Warm Autumn Reef Lustre
Warm Autumn Reef Lustre 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 #D6973A for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #E7CB97 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #E1B166 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #E3C793;
--palette-color-2: #E7CB97;
--palette-color-3: #E1B166;
--palette-color-4: #D6973A;
}Warm Autumn Reef Lustre 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #E3C793 | Nude | 25 RGB pts | 0.593 | 39° |
| #E7CB97 | Nude | 31 RGB pts | 0.619 | 39° |
| #E1B166 | Sandy Brown | 39 RGB pts | 0.484 | 37° |
| #D6973A | Peru | 39 RGB pts | 0.367 | 36° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #E7CB97 on #D6973A | 1.60:1 | fail | fail |
| #E3C793 on #D6973A | 1.54:1 | fail | fail |
| #E1B166 on #D6973A | 1.28:1 | fail | fail |
| #E7CB97 on #E1B166 | 1.25:1 | fail | fail |
| #E3C793 on #E1B166 | 1.20:1 | fail | fail |
| #E3C793 on #E7CB97 | 1.04:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #E7CB97 against #D6973A at 1.60:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #E3C793 against #E7CB97 at 1.04:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #D6973A (Peru, luminance 0.367) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #E7CB97 (Nude, luminance 0.619) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 3° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a near-monochrome palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #E7CB97 on a #D6973A background, and reserve #E3C793 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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