Warm Autumn Frost Archive
Warm Autumn Frost Archive is a warm balanced contrast palette built with orange red, orange, yellow 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 #F9DDA9 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #D8993C or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #8D7D30 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #A15A26;
--palette-color-2: #D8993C;
--palette-color-3: #8D7D30;
--palette-color-4: #F9DDA9;
}Warm Autumn Frost Archive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #A15A26 | Sienna | 20 RGB pts | 0.150 | 25° |
| #D8993C | Peru | 43 RGB pts | 0.377 | 36° |
| #8D7D30 | Olive Drab | 63 RGB pts | 0.205 | 50° |
| #F9DDA9 | Navajo White | 11 RGB pts | 0.747 | 39° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #A15A26 on #F9DDA9 | 3.98:1 | fail | AA |
| #8D7D30 on #F9DDA9 | 3.12:1 | fail | AA |
| #A15A26 on #D8993C | 2.13:1 | fail | fail |
| #D8993C on #F9DDA9 | 1.87:1 | fail | fail |
| #D8993C on #8D7D30 | 1.67:1 | fail | fail |
| #A15A26 on #8D7D30 | 1.28:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #A15A26 against #F9DDA9 at 3.98:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #A15A26 against #8D7D30 at 1.28:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #A15A26 (Sienna, luminance 0.150) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #F9DDA9 (Navajo White, luminance 0.747) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 24° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a near-monochrome palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #A15A26 on a #F9DDA9 background, and reserve #A15A26 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a warm balanced contrast color palette with orange red, orange, yellow 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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