Warm Autumn River Sketch
Warm Autumn River 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 #F4B558 for soft sections, cards, or open space.
Use #FFE9B5 or a deeper nearby shade for readable type.
Use #FFCF84 for buttons, labels, icons, or small highlights.
CSS variables
:root {
--palette-color-1: #FFE5B1;
--palette-color-2: #FFE9B5;
--palette-color-3: #FFCF84;
--palette-color-4: #F4B558;
}Warm Autumn River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #FFE5B1 | Moccasin | 7 RGB pts | 0.805 | 40° |
| #FFE9B5 | Moccasin | 10 RGB pts | 0.829 | 42° |
| #FFCF84 | Khaki | 53 RGB pts | 0.676 | 37° |
| #F4B558 | Sandy Brown | 37 RGB pts | 0.530 | 36° |
Contrast ratios (WCAG 2.1)
| Colour pair | Ratio | Body text | Large text |
|---|---|---|---|
| #FFE9B5 on #F4B558 | 1.52:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFE5B1 on #F4B558 | 1.47:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFCF84 on #F4B558 | 1.25:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFE9B5 on #FFCF84 | 1.21:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFE5B1 on #FFCF84 | 1.18:1 | fail | fail |
| #FFE5B1 on #FFE9B5 | 1.03:1 | fail | fail |
What this means in practice
- Highest contrast: #FFE9B5 against #F4B558 at 1.52:1 — the safest pair here for body copy.
- Lowest contrast: #FFE5B1 against #FFE9B5 at 1.03:1 — decorative use only, it does not meet WCAG AA for text.
- Darkest colour: #F4B558 (Sandy Brown, luminance 0.530) — the natural choice for headings.
- Lightest colour: #FFE9B5 (Moccasin, luminance 0.829) — best used for backgrounds.
- Hue spread: 6° across 4 of 4 colours, which makes this a near-monochrome palette.
- Text recommendation: set type in #FFE9B5 on a #F4B558 background, and reserve #FFE5B1 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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