Warm Autumn Petal Sketch
Warm Autumn Petal Sketch is a warm soft contrast palette built with 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 #DB9C3F for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #ECD09C or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #E6B66B for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #DEAE63;
--palette-color-2: #ECD09C;
--palette-color-3: #E6B66B;
--palette-color-4: #DB9C3F;
}Warm Autumn Petal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #DEAE63 | Sandy Brown | 37 RGB pts | 0.467 | 37° |
| #ECD09C | Nude | 42 RGB pts | 0.653 | 39° |
| #E6B66B | Sandy Brown | 45 RGB pts | 0.513 | 37° |
| #DB9C3F | Peru | 50 RGB pts | 0.392 | 36° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #ECD09C on #DB9C3F | 1.59:1 | fail | fail |
| #DEAE63 on #ECD09C | 1.36:1 | fail | fail |
| #E6B66B on #DB9C3F | 1.27:1 | fail | fail |
| #ECD09C on #E6B66B | 1.25:1 | fail | fail |
| #DEAE63 on #DB9C3F | 1.17:1 | fail | fail |
| #DEAE63 on #E6B66B | 1.09:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #ECD09C against #DB9C3F at 1.59:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #DEAE63 against #E6B66B at 1.09:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #DB9C3F (Peru, luminance 0.392) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #ECD09C (Nude, luminance 0.653) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 3° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a near-monochrome palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #ECD09C on a #DB9C3F background, and reserve #DEAE63 for borders, icons or accents.
FAQ
It is a warm soft contrast color palette with 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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