True Autumn Nimbus Mirage
True Autumn Nimbus Mirage is a warm soft contrast palette built with orange red, lime, 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 #E1914A for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #CDA685 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #707E50 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #C9A281;
--palette-color-2: #CDA685;
--palette-color-3: #707E50;
--palette-color-4: #E1914A;
}True Autumn Nimbus Mirage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #C9A281 | Sand | 34 RGB pts | 0.398 | 28° |
| #CDA685 | Sand | 30 RGB pts | 0.419 | 28° |
| #707E50 | Dim Gray | 61 RGB pts | 0.189 | 78° |
| #E1914A | Peru | 42 RGB pts | 0.368 | 28° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #CDA685 on #707E50 | 1.96:1 | fail | fail |
| #C9A281 on #707E50 | 1.87:1 | fail | fail |
| #707E50 on #E1914A | 1.74:1 | fail | fail |
| #CDA685 on #E1914A | 1.12:1 | fail | fail |
| #C9A281 on #E1914A | 1.07:1 | fail | fail |
| #C9A281 on #CDA685 | 1.05:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #CDA685 against #707E50 at 1.96:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #C9A281 against #CDA685 at 1.05:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #707E50 (Dim Gray, luminance 0.189) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #CDA685 (Sand, luminance 0.419) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 51° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a analogous palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #CDA685 on a #707E50 background, and reserve #C9A281 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a warm soft contrast color palette with orange red, lime, 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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