Peony Warm Autumn Moment
Peony Warm Autumn Moment 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 #CC8D30 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #DDC18D or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #D7A75C for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #716114;
--palette-color-2: #DDC18D;
--palette-color-3: #D7A75C;
--palette-color-4: #CC8D30;
}Peony Warm Autumn Moment 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #716114 | Dark Olive Green | 64 RGB pts | 0.121 | 50° |
| #DDC18D | Burly Wood | 21 RGB pts | 0.554 | 39° |
| #D7A75C | Sandy Brown | 42 RGB pts | 0.429 | 37° |
| #CC8D30 | Peru | 31 RGB pts | 0.321 | 36° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #716114 on #DDC18D | 3.53:1 | fail | AA |
| #716114 on #D7A75C | 2.80:1 | fail | fail |
| #716114 on #CC8D30 | 2.17:1 | fail | fail |
| #DDC18D on #CC8D30 | 1.63:1 | fail | fail |
| #D7A75C on #CC8D30 | 1.29:1 | fail | fail |
| #DDC18D on #D7A75C | 1.26:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #716114 against #DDC18D at 3.53:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #DDC18D against #D7A75C at 1.26:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #716114 (Dark Olive Green, luminance 0.121) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #DDC18D (Burly Wood, luminance 0.554) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 14° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a near-monochrome palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #716114 on a #DDC18D background, and reserve #DDC18D 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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