Onyx Warm Autumn Lustre
Onyx Warm Autumn Lustre is a warm balanced contrast palette built with 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 #F9BA5D for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #FFEEBA or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #FFD489 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #9E8E41;
--palette-color-2: #FFEEBA;
--palette-color-3: #FFD489;
--palette-color-4: #F9BA5D;
}Onyx Warm Autumn Lustre 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9E8E41 | Peru | 69 RGB pts | 0.270 | 50° |
| #FFEEBA | Moccasin | 22 RGB pts | 0.860 | 45° |
| #FFD489 | Khaki | 42 RGB pts | 0.702 | 38° |
| #F9BA5D | Sandy Brown | 45 RGB pts | 0.560 | 36° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #9E8E41 on #FFEEBA | 2.84:1 | fail | fail |
| #9E8E41 on #FFD489 | 2.35:1 | fail | fail |
| #9E8E41 on #F9BA5D | 1.91:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFEEBA on #F9BA5D | 1.49:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFD489 on #F9BA5D | 1.23:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFEEBA on #FFD489 | 1.21:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #9E8E41 against #FFEEBA at 2.84:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #FFEEBA against #FFD489 at 1.21:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #9E8E41 (Peru, luminance 0.270) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #FFEEBA (Moccasin, luminance 0.860) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 14° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a near-monochrome palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #9E8E41 on a #FFEEBA background, and reserve #FFEEBA for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a warm balanced contrast color palette with 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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