn Glow Frost
Deep Autumn Glow Frost 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 #773B1F for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #14433A or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #CFAB63 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #C7A35B;
--palette-color-2: #14433A;
--palette-color-3: #CFAB63;
--palette-color-4: #773B1F;
}Deep Autumn Glow Frost 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #C7A35B | Dark Khaki | 51 RGB pts | 0.391 | 40° |
| #14433A | Dark Slate Gray | 58 RGB pts | 0.045 | 169° |
| #CFAB63 | Dark Khaki | 38 RGB pts | 0.433 | 40° |
| #773B1F | Saddle Brown | 40 RGB pts | 0.071 | 19° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #14433A on #CFAB63 | 5.10:1 | AA | AAA |
| #C7A35B on #14433A | 4.66:1 | AA | AAA |
| #CFAB63 on #773B1F | 3.98:1 | fail | AA |
| #C7A35B on #773B1F | 3.63:1 | fail | AA |
| #14433A on #773B1F | 1.28:1 | fail | fail |
| #C7A35B on #CFAB63 | 1.10:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #14433A against #CFAB63 at 5.10:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #C7A35B against #CFAB63 at 1.10:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #14433A (Dark Slate Gray, luminance 0.045) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #CFAB63 (Dark Khaki, luminance 0.433) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 149° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a broad multicolour palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #14433A on a #CFAB63 background, and reserve #C7A35B 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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