True Autumn Canyon Sketch
True Autumn Canyon Sketch is a warm balanced contrast palette built with orange, lime, 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 #BC9574 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #C07029 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #687440 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #F2CC8F;
--palette-color-2: #C07029;
--palette-color-3: #687440;
--palette-color-4: #BC9574;
}True Autumn Canyon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #F2CC8F | Nude | 43 RGB pts | 0.640 | 37° |
| #C07029 | Chocolate | 35 RGB pts | 0.230 | 28° |
| #687440 | Dark Olive Green | 44 RGB pts | 0.158 | 74° |
| #BC9574 | Rosy Brown | 48 RGB pts | 0.334 | 28° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #F2CC8F on #687440 | 3.32:1 | fail | AA |
| #F2CC8F on #C07029 | 2.47:1 | fail | fail |
| #687440 on #BC9574 | 1.85:1 | fail | fail |
| #F2CC8F on #BC9574 | 1.80:1 | fail | fail |
| #C07029 on #BC9574 | 1.38:1 | fail | fail |
| #C07029 on #687440 | 1.34:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #F2CC8F against #687440 at 3.32:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #C07029 against #687440 at 1.34:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #687440 (Dark Olive Green, luminance 0.158) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #F2CC8F (Nude, luminance 0.640) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 46° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a analogous palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #F2CC8F on a #687440 background, and reserve #C07029 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a warm balanced contrast color palette with orange, lime, 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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