True Autumn Pulse Moment
True Autumn Pulse Moment 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 #AD8665 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #B1611A or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #596531 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #E3BD80;
--palette-color-2: #B1611A;
--palette-color-3: #596531;
--palette-color-4: #AD8665;
}True Autumn Pulse 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #E3BD80 | Burly Wood | 17 RGB pts | 0.543 | 37° |
| #B1611A | Chocolate | 50 RGB pts | 0.180 | 28° |
| #596531 | Dark Olive Green | 14 RGB pts | 0.117 | 74° |
| #AD8665 | Clay | 68 RGB pts | 0.269 | 28° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #E3BD80 on #596531 | 3.56:1 | fail | AA |
| #E3BD80 on #B1611A | 2.58:1 | fail | fail |
| #596531 on #AD8665 | 1.91:1 | fail | fail |
| #E3BD80 on #AD8665 | 1.86:1 | fail | fail |
| #B1611A on #AD8665 | 1.39:1 | fail | fail |
| #B1611A on #596531 | 1.38:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #E3BD80 against #596531 at 3.56:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #B1611A against #596531 at 1.38:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #596531 (Dark Olive Green, luminance 0.117) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #E3BD80 (Burly Wood, luminance 0.543) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 46° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a analogous palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #E3BD80 on a #596531 background, and reserve #B1611A 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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