True Autumn Echo Flashback
True Autumn Echo Flashback is a warm soft contrast palette built with orange, orange red, lime 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 #C3732C for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #AF8867 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #526032 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #B76720;
--palette-color-2: #AF8867;
--palette-color-3: #526032;
--palette-color-4: #C3732C;
}True Autumn Echo Flashback 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #B76720 | Chocolate | 39 RGB pts | 0.199 | 28° |
| #AF8867 | Clay | 73 RGB pts | 0.277 | 28° |
| #526032 | Dark Olive Green | 23 RGB pts | 0.104 | 78° |
| #C3732C | Chocolate | 38 RGB pts | 0.240 | 28° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #AF8867 on #526032 | 2.12:1 | fail | fail |
| #526032 on #C3732C | 1.89:1 | fail | fail |
| #B76720 on #526032 | 1.62:1 | fail | fail |
| #B76720 on #AF8867 | 1.31:1 | fail | fail |
| #B76720 on #C3732C | 1.17:1 | fail | fail |
| #AF8867 on #C3732C | 1.13:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #AF8867 against #526032 at 2.12:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #AF8867 against #C3732C at 1.13:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #526032 (Dark Olive Green, luminance 0.104) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #AF8867 (Clay, luminance 0.277) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 51° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a analogous palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #AF8867 on a #526032 background, and reserve #AF8867 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a warm soft contrast color palette with orange, orange red, lime 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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