Autumn Maple is a vivid analogous color palette tagged autumn, vibrant, warm. The hues stay within 49° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Vermilion takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 22% to 52%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Amber (#FFBA08) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Rosewood (#6A040F) on #FFBA08 gives 7.5:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Vermilion (#DC2F02) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Carrot (#F48C06) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Rosewood on Amber at 7.5:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Autumn Maple
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#6A040F on #FFBA08 | Aa | 7.5:1 | AAA |
#6A040F on #F48C06 | Aa | 5.25:1 | AA |
#DC2F02 on #FFBA08 | Aa | 2.76:1 | Fail |
#6A040F on #DC2F02 | Aa | 2.72:1 | Fail |
#DC2F02 on #F48C06 | Aa | 1.93:1 | Fail |
#F48C06 on #FFBA08 | Aa | 1.43:1 | Fail |